Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- PREMIUM TIMES investigative journalists Oladeinde Olawoyin and Folashade Ogunrinde stood out on Wednesday at the 2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award for their investigation into lead poisoning linked to battery recycling in Nigeria.

The journalists, who emerged as first runners-up, were recognised at the awards gala held on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya, during the 2026 African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC).

The award, organised by the Wits Centre for Journalism and supported by Absa Africa, recognises outstanding investigative journalism across the continent, particularly reporting that exposes wrongdoing, promotes accountability and serves the public interest.

The recognition marks a...