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Experts harp on mentorship, courage for entrepreneurs to thrive

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Mentorship and courage are non-negotiable requirements for entrepreneurs who want to thrive and build sustainable businesses in Nigeria, experts have said. The experts spoke during the launch of Courage to Succeed, a new book that profiles 14 Nigerian founders who built thriving businesses despite major economic and operational challenges. The book, authored by Yinka Padonu, […]

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Oloyede calls for more practical training for media Students

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Veteran broadcaster Mrs. Bimbo Oloyede has called for enhanced practical training for mass communication students through engagement with experienced media professionals. She made the call on September 1, 2026, in Lagos at the launch of her book titled ‘’ Communication and Media in Nigeria: Celebrating her contribution to Five Decades of Theory, Practice and Transformation,

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My reflections on interacting with the media – Obasanjo

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Getting former President Olusegun Obasanjo to write the foreword to her book marking her fifty years in the media is a big deal, which veteran broadcaster and communication specialist, Mrs Bimbo Oloyede, should be proud of. It is, however, a gamble, as Chief Obasanjo noted in the foreword for the book, launched in Lagos last

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50 years in the media: Oloyede’s legacy for next generation

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LAGOS — Fifty years in the media industry is more than a milestone; it is a testament to consistency, commitment and excellence. For veteran broadcaster Ms. Bimbo Oloyede, the celebration of five decades in the profession has become an opportunity not only to reflect on a remarkable career, but also to challenge the younger generation

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Controversy as a cheap marketing tool

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Nonso Ofili writes on the anatomy of a clout cycle in marketing and public relations “…because good news can wait; but when you have bad news, awake me immediately, for then there’s not a moment to be lost.” –Napoleon Bonaparte Sometimes it starts with a leaked voice note. Other times, it is two

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Broadcasting: Keep Learning, Keep Improving, Keep It Professional – Oloyede

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Veteran broadcaster and author Bimbo Oloyede recently spoke on ARISE News about her 50 years in media. The conversation touched on many issues including how women were once boxed into certain roles on air, how far the technology has come, and what she still thinks matters most for anyone trying to build a real career

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‘What to know about online news publishing’

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The Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo who died recently granted an interview to Yes International Magazine three years ago on how to excel in online news publishing. Our intern, Obianuju Nwabueze Obianuju transcribed the interview for your reading in his memory. How often should a website post stories? Oladipo: Around the clock as

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The Eagle Online Publisher dies at 56

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Accomplished journalist, digital media pioneer, and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo is dead. Oladipo, former President of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56. Friends and close associates revealed that he had been at work earlier in the day at

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NAN appoints first female Editor-In-Chief

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has appointed its first female Editor-in-Chief, Mrs Hadiza Aliyu. Before her appointment recently, Mrs Aliyu was Director of Marketing of the agency. She was at different times, the Head of Control Desk, Entertainment Desk, Science and Technology Desk, as well as the Head of Health and Gender Desk in

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AI, Platform Accountability and the Future of Journalism

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Opening remarks by the CEO of Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Mr Dapo Olorunyomi at the AI, Platform Accountability and the Future of Journalism: Building a Fair and Inclusive Content Economy workshop for newsroom leaders. There is a story about how the information of the world economy was built. We understand that story

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