Media Career Development Network

NTA: New dawn, high expectations

In this EDITORIAL, we noted that the new management must justify the confidence reposed in them by restoring the station’s pride of place through professionalism, creativity, and adherence to modern broadcasting standards. Undoubtedly, the new Director-General and Executive Directors appointed for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) are thoroughbred professionals in every respect. The Rotimi Pedro-led […]

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Story ideation AI app for journalists

Chronycles -StorySpark AI, an app designed to help journalists brainstorm creative story ideas using different kinds of inspiration, is now available for use. Available in English and French, the app is the brainchild of Investigative journalist Kunle Adebajo. He explained that the app was inspired by the concept of story ideation techniques at journalism workshops,

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AI in Journalism Practice workshop holds in Minna

The Media Mentors Network (MMN) has invited journalists, media professionals, bloggers, and journalism students in Niger State to a 2-Day Practical Workshop on “The Role of AI in Journalism Practice.” This workshop, according to the organisers will equip participants with practical, beginner-friendly AI skills to make their reporting faster, smarter, and more impactful. “In today’s

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CJID inaugurates AI Collective CSO/Media Advocacy group

Last week, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) inducted 33 civil society organisations and media organisations into the Nigeria AI Collective CSO/Media Advocacy Group Over the next six months, this initial batch of partners will design and implement projects to drive the responsible and ethical adoption of AI in Nigeria. This aligns with

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‘How to maximise freelance opportunities’

Students and young journalists have been urged to maximise freelance opportunities to enhance their media careers. Journalist and communication specialist, Festus Iyorah, made the call during a two-day training and mentorship programme organised by the Media Career Development Network on the theme: Independent Journalism Opportunities in a Digital World. The workshop, held on August 12th

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Well-Deserved Fellowship

In this editorial, we note that the honorary fellowship for two distinguished journalists  affirms that excellence in journalism is appreciated not only within newsrooms, but also in the intellectual and literary world The honorary fellowship of the Nigeria Academy of Letters (NAL) recently awarded to Saturday Editor, Tribune Newspaper, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, and former Sunday

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How AI helps journalists find publications to pitch

How can freelance journalists easily find publications they can pitch their stories to globally from their local base?  Artificial Intelligence tools and platforms can help according to Journalist and Communication specialist, Festus Iyorah.  He shared some guidelines on how AI can help journalists seeking who to write for and get paid at a virtual training

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‘How to run a profitable media organization in Nigeria’

Programme Director at Daily Trust Media Foundation, Dr Theophilus Abbah, writes on the key points from the recent conference on Future-proofing Journalism in Nigeria, organised by the Daily Trust Foundation—the non-profit arm of Media Trust Group and the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). In the report, he highlights the following key points: Publication must carve

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