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‘What journalists should know about successful book writing and publishing’

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  Olukorede S. Yishau is an award-winning journalist, novelist and short-story writer. His first novel, In the Name of Our Father, has been a subject of thesis by students in Nigerian universities. It was published by Parrésia Publishers Limited in 2018 and described by two-time Booker finalist Chigozie Obioma as a ‘work of deceptive simplicity’. […]

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Can journalists save journalism?

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In his keynote address at the just concluded Investigative Reporters and Editors IRE20 Virtual conference, acclaimed American investigative journalist, Ronan Farrow among other thought-provoking statements said: “The only people who can save journalism are journalists.” Farrow is author of the best-selling “Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators.” His 2019 book

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Media Programmes THISWEEK (September 28 – October 3, 2020)

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Media Programmes and activities scheduled to hold this week include international conferences,  deadlines,  book release among others between Monday, September 28-Saturday, October 3, 2020). The programmes compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga are listed below with details: MONDAY, September 28, 2020 #WorldNewsDay World Editors Forum will hold a virtual event to celebrate  WorldNewsDay, today. Journalists will show

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‘How journalists, media can effectively maximize data-reporting platforms, skills’

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  Joshua Olufemi, founder of Dataphyte and former Director of Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) is a media management executive with experience in investigative journalism, open data advocacy, civic innovation, and media development in Nigeria.   In this interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, Olufemi shares his journey into media innovation and development work, opportunities for

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How and what to report about water

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  Freelance journalist and editor, Kehinde Ogunyale @Prof_KennyJames participated in recent online training on Water resources by @SurgeXMedia @SurgeAfricaOrg He shares highlights of the insightful session.   SurgeXMedia is an initiative of @SurgeAfricaOrg that bridges the gap between community impact and climate news to amplify the widespread of climate data in Africa. The session was

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Vacancy: Provost for Nigerian Institute of Journalism

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The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), a frontline Mass Media Monotechnic invites applications from solidly qualified persons to occupy the position of: Qualifications *A Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in Mass Communication or allied discipline and a minimum of 12 years experience at tertiary education level and or professional practice in the media industry *A Master’s Degree

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‘How journalists can thrive in the new media world’

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  Damilare Famuyiwa, Content expert last Saturday held a media training on Thriving as a journalist in the world of new media. The former reporter with The Nation, Thenet.ng, Nairametrics, Pulse Nigeria and Max Mag shares the major highlights of his presentation during the training held on WhatsApp.   We started the training by explaining

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