In the heart of Borno State, Nigeria, a devastating flood swept away homes, livelihoods, and hopes. Due to the impact of the chaos, a young mother, Amina clutched her children, watching as their world disappeared. The trauma etched on her face mirrored the anguish of countless others. As the waters receded, the true extent […]
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Integrity is very important for every individual. To maintain integrity, you have to deny yourself certain things. Integrity is staying on what is right/or what you know to be right depending on the situation you are in. Protecting the legacy of integrity is the duty of all and is not limited to some individuals. Integrity
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Behind the headlines and breaking news, a hidden crisis looms in newsrooms worldwide: the growing mental health struggles of journalists. This was the experience of Umar Audu, an investigative journalist for Daily Nigeria, who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for three months after an investigation in Kaduna during the early stage of his career.
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Nigeria Country Director, Isa Sanusi has advised media student interns on the importance of focusing on professional growth and development rather than solely chasing financial gain. He gave the advice during an interview after the recent courtesy call to the office of Human Rights Journalists Network (HRJN) along with Governance Project Manager at Amnesty International UK,
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Media Training and scholarship opportunities Here are a few media training and scholarship opportunities for journalists to take advantage of this week. Media Career Development Network is always available to assist journalists who reach out for support in achieving their career goals wherever possible. Disinformation Summit (Virtual) Journalists, fact-checkers, researchers, students, activists and others
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A Senior Lecturer of the Yaba College of Technology, Mrs Olorunyomi Omolara has been appointed as the new head of the Department of Mass Communication of the institution. Her appointment for three years, with effect from August 30, 2024, following the election by the department, was announced in a statement by the Acting Registrar, Dr
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Female journalists in Nigeria have been urged to take charge of their careers and overcome limitations hindering their growth. This call to action was made on Thursday, September 12 at a virtual workshop on “Overcoming career growth limitations” in commemoration of the third anniversary of Step-Up for Women in Journalism Initiative (SWIJ). The event brought
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County Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi has urged media Interns to prioritize competence, diligence and excellence over the pursuit of intense desire for chasing money during their early days in the media profession. Mr Sanusi gave the advise during an interview after a courtesy visit by his organisation to the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria
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The Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Mr Issa Sanusi, has advised journalists to be security cautious while doing investigative reports. Sanusi gave the advice on Tuesday during a courtesy call by his organisation to the office of the Human Rights Journalists Network (HRJN), Lagos. He was answering questions from interns of the Media Career
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As my second semester drew to a close, I found myself at a crossroad, filled with anxiety about my upcoming internship. It wasn’t just about securing a spot, it was about finding a place that offered genuine mentoring, sincere coaching, and frequent training to truly prepare me for my media career. In my search for
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