A media organisation based in Uyo has an opportunity for paid internship for young university graduates who desire for a career in journalism. Requirements: Must have basic news writing skills, completed his/her NYSC programme, and resident in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Interested applicants should send their CV, a letter of application to ubongabasi@gmail.com, including a […]
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, the media has expectedly remained one of the major channels to reach the people, share accurate information, find out what people need to know and report about the impact on the society. This crucial role becomes more important considering that COVID19 is not only a pandemic, but the kind
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How To Activate The Genius In You, by Daniel Adebayo highlights reasons why many graduates have not been able to use their acquired skills to enhance their personal lives. It also focuses on: How entrepreneurship education is key to personal and national development. The causes and cure for mass failures in school examinations and what
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The International Press Centre (IPC) had condemned the harassment and unlawful detention of journalists by men of the Nigerian Police Force in Warri, Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, IPC said a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists states that Matthew Omonigho (Daily Post Newspaper), Edeki Igafe (News Agency of Nigeria), Christopher
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ADESOLA IKULAJOLU reports on a session by a business expert, Dr Dipo Awojide popularly known as Ogbeni Dipo on starting a small business. Having a business idea might seems easy. In fact, several people have ideas on how to own their own business, either small scale or large. But the problem is how to start,
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Justina Asishana writes on major points from the Online Media Conference by School of Media and Communications (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University. Media audience needs new concepts and innovations that will keep them abreast of what is happening globally as they are tired of the old way journalism is practised. This was one of the key assertions by Publisher
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The Executive Director of the Media Career Development Network, Mr Lekan Otufodurin has urged journalists to maximise existing and possible new model opportunities in journalism. He gave the advice while speaking at an online conference organized by the Digital Literacy Advocacy Club and the Centre for Information Technology and Development through Zoom on Saturday. While
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The Journalism and Media Lab( jamlab) has invited journalists to submit proposals for grants of up to ZAR-20,000 for in-depth reporting on journalism, media innovations and innovators in Africa. Applicants are to concentrate on the following areas as a guide: Case studies based on real-world examples that inspire, warn or make you think differently about
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New editorial managers are taking over at The Guardian Newspaper this week following appointments over the weekend by the management. The Editor-In-Chief/ COO, Debo Adesina last Friday proceeded on three months exit leave, while some other top editors including the Acting Daily Editor, Dr Paul Onomuakpopo, Saturday Editor, Ms Nike Sotade and Associate Editor, Julius
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Lekan Otufodunrin, former Managing Editor, The Nation recalls a memorable encounter with an outstanding young journalist (name withheld) That afternoon, I walked into the office she shared with some colleagues to congratulate her for winning a coveted international journalism award. She was by every consideration very young in the profession and probably would not have
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