He has seen both the practical and theoretical aspects of mass media in his almost four decades in the profession. With practical journalism experience in Nigeria and in Europe before returning to the classroom to impart his experience and knowledge, Dr Kola Adesina is currently the head of the department of awards winning mass communication […]
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Writer and Life Coach, Jewel Onyeneke reports on the review and tips for improved investigative reporting of COVID-19 during a recent webinar by the Global Investigative Journalists Network (GIJN) Following the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been various training to assess and improve on the reporting of the disease and impact globally. A webinar
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If you are among journalists who have just been displaced (sacked, sent on forced leave or stand the chance of being laid off soon) below are some crucial points to consider and act on recommended by Lekan Otufodunrin, media career development specialist. 1, This is not the time to lose your job There is
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Many journalists and other staff of media houses in the country have lost their jobs or sent on forced leave as part of measures to cope with the impact of COVID-19 and other challenges being faced by the industry. Some have opted to pay their staff a percentage of normal monthly salaries, while others have
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A list of 25 Most Powerful Women in the media in Nigeria – particularly journalism has been released by organisers of the annual Women in Journalism Africa conference. The list which has Managing Director of ARISE TV Ijeoma Nwogwugwu as No 1, according to WiJAfrica, is based on four criteria: the size and effectiveness of
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Vacancies exist for the following position in a Lagos based media organisation: Content Strategist Content Editor The suitable application should be talented and have relevant experience. Applications should be sent to jobapplicationofficial2020@gmail.com
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A vacancy exists for the position of Communication Manager at Stand to End Rape Initiative, a registered, youth-led not-for-profit organization advocating against gender-based violence and providing medical, legal, and psychological support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. Responsibilities Develop and implement the overarching innovative communication framework for the organization. Develop and implement online
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What role can the media play in curbing misinformation and disinformation on COVID-19? This was the question addressed during a recent tweet chat by CLEEN Foundation as part of its Public Safety and Security Tweet chat series. The panellists were Director of International Press Centre, Lagos, Lanre Arogundade, Lead Presenter/Producer BBC Media, Affi Bassey and
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To commemorate the 2020 Press Freedom Day, Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (@ptcij) held a tweet chat to highlight the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Media Industry. The panellists were CEO of Women Radio, Toun Okewale Sonaiya (@tounokewale) and Executive Director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) Dayo Aiyetan (@dayoaiyetan), Full
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To mark the 56th birthday of journalist and media career development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin, a tweet chat was held on Media and Post COVID-19 realities. The chat moderated by Executive Director of CEEHOPE, Ms Betty Abbah had Editor-In-Chief of Opera News, Bayo Olupohunda, General Manager, MEGA 89.1FM, Ejiro Umukoro and Otufodunrin as speakers. Full text
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