Lekan Otufodunrin, Author at Media Career Services

COVID-19: Lay off, salary slash, forced leave in PUNCH, Nigeria Info, TVC, others

Hard times are here for the Nigeria media as managements of some organisations have announced measures to remain in business due to the effect of COVID-19 on the industry. The measure includes lay off of staff, leave without pay, salary slash and shut down of some services. Already The PunchNewspaper, Television Continental (TVC), AIM Group […]

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What aspiring broadcast journalists should know

‘How speech defect almost stopped my broadcast career’

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Abimbola Otusanya of FAAJI 106.5FM, Lagos recalls her ten-year broadcast journalism journey which almost did not start due to a speech defect she was said to have had. I became an undergraduate of the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, at the University of Ilorin by mistake. That was 1997, four whole years after secondary school;

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Flashback: Two students who dared to win award for working journalists

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In 2009, two students of the Lagos State Polytechnic on industrial attachment entered for the main category of the Young Journalist Award, not the one for students and they won. Below is the citation for Tosin Makinde and Nike Ashogbon (now Fagbemi ) joint winners of the Young Journalist of the Year Award 2009 organised

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WPFD: NGE demands special protection for journalists covering COVID-19

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Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has demanded special protection for journalists covering COVID-19 issues in the country. The call was contained in a statement to mark the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) signed by the President,Mustapha Isa and Social and Publicity Secretary, Ken Ugbechie. The full text is reproduced below. On the occasion of this

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WPFD: IPC calls for enabling environment for media practice

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The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos has called for an enabling environment and measures for the safety and independence of journalism and media practitioners in Nigeria. IPC made the call in a statement by its Executive Director, Mr Lanre Arogundade, to mark the 2020 World Press Freedom Day. Full text of the statement is reproduced

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WPFD: We salute Nigerian journalists – NUJ

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Nigerian journalists have been commended for their courage and professionalism in the performance of their duties. President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo gave the commendation in a press statement to mark the World Press Freedom Day for 2020. Full text of the statement is reproduced below: Every year, 3 May is

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Gender Audit: Few women at the top in Nigeria media

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Only very few women hold top management and leadership positions in the Nigeria media. The positions remain largely male-dominated with no sign that the theme of the 2020 International Women’s Day “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights” #Eachforrequal will be achieved soon in the sector. An excerpt from the full report of the Gender audit of

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Flashback: Soyombo’s award-winning history

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Freelance editor and investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo who is one of the three finalists for the International Journalist of the Year 2020 award by the One World Media has a track record of outstanding performance back in his days as a student journalist. He was the winner of the 2009 Student category of the Nigeria

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Tips for participating in virtual meetings/webinars

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Following the lockdown and restriction of movement to curb the spread of coronavirus, virtual meetings/webinars have become an alternative for physical meetings and training sessions. Kehinde Adegboyega offers tips on how to prepare to participate and maximize online sessions. Set up your calendar and reminder. It’s very easy to forget that you have a webinar

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