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How to get COVID-19 fund for journalists, media

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Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic globally, some organisations have been offering financial support for journalists and media organisations interested in covering the situation in various communities worldwide. The fund is particularly helpful for freelance journalists, community-based media and start-ups in need of funds to provide wider coverage beyond what the traditional media […]

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New Editor-In-Chief for NAN

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Mr Ephraims Sheyin has been appointed as the  Editor-in-Chief of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). A graduate of Standford University and Ahamdu Bello University, Zaria, Sheyin started his journalism career on Dec. 11, 1989, as a Reporter with NAN. He moved through the ranks as Correspondent, Senior Correspondent, Principal Correspondent, Assistant Chief Correspondent, Chief Correspondent,

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COVID-19 angles for beats journalists cover apart from health

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With the widespread disruption of social and economic activities by COVID-19, daily coverage of beats by journalists have been hindered in various ways. Sporting activities have been suspended, companies and organisations have scaled-down operations, scheduled events and programmes have been suspended among other areas covered by media organisations. In the absence of regular happenings for

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Advice for journalists covering COVID -19 directly

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A night ago, a reporter of Television Continental (TVC) covering the daily briefing of the Lagos State Commissioner for Health started her report saying something like “people don’t like hearing bad news, but everyday journalists here are told of sad developments about Coronavirus (COVID-19)” Her concern is understandable as having to directly report ‘bad’ news

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Media career enhancing NGOs journalists should know

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For journalists seeking resources and programmes to enhance their career, below are some media Non-Governmental Organisations to link up with. Media Career Development Network (MCDN) Nigeria Office: 14 Fadare Street, (End of Kayode Street,) Besides Normal Children’s School, off Ijaye Road, Ogba Lagos Telephone: +2348023000621, +2348050498530 Email: info@mediacareerng.org Twitter: @mediacareerngr Website: www.mediacareerng.org International Press Centre (IPC) The International

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Oloja resumes as The Guardian EIC, promises to improve brand equity

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Former Daily Editor of The Guardian Newspapers on Monday, March 23 resumed as the new Editor-In-Chief of the paper following new appointments by the board of the company with a promise to enhance the brand equity of the publication. Mr Alabi Williams, former Editor of the Sunday paper is now the new Daily Editor, while

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