Lekan Otufodunrin

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Media Career Q&A: Difference between Journalism and Content Creation?

A caller recently asked me what’s the difference between Journalism and Content Creation. The answer is in a recent lecture I delivered on bridging the gap between journalism and content creation. Below is an excerpt from the lecture and some additional thoughts. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, journalism is “… the collection, preparation, and distribution […]

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EDITORIAL: Honour well deserved

Dataphyte, a media research and data analytics organisation on June 5, 2024, launched its  Innovation Hub and the Dapo Olorunyomi Theatre (DOT) in Abuja. The state-of-the-art theatre named after Olorunyomi, renowned journalist and founder of Premium Times and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) according to Dataphyte will be an arena for policy dialogue,

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Olagunju is new US Mission in Nigeria Press, Media Coordinator

Ifeoluwa Shekinah Olagunju is the new Press and Media Coordinator for the US Mission in Nigeria. She will be responsible for monitoring Nigeria media and advising the Consulate General Leadership on media coverage of US foreign policy and other things. Olagunju announced her appointment through a post on her LinkedIn account on Tuesday. “It’s an

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Need for more balanced reportage about AI by media in Nigeria

A brief overview of reports about artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigerian newspapers reveals a sense of optimism and highlights the numerous capabilities AI offers in solving various national issues. From the economy to agriculture, and security to education, headlines frequently emphasize how AI can address inherent problems or revolutionize entire sectors.   Aside from expert

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London School of Economics appoints Jideonwo Creative-in-Residence

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has announced popular Nigerian media professional and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo as Creative-in-Residence. Jideonwo’s appointment which takes effect in September 2024 was in recognition of his work in building media brands and platforms across Africa. According to the school, the appointment

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Editorial: Ensuring best practices in use of AI

On 27th May, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development facilitated a Journalism, Digital Technology, and AI dialogue that provided the opportunity for the needed conversation on the disruption by Artificial Intelligence in the media and digital communication space. The dialogue that attracted stakeholders from various sectors including  Technology, Governance, Business, Media, and Civil Society

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