Lekan Otufodunrin

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reporters

Vacancies: Business, Oil and Gas reporters, others

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has vacancies for Business reporters, Oil and gas reporters, Social media  strategists and Data Analysts  Preferred Qualifications and Skills:  The ideal candidate must possess specialised skill and experience in the relevant field:  Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Law,  Politics, Web Journalism, Statistics or Computer Science. Data Analysts must

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infertility

Journalists trained on reporting infertility

The First Merck Health Media Training, organized by Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has been held in Nairobi, Kenya, The training was attended by over 200 journalists representing multimedia, print and online media from 17 African countries. According to Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck

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fellowship

Media fellowsihip for video journalists, cinematorgraphers

Blessing Oladunjoye The CcHub has called on video-journalists and cinematographer who believe in the power of stories disrupting the Media Industry to be part of its 3-months intensive media fellowship programme. According to the technology centre, the fellowship would provide opportunity to gain insight into indigenous media industry’s issues and participants stand to receive guidance

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abiri

Coalition calls for release of journalist detained by the DSS

The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom has called on the Federal Government to order the immediate release of Mr Jones Abiri, publisher of the Weekly Source newspaper in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Abiri was arrested by agents of the Department of State Security (DSS) on July 21, 2016 and has been detained without charge since then.

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journalism

IPI conference: 18 ways to ensure good journalism

Lekan Otufodunrin who attended the 2018 International Press Institute World Congress in Abuja from June 21-23, 2018 shares 18 key points on how to ensure good journalism   Under the theme “Why Good Journalism Matters”, the World Congress was meant to affirm the indispensable role of quality media in building strong societies, showcasing investigative stories

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news

Africa.com acquires iAfrica.com to increase news coverage

Top media holding company, Africa.com has completed its acquisition of iAfrica.com, South Africa’s oldest news portal from South African media giant, Primedia (Pty) Ltd and telecoms powerhouse, MTN (Pty) Ltd.  The terms of the agreement according to a press statement by the African Media Agency were not disclosed.  Founded in late 1990s, iAfrica is said

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Akogun

Akogun promoted UNILORIN’s Director of Corporate Affairs

The Deputy Director of Information, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Mr. Kunle Ibrahim Akogun has been promoted as the new Director of Corporate Affairs of the institution. Akogun, a graduate of Mass Communication from University of Lagos was  former Group News Editor, National Assembly Editor and Editorial Board member of THISDAY Newspaper. He joined  the services of

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