Geneva-based Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) said on Thursday that 156 media workers were killed in 2016 in 33 countries. According to the PEC, the figure is the highest in 10 years and an increase of 15 per cent compared to 2015. The figure included the nine Russian journalists killed in a plane crash in the […]
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Nine African Writers who have published book-length fiction have been named on the longlist for the 2016 Eitisalat Prize for Literature. The listed books include; Mr. and Mrs. Doctor by Julie Iromuanya (Coffee House Press, USA), The Yearning by Mohale Mashigo (PanMacmillan, South Africa), Piggy Boy’s Blues by Nakhane Toure (Blackbird Books
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Twenty-nine journalists have bagged life cover insurance worth N14.5million under the support of the National Association of Insurance and Pension Correspondents, NAIPCO, to boost their welfare. The cover which was provided by FBNInsurance Limited is said to be one of NAIPCO’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability drive. Managing Director of FBNInsurance Limited, Val Ojumah,
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By Ajibola Amzat Barely two hours in the New Year, has Vanguard newspaper tweeted: “President Buhari’s new year message to Nigerians.” And just about the same time, The Punch followed suit: “Buhari Receives Boko Haram flag from Army.” The tweets by the two Nigerian newspapers illustrate the struggle for stronger presence on social media by
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Abiodun Williams, a photo journalist with The Nation recently bagged the Photojournalist of the Year award at the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA). In this interview with Rhoda Olorunfemi, Williams who has worked in various media houses for about 30 years speaks on his experiences on the job and other issues. What was your
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Abiodun Williams, a photo journalist with The Nation recently bagged the Photojournalist of the Year award at the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA). In this interview with Rhoda Olorunfemi, Williams who has worked in various media houses for about 30 years speaks on his experiences on the job and other issues. What was your
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Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF), a partner of TheCable online newspaper, has vacancy for the following positions under its Policy Radar Initiative (PRIN) project team. HEAD, INVESTIGATIONS Location: Lagos or Abuja. Tenure: Renewable three-year contract. Duties: The ideal candidate will lead a team of vibrant investigative journalists and help the Cable Foundation deliver on its
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By Lekan Otufodunrin Entries for media awards are supposed to be the best publications and productions in the print, broadcast and online media by journalists. The awards are meant to reward excellence in various categories. It is not expected that journalists who qualify for the awards will submit substantial entries. However, if the observation of
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One of the main categories in www.mediacareerng.org is RESOURCES. The section is meant for useful ideas, advice and tools for journalists. Below are some of the most-read articles in the category in 2016 which every journalist and media career professional will find helpful for their career. http://www.mediacareerng.org/2016/04/08/are-you-earning-what-youre-really-worth-in-journalism/ http://www.mediacareerng.org/2016/04/20/four-things-journalists-should-do-better/ http://www.mediacareerng.org/2016/07/13/5-social-media-use-tips-for-journalists/ http://www.mediacareerng.org/2016/02/24/ojo-10-months-3-international-journalism-opportunities/ http://www.mediacareerng.org/2016/05/06/social-media-reality-checks-for-journalists-1/ http://www.mediacareerng.org/2016/08/25/30-must-do-entrepreneurship-guide-for-journalists/ http://www.mediacareerng.org/2016/11/06/3-lessons-from-3-award-winning-journalists/ http://www.mediacareerng.org/2016/11/24/media-qa-nij-certificate/
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Insight Publicis has appointed Feyisola Olubodun as its first non-founder Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer in decades. In a statement issued by founder and chairman of the board of trustees, Biodun Shobanjo, Olubodun’s immense contribution and feat of leading the business to rapid growth prior to his current position, first as strategy and planning director and
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