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Online publishing can liberate Nigerian journalists – Umunna

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Isaac Umunna, Publisher of three online newspapers, News Express Nigeria (www.newsexpressngr.com), Daily Sports (www.dailysportsng.com) and Economy Watch in this interview with Adeyinka Akintunde speaks on his experience as an online newspapers his experience so far and the future of the media industry. How did you start the business of online publishing, seeing that you were with […]

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One journalist, too many awards, whose fault ?

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By Lekan Otufodunrin Each time I get a mail from him, I can’t but notice the long list of some of the media awards he has won under his name. If it was one or two, one could miss it, but not when it is ten, in various categories over the years. Take a look

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Why Abati, others should stop violating newspapers copyrights

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Is it right for websites like the one published by former Presidential media adviser, Reuben Abati, to reproduce content from print newspapers without their permission or without re-writing them ? Simon Ateba, Publisher of Simonatebanews.com says No and warns of the consequence in a facebook post. Reuben Abati, the former presidential spokesman, copies the

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Azzez of New Telegraph wins 2017 Most Outstanding ICT Editor award

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Azzez Olakunle Yinus of New Telegraph has been adjudged as the Most Outstanding ICT Editor of the Year 2017 at this year’s edition of the African Digital Awards (ADA) . ADA is a Pan-African awards that recognises outstanding contributions to the development of ICT industry. Azzez won the award based on a report of an independent

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How Buhari thoroughly edits every document given to him- Garba Shehu

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Though President Muhammadu Buhari is not a trained editor, his Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu says his boss thoroughly edits every official document given to him like a professional. In a statement on Sunday to debunk a newspaper report that a cabal was manipulating President Buhari, Shehu said “I can testify to how

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How to improve reporting of corruption by the media

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By Seye Joseph Suggestions for improved reporting of corruption in the country by the media have been offered by participants at the annual media workshop on anti-Corruption organised by United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime supported by European Union At the end of the workshop that had 33 participants in attendance, comprising 11

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Lateef Raji and the arrogance of death

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Tayo Ogunbiyi of the Lagos State Ministry of Information & Strategy pays tributes to his late boss, friend and mentor, Lateef Raji, former Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor (2011-2015). One of the most painful experiences anyone could have on earth is the death of a loved one. No doubt about it, death occurs

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Labaran: Nigeria Editorial Lead, BBC Pidgin

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The Editorial operations of the new BBC Pidgin service will be lead by Bilkisu Labaran is an accomplished multimedia journalist who has edited, produced and presented high profile programmes across television, radio and online – including Newsday, Focus on Africa TV/Radio and BBC World. With almost 25 years’ experience, Bilkisu has dedicated most of her

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BBC launches Pidgin service

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on August 21 launched a BBC Pidgin service as part of the biggest expansion of the World Service since the 1940s. BBC Pidgin the first African digital service according to a statement by Communication Lead/Publicist, Marina Forsythe, will provide impartial news, current affairs and analysis of Nigeria, West and Central Africa

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What newspapers must do to survive the new media onslaught

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In the present and future age of new media, what is likely to fate of traditional newspapers in years to come? The above question shared by Lekan Otufodunrin, Managing Editor, Online of The Nation on his facebook timeline recently, generated a range of responses on what needs to be done for newspapers to remain relevant

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