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BusinessDay at 25: Excellence in Business Journalism

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As BusinessDay newspaper commemorates its 25th anniversary, the publication stands as a luminous beacon in Nigeria’s media landscape—a testament to the vision, resilience, and journalistic integrity that have defined its journey since 2001. This silver jubilee marks not merely the passage of time, but the evolution of a publication that has fundamentally reshaped business reporting […]

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How African media professionals can build digital credibility

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Many media professionals are not invisible because they lack talent, but rather because their work, skills, voice, and proof are scattered where the right people cannot easily find them. I learnt this the hard way. I started writing long before I understood the word “portfolio”. Over the years, I moved from creative writing into content

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Editorial judgment in the age of clicks

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Address entitled, The Story Behind the Story: Editorial Judgment in the Age of Clicks, by Joel Nwokeoma, Metro Editor, PUNCH Newspapers, at the 20th Anniversary of the Stream Magazine, Department of Mass Communication, Covenant University, Otta, Nigeria, June 22, 2026. I am delighted to share my thoughts with you today on a subject that

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Platforms, creators and AI are changing how Africa gets its news

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The Digital News Report 2026 shows audiences drifting further from traditional news routes, even as trust remains uneven across African markets How did you last get the news? If it came through a clip on TikTok, a YouTube explainer, a WhatsApp forward, a Facebook post, an influencer’s commentary or a chatbot summary, you are

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June 12: ‘We proved that the pen is mightier than their guns, bullets’

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Former Editor and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of The PUNCH, Mr Bola Bolawole, is one of the journalists awarded national award by President Bola Tinubu for their contributions to the restoration of democracy. In this interview, Bolawole reacts to the award and recalls the pro-democracy battles fought by him and other management and staff of The PUNCH.

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Who is Who on June 12 Journalists National Award list

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Media Career Development Specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin, writes on the who’s who of journalists awarded national honours by President Bola Tinubu in recognition of their contributions to the restoration of democracy in the country. If the late former President, General Sanni Abacha, had not died in office in June 1998, three journalists, Dr Niran Malaolu,

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Journalism, Democracy and the Future

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Journalism, Democracy and the Future: Rebuilding a Free, Healthy and Vibrant Media Space. Keynote Address by Motunrayo Alaka, Executive Director/CEO, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) at the 9th Ngozi Agbo Media Lecture and Summit, University of Lagos. Introduction This invitation carries special significance for me because the University of Lagos has been part

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NIJ supports environment going green

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On June 5, every year, the world takes a moment to reflect on the state of the planet and what needs to be done to save it. This year, the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, did not only reflect. And it did. To mark World Environment Day 2026, the institution participated in a

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‘My unforgettable journalism, university work experiences’

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Although he started his career as a journalist, Mr Bode Olanitori, who turns 60 on June 10, 2026, is now the Deputy Registrar and Institute Secretary at the Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. In this interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, Olanitori reflects on attaining the golden jubilee age, his fond memories of being a journalist,

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URGENT media opportunities, trainings

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WSCIJ Opens Applications for CMEDIA Masterclass on Funding, Partnerships and Newsroom Resilience Journalism editors across Nigeria can now apply for a transformative masterclass focused on sustaining independent media in challenging times. The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has opened applications for its June Masterclass on “Sustaining Impact: Funding, Partnerships, and Newsroom Resilience” under

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