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: 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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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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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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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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In response to the specific needs of participants of the media career fix programme to enhance their careers, the Media Career Development Network compiled the following recommendations 🌍 International & Local Opportunities Training opportunities exist at all career stages, both locally and internationally. To qualify for international programmes, demonstrate excellence in your editorial work
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Former Saturday Times Editor, Ms Angela Agoawike writes on her memorable experience working in the company. The old Daily Times was an institution, a training ground for young journalists with dreams. My dream then was to be a great reporter/journalist, and the institution gave me that opportunity. I started off as a reporter on
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Former Editor, Sunday Times , Mr Tunde Ipinmisho recalls his days at the newspaper, which he said had a team of some of the nation’s best talents. I fortuitously met the then Managing Director of the Daily Times, Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi in 1989 at a time I was searching for a bigger field of
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Former State House Correspondent of Daily Times, Lawal Ogienagbon writes on the centenary celebration of the Daily Times and his experience working in the company. IF Daily Times, as it was known, had really been around, the celebration of its 100th anniversary would have been a nationwide affair. The event would have shaken the
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Former Deputy Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Dr Dele Omojuyigbe, writes on his one year work experience at the Daily Times Newspaper. Daily Times was a training ground for me. The day I resumed work there, I was also asked to start work at two soft sell magazine outfits as a
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