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Craig Newmark Foundation: TruthBuzz set to award creative journalists

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TruthBuzz, a viral fact-checking international contest from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for ideas that turn fact-checking into engaging, visual and interactive stories that are instantly understandable and shareable. TruthBuzz a contest which is supported by the Craig Newmark Foundation aims to invent new ways to help verified facts reach the widest possible audience. It […]

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THISDAY'S Osagie named Edo governor's media adviser

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Crusoe Osagie, a correspondent of THIS DAY Newspaper, has been appointed as Special Adviser, Media and Communication Strategy to the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki. Crusoe, until his appointment, was in charge of Agriculture and Industry desk at THIS DAY newspaper.

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THISDAY’S Osagie named Edo governor’s media adviser

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Crusoe Osagie, a correspondent of THIS DAY Newspaper, has been appointed as Special Adviser, Media and Communication Strategy to the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki. Crusoe, until his appointment, was in charge of Agriculture and Industry desk at THIS DAY newspaper.

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Women in Journalism Conference holds July 6 in Lagos

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All is set for the fourth edition of the Women in Journalism (WiJAfrica), the annual conference for women in journalists in Lagos on July 6. Conference Director of WIJ2017, Yomi Owope in a statement explained that the 2017 edition of the conference themed “Pioneers, Innovators and the Brave New World,” aims to highlight industry players

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Battered journalist undergoes medical examination

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A Medical practitioner, Dr Akintayo Akintoba, on June 19, told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, that series of medical examinations have been conducted on a battered journalist, Mr Yomi Olomofe, when he was contacted after the attack on the newsman. According to Vanguard, Akintoba, who is called as a second witness, gave the

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7 mobile tools every journalist will find helpful

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English is one of the most complex languages in existence today and it is the language of communication and journalism. With approximately 372 million speakers in 106 countries, it’s also one of the most widely spoken languages. As a journalist, whether English is your first, second, third or fourth language, there are always ways to improve

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How To Write Content And Get Paid In Naira, Dollars And Other Benefits (2)

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After writing the first piece on this topic, I recalled buying a book titled Online Market for Writers: How to make money by selling your writing on the Internet by Anthony Tedesco and Paul Tedesco while returning from a trip abroad. The book first published in 2000 before social media became the in thing, contained

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How to write content and get paid in Naira and Dollars (1)

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In my free booklet, NewAge Journalism: Conversation with my daughter (Available in print and soft copy if you contact me by email: lekanagency@yahoo.com) the point was made about how journalists must explore earning payment from writing content for various platforms. I often get asked if I have a list of local and international platforms who will

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Early Childhood Development Reporting Fellowship call for entries

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Are you interested in becoming an influencer and leader for children’s development in your country? If producing high quality reporting and solution-orientated stories about nutrition and early childhood development issues is one of your passions, then you can apply to this year-long fellowship, which will include two international reporting trips as well as continuing mentoring and several

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Vacancy at BBC Digital Service: Igbo-Speaking Journalist

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The BBC World Service is currently investing in digital content for Africa and seeks for journalists who can fit into the role which will be critical to them in meeting their ambitions. BBC Igbo digital service is guided with the aim of delivering journalism in a lively and engaging fashion, with a focus on interactivity

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