Media experts have tasked journalists on the need to build and develop a career roadmap that will enable them to reach their peak. They also harped on the need for journalists to identify and create a niche for themselves. They made the submissions at a one-day virtual workshop for journalists tagged; “Career Roadmap for 2024”, […]
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On February 16, 2024, a Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the Federal Government should investigate attacks against journalists, and prosecute and punish perpetrators of such attacks. The court also directed the government to take measures to prevent further attacks on journalists while ensuring that all journalists who are victims of attacks have access
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Our Correspondent, Aderoju Noah shares insights from an election coverage report and webinar on how journalists can improve coverage of elections. The answers to two pertinent questions I have been searching for several months easily presented themselves in my inbox last week. The two questions are: How did Nigeria media cover the 2023 general elections?
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Female journalists who participated in the capacity-building workshop, themed Gender Active, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Lagos have shared insights and lessons they gained during the training. The programme held from 30th January to 1st February 2024 according to Yemi Adeyemi, NLNG’s Acting Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, is another edition in
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In commemoration of World Radio Day 2024, we collated thoughts of journalists and media managers on their career journeys in the radio in or through radio. ‘My involvement in radio was intentional’ My name is Ayodele, Emmanuel Eyitayo (TheVeryMostBlessedOne), C.E.O, Director of News, S.M.A FM, 104.7 MHz, EJIGBO, LAGOS & S.M.A FM, 104.7 MHz, IKOFA,
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In commemoration of the World Radio Day 2024, we asked ChatGPT about career development prospects in radio broadcasting to pay attention to: World Radio Day, observed on February 13th annually, serves as a pivotal occasion for recognizing the enduring impact of radio in fostering dialogue, understanding, and connectivity worldwide. In the context of media career
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Our correspondent, Noah Aderoju writes on the need for journalists and media organisations to ensure the security of audience data in their care. Virtually all news publishing websites of media houses now have an Opt-In tab for email newsletter subscriptions where interested readers who would like to get content subsequently in their emails exchange their
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Among the students who were admitted to study mass communication at the University of Lagos in 1985, that’s more 38 years ago is an elderly Colman Obasi. Everything about him indicated he was indeed, above the rest of us, as he was elderly: in carriage and mature with depth class contributions. He exuded maturity, experience
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Features Editor and Contributing Editor of The Punch Newspaper, Samson Folarin recalls how he joined the newspaper after contacting the Managing Editor, Mr Joseph Adeyeye 14 years ago. About 14 years ago, I received an unexpected invitation for a job application test at Punch Newspapers. I was a fresh graduate at the time. It was
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The Deputy Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Dr Dele Omojuyigbe has said the lack of a documented history of the foremost school of journalism in Nigeria inspired him to publish the book “NIJ’s Inside Story..from my lenses The Beaut, the Bend” Omojuyigbe erstwhile journalist, seasoned educationist, and serial author stated this at
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