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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I found myself again turning to the radio in the car this morning. It just had to be a sports station. For peace of mind and sanity. Commentary around sports, as I have found on this station the few times I have listened, is relatively safe from the acrimony and toxicity that chokes the air
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For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, Check out these opportunities with deadlines and apply. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Thousands of journalists around the world are investigating the impact of climate change, and multiple
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Casimir Igbokwe joined The Punch as a Senior Correspondent and was later promoted Chief Correspondent, Editorial Board member, and Sunday Punch Editor. He left the company in 2013 as a Senior Member of the Editorial Board. While at The Punch, he was nominated for a British Council/Cardiff University international colloquium on the role of journalists
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Three Nigerian journalists who have made their mark in the Nigerian media space with outstanding performance have moved on to international media platforms. They took to their social media pages to share the good news have expressed their joy and enthusiasm for their new roles while being celebrated by their fellows. Samad Uthman a multi-award-winning
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A Federal high court in Abuja has ruled that the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) lacked the constitutional power to fine media houses as it issues an order of perpetual injunction restraining recurrence. Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, on while ruling on the lawsuit filed by Media Rights Agenda(MRA) stated that NBC being an administrative body created by
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