Former Deputy Editor, Dr Emeka Nwosu, writes on his experience working at the Daily Times, noting that the newspaper was a great national institution. I came into the employment of DTN in 1987 after a competitive examination moderated by the Department of Mass Communications, University of Lagos, under the superintendence of Chief Segun […]
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Former Political Correspondent, Yemisi Fadairo writes on his sixteen-year sujourn at the Daily Times that shaped his professional life and understanding of journalism as both a calling and a public trust. As Daily Times marks its centenary, I cannot help but look back with gratitude, pride and a touch of sadness at what
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Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, Mr Remmy Nweke, who won the Most Outstanding Promoter of the FOI Act category of the Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Act Awards organised by the Media Rights Agenda, explains his motivation for promoting the act, trends of usage and compliance and how journalists can maximise the use
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Journalist and publisher of BONews, Blessing Oladujoye, who emerged as the winner of the Most Active User category of the FOI Act in the Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards, organised by the Media Rights Agenda, explains her motivation, experiences and challenges. What informed your use of FOI as much as you have?
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On the fifteenth anniversary of the signing of the Freedom of Information Act into law, we asked the Executive Director of the Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Mr Edetaen Ojo, if there has been an improvement in the use of the act by journalists and how it can be effectively used. The potential that the
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Journalist and Publisher of BONews Service, Ms Blessing Oladunjoye and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, Mr Remmy Nweke, have emerged winners in the two categories of the maiden edition of the Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA). The award is to recognise and celebrate journalistic excellence
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Media career development advocate, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin, has urged journalists to uphold professionalism and abide by laws governing the media ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also spoke on the need for the media to live up to the tasks of being defenders of the truth and information watchdogs — ahead, during and after
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My name is Chika Mefor-Nwachukwu. I am an investigative and community development reporter with THE WHISTLER Newspaper. I am also the creator of the Tales of a Naija Journalist, a comic series on Facebook that follows the everyday lives of Nigerian journalists through Bayo, Ada, and George. I started the series as a fun way
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Nigeria had a strong showing on the global stage at the 2026 AIPS Sport Media Awards, with Odimegwu Onwumere earning double recognition. On May 16, 2026, AIPS, at its Congress in Rabat, Morocco, the first in Africa, announced that Onwumere made the competitive global longlist and ranked as the top performer from Africa. Often called
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Twenty-five media practitioners and digital content creators have been selected for the fifth cohort of the MTN Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (MIP) implemented in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University. The selected fellows, according to a statement by MTN, include: Agbetiloye David Dekunle (Business Insider Africa) Adeniyi Fatima Adetoke (NotJustOk) Adetola
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