“Racy. Pulsating. That is how I can describe this book. It held me spellbound as I read it, and I could barely drop it to do other things till I got to the last page. I kept telling myself; that Juliana has gone haywire with her pen.” These are the words Former Special Adviser to […]
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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 TRAINING! DEADLINE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Don’t miss this 5-day training on Drone Journalism organised by @Code4Africa, which will provide
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An intern with Media Career Development Network(MCDN), Alimot Akinsanya shares her learning experience at the 5th Fellowship Induction and Award of the Report Women Female Reporters Leadership Programme. I recently had the privilege of attending the 5th edition of the Report Women Female Reporters Leadership Programme Fellowship Induction and Award event, organised by the
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Samson Folarin, the Features Editor of the Weekend Punch, has been awarded a Chevening Scholarship for his postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom. He will be studying Investigative Journalism at the City University of London for the current academic year. Folarin, who was the former Editor of PUNCH Metro, is among the 44 Chevening scholars
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Twelve outstanding female reporters have been inducted as Fellows of the Report Women! Female Reporters’ Leadership Programme (FRLP) organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Three of the new fellows won prizes for their exceptional performance on executed leadership projects to enhance
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Editorial: On August 30, 2023, the Former Sunday Editor of The Punch and Head of BBC, West Africa, Toyosi Ogunseye was announced as the new President & CEO of Presidential Precinct, a United States-based organisation that engages and inspires emerging leaders to address the most pressing challenges in their countries. Her appointment according to the
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In commemoration of the second year anniversary of Step-Up for Women In Journalism Initiative (SWIJ), Alice Onukwugha and Aniefon Dick write of the accomplishments of the organistion and its future goals. Not satisfied with her accomplishments in journalism, award-winning freelance investigative journalist, Precious Ahiakwo was thinking of how to improve her skills and find
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Alimot Akinsanya, intern from Federal University, Oye Ekiti recalls her first day internship experience. Remember those times when you wake up having no idea what to expect from an event, especially when you will be meeting people for the first time? Tuesday morning was one of those. Excitement and nerves filled my being that
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Former Sunday Editor of The Punch and Head of BBC, West Africa, Toyosi Ogunseye has been appointed as the new President & CEO of Presidential Precinct, a United States based organization that engages and inspires emerging leaders to address the most pressing challenges in their countries. According to a statement by the organization on Wednesday,
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Contrary to expectations, former Editor and Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Dele Alake, who was recently appointed as Special Adviser on Communication, Strategy and Special Duties by President Bola Tinubu was not named as the Minister of Information in the newly constituted federal cabinet. While Alake was named the Minister of Solid Minerals Development,
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