The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is set to hold its fifth edition of the Report Women! Female Reporters’ Leadership Programme (FRLP) Fellowship induction and award presentation ceremony. Scheduled to take place on September 4, 2023, in Lagos, the WSCIJ, Report Women FRLP Fellowship will confer fellowships on 12 exceptional female reporters […]
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An International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) Fellow, Hannah Ajakaiye has emphasised the need for fact-checking organisations to continue to collaborate in disseminating information that would reach more people, especially people with disabilities (PWDs) She gave the charge in an address at the virtual session held to relaunch News Verifier Africa’s website on Friday, August 25th.
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News Verifier Africa, a Factcheck organisation in Nigeria, has adopted inclusive approaches and policies specifically for those with hearing and visual impairment for its website re-launched on August 25, 2023. The new website was presented at a virtual session during which various speakers commended News Verifier Africa for the idea which addresses the crucial issue
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After 37 years of employment at the Vanguard Newspaper, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief has retired from the company. He confirmed his retirement in a “Thank You Note” message on Saturday in which he expressed his sincere gratitude for the support he had during his stay in the company. “After 37 years of
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The maiden edition of the National Conference on Agricultural Journalism (NCAJ) is scheduled to hold in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja from August 31 to September 1, 2023. The conference on the theme ‘Agricultural Journalism in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects’, according to a press release by the organisers is designed to discuss the major challenges
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The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development ((CJID), in collaboration with Mental Health KAFE (MHKAFE) and the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), recently published a Mental Health Reporting Toolkit for Media Professionals in Nigeria. The Toolkit aims to reduce stigma and increase awareness by building the capacity of media professionals for effective, responsible and
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Deputy Director/Head Strategic Planning & Corporate Development Department, Voice of Nigeria, Abdulwarees Solanke writes on the need to maintain the sanctity of media based on ethical standards. In a 1000-word length article, I penned and published in a number of national dailies in 2018, I painted Journalism as an Art of a different genre,
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The Acting General Manager of Lagos Television (LTV), Mrs. Sola Kosoko has been officially appointed as the head of the station. Mrs Kosoko’s confirmation was announced recently, marking a new chapter in her career. She assumed the role of acting General Manager after the departure of Mrs. Siju Alabi in June. Her appointment has been
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EDITORIAL: In collaboration with the Punch Media Foundation, The Punch Newspaper recently had a ten-day immersion training programme for its new editorial staff. The programme which is the second edition according to the Foundation is meant to enhance the skills and expertise of the journalists, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to excel
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