Philip Obaji, Correspondent of the Daily Beast is multiple global awards and fellowships-winning investigative journalist. He is the inaugural recipient of the Jim Hoge Reporting Fellowship awarded by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and one of the three finalists for the 2023 One World Media (OWM) International Journalist of the Year award. In this […]
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Publisher of Marketing Edge, Mr John Ajayi who pioneered marketing and advertising reporting in Nigeria clocked 60 on June 12, 2023. In this interview with Esther Adeniyi and Isaac Akerele, he recalls his growing-up years, journalism career and the state of the media. Congratulations on your 60th birthday anniversary on the historic June 12
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In this Edition of PENSDOWN, From Africa’s, largest economy, Nigeria, Ebriku John Friday, Special Assistant to Cross River State Governor, tells his own story as a practising Journalist for over two decades, Here is the discussion with Ghanaian Journalist, Stephen Gyasi Jnr. You read Economics in the university, how did you end up as a
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Africa Check Nigeria editor, David Ajikobi has said that it is wrong to refer to members of the public and untrained individuals who participate in news sharing, by means of social media, as ‘Citizen Journalists’. While speaking on the proliferation of false information at the Facts MattersNG Campaign against misinformation, Ajikobi said it is a
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Journalists, digital creators and everyone involved in disseminating information have been urged to ensure the veracity of their messages. They were advised on strategies to adopt at a one-day workshop organised by FactsMatterNG, a fact-check-based organisation supported by the United States Consulate General, Lagos. According to Hannah Ajakaiye, Team lead, FactsMatterNG and ICFJKnight fellow, “sanitising
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Ten more media organizations have been selected for the innovative business capacity-building coaching initiative by the Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) According to NAMIP, the new organisations were selected from over 150 applications after careful consideration by its Advisory Committee comprising leading professionals in journalism, business, academia and innovative enterprise. Joining the 14 media organizations that were
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A female Journalist in Niger state, Aisha Wakaso has launched a writing competition for young female journalists and female student journalists in the state. The primary objective of the competition according to Wakaso is to provide a platform for young female journalists and female journalism students in Niger State to exhibit their writing prowess, creativity,
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Nigeria’s Philip Obaji has been named the only African nominee for the Stuttgart Peace Prize previously won by former CIA employee and whistleblower Edward Snowden and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The 37-year-old Daily Beast correspondent and human rights campaigner is one of the 16 individuals and organizations nominated for the 2023 edition of the prestigious
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Publisher and editor-in-chief of Prime Business Africa, Dr Marcel Mbamalu, has been nominated to participate in the 2023 Jefferson Fellowships with the theme, Inequality in the US and Asia: Drivers, Consequences, and Policy Responses. According to a statement distributed by Africa Media Agency on behalf of Prime Business Africa, the media organisation is the only
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For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Call for Entries! The #KurtSchork Awards in International Journalism recognise excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption
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