Media Career Development Network

Political Correspondents congratulate new Baze University VC

The National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) has congratulated one of its distinguished members, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, on his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria. Adeniyi was a former Political Correspondent of The Guardian Newspapers. In a congratulatory message on behalf of the association by the Chairman of the NAPOC […]

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MCDN launches Media Career Fix to enhance journalism careers

More than 150 journalists are set to benefit from the Media Career Development Programme, Media Career Fix, organised by the Media Career Development Network (MCDN). The Executive Director of MCDN, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, announced the programme, which is supported by Nigeria LNG Limited, at its launch in Lagos last week. After assessing participants’ career progress

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Media Opportunities: Understanding the selection matrix

Merit is key for the selection of applicants for media opportunities, including fellowships, conferences, awards, and grants, but there is a mix of other strategic considerations writes Media Career Development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin.   Three hundred and seventy-two journalists applied for Phase One of the 2026 Journalism Fellowship by the Nigeria Network of NGOs.  Only

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Media Opportunities – March/April

Check out media opportunities you can apply for or note the requirements to position yourself for future programmes and vacancies.   UNCCD COP17 Media Fellowship: Fully Funded Reporting Opportunity in Mongolia [Deadline: April 15, 2026] The UNCCD COP17 Media Reporting Fellowship offers journalists a fully funded chance to cover the 17th Conference of Parties to

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Before You Give Up on Media Opportunities

Media Career Development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin offers suggestions on how journalists can get selected for media opportunities, including fellowships and other training programmes.   A female journalist once told me how she was accepted for a broadcast training opportunity at RNTC, Netherlands, on her eighth attempt.   After applying seven times, she decided not to

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NLNG workshop trains journalists on new media skills

The second edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop for 2026 has held in Lagos with journalists representing diverse media outlets equipped with practical skills in data visualisation, online verification, audience engagement, and managing a strong digital presence. The three-day session according to a statement by Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Nigeria NLG Limited,  Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku

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Editors inaugurate Committee on Research, Training, Publications

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has inaugurated its Research, Training and Publications Committee as part of efforts to keep members informed on emerging issues, enhance professional skills and promote journalism scholarship. The committee chaired by Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, has other seasoned journalists and media professionals

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