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#WPFD marked with discussion on book by multi-award winning journalist

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It was an amazing and insightful moment when the United States Agency for Global Media(USAGM) Training Network partnered with the award-winning Journalist- Lady Ejiro Umukoro on 2024 World Press Freedom Day to share insightful content from her newly approved book titled-Distortion.   The conversation which was via a virtual session on Friday, May 3, 2024 […]

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Press Freedom realities for Young Nigerian journalists 

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Risk assessment and appetite, self-regulation and accountability, active struggle, high standard and fact-based reporting were highlights of thoughts shared by young journalists in separate interviews when asked how they feel about practising journalism in a country with sustained press freedom violations. The young journalists are resiliently practising the profession despite the harsh realities of declining

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Media support groups urge governments to protect media freedom

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Four human rights and media support organizations in Nigeria have called on Federal and State Governments to take urgent measures to ensure media freedom and the safety of journalists in the country. In their call contained in a statement announcing their collaborative activities to commemorate the 2024 edition of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD 2024)

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WPFD 2024: Media Career Development Network urges media to focus on critical environmental issues

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Media Career Development Network (MCDN) joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2024. This year’s theme, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis,” underscores the critical role of journalism in addressing the urgent environmental challenges facing our world. Executive Director, Media Career Development Network,

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‘More publishers, EICs, CEOs need to open themselves to learning’

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Muhammed Akinyemi, popularly known as PrincelyX, is a seasoned award-winning Nigerian journalist who has traversed different roles of journalism and newsroom product management. He has led innovative projects in different newsrooms and is presently Media Advisor with the Media Development Investment Fund’s (MDIF) NAMIP. In this interview with our correspondent, Noah Aderoju, he spoke about

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Even on Workers’ Day

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Even on Workers’ Day, while many are resting and celebrating, journalists are still hard at work, tirelessly striving to bring the latest news to society. They are the unsung heroes, the real MVPs, who face challenges head-on to gather information for the public, for you. Despite facing daunting situations, journalists persevere. They are tough and

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EDITORIAL: Unique, Commendable Communication Festival

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The concept of the Communication Festival held at the University of Lagos by the institution’s Mass Communication Alumni Association (UMCAA) from April 16-17th is unique and commendable. Unlike most town and gown capacity development programmes usually initiated by media departments/Faculty and student associations when experienced professionals are invited to share their knowledge and experiences, the festival

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New Media Opportunities with deadlines in May, 2024

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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  DEADLINE: TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award seeks science journalists: —  The 2024 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

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