At 50, Punch Nigeria Limited, publishers of The Punch and other titles has every reason to elaborately celebrate as it has done in past weeks. The colourful novelty match, art exhibition of its past photos and cartoons, lecture by an eminent personality, Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, and dinner with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and […]
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In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2024, MCDN acknowledges the need for improvement in the representation and participation of women in the media industry. As recent numbers show, there is a substantial disparity in female representation in media leadership as opposed to their male counterparts. Balancing the homefront and raising a family with long work
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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: MONDAY, MARCH 11 The National Endowment for Democracy is offering grants for projects that advance democratic goals and strengthen
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Seasoned journalist Abdulwaheed Odusile has been named as the Chief Executive Officer of KAFTAN Television. The Board of Directors of KAFTAN Television confirmed Odusile’s appointment on March 4 and he will assume the position effective Monday, March 11, 2024. On assumption, Odusile is given the power to set up a new management team
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As the Group Managing Director/CEO of Television Continental, TVC, Mr Andrew Hanlon steps down after seven years in office, Mrs Victoria Ajayi, the former Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will resume head of the broadcast organisation in May 2024. Ajayi, who joined TVC in 2013 as Head of Finance, rose to Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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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: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Opportunities in Africa Women journalists from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda have days left to apply
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Media practitioners and innovators from the different sectors and genres of the media ecosystem this week gathered in the Nairobi National Museum Kenya for the Africa Media Festival 2024. Hosting diverse media professionals from journalists to podcasters and content creators, to researchers, publishers and media product builders, Baraza Media Lab’s second edition of the
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Media organisations have again been urged to address gender disparities in newsrooms and news based on the findings of the ‘Who leads the newsroom and news?‘ report on parity between men and women in newsrooms and news in Nigeria by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). Speakers at the public presentation on Thursday 15
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Media experts have tasked journalists on the need to build and develop a career roadmap that will enable them to reach their peak. They also harped on the need for journalists to identify and create a niche for themselves. They made the submissions at a one-day virtual workshop for journalists tagged; “Career Roadmap for 2024”,
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On February 16, 2024, a Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the Federal Government should investigate attacks against journalists, and prosecute and punish perpetrators of such attacks. The court also directed the government to take measures to prevent further attacks on journalists while ensuring that all journalists who are victims of attacks have access
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