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 […]
Nigerian journalist nominated for Stuttgart Peace Prize Read More »
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
Prime Business Africa Publisher selected for 2023 Jefferson Fellowships Read More »
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
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES (MAY 31 – JUNE 30, 2023) Read More »
The Female Freelancers Federation (FFF), led by Elizabeth Osayande, on May 27, organized its 3rd edition of Media Expose, titled “Gaining Global Relevance via Pitching,” in the ever-evolving world of journalism. Although the webinar was open to all genders, it predominantly attracted female freelance journalists eager to learn about pitching from the award-winning journalist, Kofoworola
‘How to attain global relevance in media practice’ Read More »
Commissioning Editor, Nigeria at Conversation Africa, Ms Kofoworola Belo-Osagie has outlined basic guidelines for pitching for media grants. Belo-Osagie shared the guidelines and other insights for Gaining Global Relevance through pitching at a webinar organised by the Female Freelance Federation (FFF) on Thursday, May 27, 2023. She said it’s necessary to conduct thorough research and
Editor outlines pitching guidelines for story grants Read More »
On PENSDOWN: Conversations Worth Your Time, Stephen Gyasi Jnr, Ghana-based communication trainer and Digital Strategist hosts Jonathan Ofori, Nothern Sector Editor, Dailymailgh.com and editor of the Kumasi branch at Assase radio. Ofori, shares, in this piece, his Journalism story and some of the challenges journalists face in everyday reporting. Stephen Gyasi Jnr: Some people got
‘Death, depression nearly made me abandon Journalism’ Read More »
A Nigerian sports journalist, Hassan Abdulsalam, and 11 other young sports journalists have been selected to cover the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games in Chengdu, China. FISU on Friday announced the list of the 12 International Young Reporters who will cover the Chengdu 2021 Games, from 28 July to 8 August. The
Nigeria Journalist, 11 others selected for FISU Young Reporters Programme Read More »
Associated Press (AP) has announced the appointment of Taiwo Adebayo, Investigation and Data Editor of Premium Times to cover the intersection of climate and business in Africa from June 1, 2023. Adebayo’s appointment was announced in a memo to the staff of AP, by the Global Business Editor Noreen Gillespie according to a blog post
Adebayo joins AP to cover climate, business in Africa Read More »
Young professionals in Nigeria have a chance to explore the audience and revenue pathway of media management under the new Media Product Fellowship initiated by the Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NMIP). According to the call for interested participants for the fellowship, the four-month-long programme is designed to build the product thinking, execution and business development
Call for Media Product Fellowship Read More »
The Deputy Rector of Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Dr Dele Omojuyigbe has commended the Executive Director of Media Career Development Network, (MCDN), Mr Lekan Otufodunrin and his organisation for enlightening journalists on training opportunities to enhance their careers. He gave the commendation during the presentation of the copy of the Nigeria Media Capacity Development
MCDN commended for documenting opportunities, resources for journalists Read More »