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Create a level playing field for women in politics, KDI urges journalists

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Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a youth-focused non-governmental organization, has called on media personnel and journalists in Nigeria to promote women’s participation in the country’s politics. KDI made this call at a one-day gender-sensitive reporting training for key media personnel, held at Grand Bee Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, to support women’s political participation. […]

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Olufemi wins African Investigative Journalism Award

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Multi-award-winning Nigerian investigative journalist, Alfred Olufemi has won the 2023 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He was presented with the golden award and a cash prize of one million West African CFA ($1,682) on Wednesday during a ceremony in Senegal’s capital, Dakar. Olufemi won in the print category of the award with his in-depth

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Media Programmes & Opportunities: April 25 – May 6, 2023

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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 DURATION: THURSDAY, APRIL 15 – MAY 27 The Campus Reporter Project of @CJIDAfrica has commenced data journalism training for campus journalists,

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‘How Nigerian journalists, media can excel locally, globally’

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Winner of the 2023 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling, Kunle Adebajo of HumAngle in this interview speaks with Noah Aderoju on winning the prestigious award, his work as a conflict journalist telling the stories of the victims of terror attacks and crisis victims in Nigeria. He offers suggestions on how journalists and

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TechCabal to hire more correspondents, contributors

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TechCabal, a leading source of technology news, analysis and insights in Africa, which recently clocked 10 plans to recruit more correspondents and contributors across Africa. The company will also establish partnerships with local media outlies, tech hubs and start-ups as part of its expansion plans. “We aim to provide in-depth and localised coverage of the

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‘How to rescue journalism’

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Funso Aina, Senior Manager, External Relations, MTN Nigeria who was recently awarded the ‘Innovator of the Year’ at the 2023 IN2 SABRE awards in Germany writes on the accelerating pace of global journalism practice against the state of flux of the profession in Nigeria and suggests the need to invest in technology and talent simultaneously.

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Adesile Writing Competition award winners

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More than just a chance to win a prize, an opportunity is a moment to showcase your skills, share your ideas, and inspire others, which can lead to greater things. For the winners of the 1st Tosin Adesile Writing Essay Competition for University of Lagos Students in partnership with UNILAG Press Club, it was an

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Media Programmes & Opportunities: April 17-29, 2023

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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: FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Deadline Alert for investigative journalists in the anti-corruption & foreign investment sector in Nigeria! You have just

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How to ensure successful media campaigns

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OSARUONAMEN IBIZUGBE, Project Officer, Media in Gender, The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Abuja shares lessons learnt from Radio Netherlands Training Centre, RNTC’s In-Person course, “Media Campaigns for Social Change and Advocacy” recently. The honour of moderating a session on the focus topic of “Media Campaigns for Social Change and Advocacy” occurred

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Experiencing PR: How positive perception can improve personal, organisational, national outcomes

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Nigerian Women in Public Relations (NGWiPR) has hosted the second edition of the Experiencing PR Annual Conference, which brought together public office holders, business executives and public relations professionals across various sectors to discuss the theme: Beyond Crisis: PR for Perception Management in Business and Public Affairs. The Conference, which took place at Alliance Française

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