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MRA requests for scope of independence granted NBC by Buhari

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has asked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to provide details of the independence reportedly granted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Commission in the exercise of its regulatory functions. NBC’s Director General, Malam Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, had announced at a media briefing in Abuja on February 9, 2023, that the President had […]

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Job hunt: Skills new media graduates need

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The University of Lagos Mass Communication Alumni Association (UMCAA) has hosted its first mentoring session for new members to enhance their preparedness for the increasingly competitive labour market. The session was facilitated by members of the association who have distinguished themselves in their chosen endeavours including veteran journalist Lekan Otufodurin, seasoned Public Relations professional, Eniola

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MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES (March – April, 2023)

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Below are media and journalism opportunities; training, pitches and fellowships MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2023 Journalists interested in climate change issues can attend a webinar on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the latest advocacy efforts at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by East West Center. APPLY HERE DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2023 Internews’ Earth Journalism

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Back to the root: ‘My return to the studio’

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On Wednesday 8th February 2023, after completing a ten-day intensive training ahead of a national assignment, I was about to leave for another engagement when I received a call from Dr Niran Malaolu, the CEO of Boot Communications (Owners of the first private radio station in Ogun State, Rockcity 101.9 F.M). “Jamiu, how are you?

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‘How I won four awards with one health story’

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Zainab Yetunde Adam, a young multi-media award-winning investigative journalist is a freelance journalist working on Gender, Conflict, Humanitarian and development stories in Borno State. She has also worked in a couple of media organizations including the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Maiduguri, being an On-Air Personality, News Producer and Caster at Al-Ansar Radio and Television and

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Experiencing PR 2023 speakers unveiled

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The Nigerian Women in Public Relations (NGWiPR) has announced its lineup of speakers ahead of the second edition of the Experiencing PR annual conference. The hybrid conference is slated to take place on March 30, 2023, at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, and online. Themed “Beyond Crisis: PR for Perception Management in Business and Public Affairs”, the

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Microsoft hub trains C&F Porter Novelli’s staff

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Microsoft’s innovation hub, The Garage, has held an innovation and business intelligence training workshop for staff of C&F Porter Novelli, Nigeria’s premier reputation capital company. The Garage, which harks back to the company’s founding in 1975 in the Gates’ family garage, in Albuquerque, USA, enables Microsoft employees to develop ideas and products for the marketplace.

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‘How young women can pursue career in digital media’

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In celebration of International Women’s Day, we had the opportunity to interview Ms. Maureen Chigbo, the First Female President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) in Nigeria. With a focus on this year’s theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” Ms. Chigbo shares insights with BLESSING OSEMOBOR, on the role of GOCOP

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Innovating to Advance Gender Equality: How Technology Helps to Amplify Women’s Voices

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The power of women’s voices is an important factor in the advancement of every nation, even though it is often underestimated. Women’s voices have contributed to shaping culture and engendering conversations that have transformed entire civilizations. From the women’s suffrage movement of the 19th century to the more recent #MeToo movement which was significantly powered

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MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES (March – June, 2023)

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Below is a list of opportunities for journalists and media practitioners. DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2023 REVOLVE and the World Bank are organizing the Innovate4Climate Journalists Workshop, which will take place May 22, ahead of the opening of Innovate4Climate conference in Bilbao, Spain. The four-hour I4C Journalists Workshop is designed for international media professionals to delve

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