The recent announcement of the change of the name of the former Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) to Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) did not come to us as a surprise. Based on the various programmes implemented by the centre, not only in Nigeria but the West Africa region, for about […]
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Are you a Media person or someone who is looking up to develop in the media space? Worry no more as we have provided some grants, fellowships, training, and events to attend this week. Apply quickly as they expire this week — Check below for more details: Monday, 31st January 2022. Ako Caine Prize calls
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In the first month of 2022, 2023 may seem far, but for power mongers and their supporters sharing fake photos and fake news to damage the reputation of their perceived opponents election year is here already. As usual, when an election is near, the game of interest would be more fierce, and it is saddening
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I wonder why bloggers are usually regarded as journalists by the public. While their work seems similar, there are apparent differences people should know. What journalism involves is more than blogging: the way journalists do their work is entirely different. In this era of the digital age, the public needs to know that bloggers are
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The New York-based The Africa Center, narrative change organization, Africa No Filter, Media Monitoring Africa and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have resolved to develop the Global Media Index that will track and measure the way Africa is covered by top global media outlets. The Index is important as one-third of all African stories
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The International Center for Journalists, ICFJ, has announced the commencement of application for nominees in the forthcoming 2022 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Maggie Farley, Director, ICFJ Knight Fellowships. “We are now seeking nominees whose pioneering coverage or media innovations have made an impact on the lives
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Communication specialist and media entrepreneur, Fola Folayan has joined the new radio station in Ibadan, Oyo State YES FM 101.7 as General Manager. She announced her new appointment in a tweet over the weekend saying she was thrilled and excited about her new assignment. “ I started my radio journey in Ibadan many years ago
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On 20th January, the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and Social Justice founded by globally acknowledged Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, marked the first anniversary of its commencement of publication. In his message from the Editor-in-Chief, Soyombo recalled the promises the organization made at inception which included that it will practice journalism beyond press releases; truth
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An Introduction to Solutions Journalism Webinar has been held for members of the Sierra Leone Association of Women in Journalism (SLAWIJ) with a charge to adopt the approach for in-depth reporting on various issues in the country. Media Career Development Network, Nigeria organised the training as part of the West Africa Solutions Journalism Network project
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Damilola Ayeni has been appointed Editor of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). The management of the organisation on January 20 announced the appointment of Ayeni who rose from the position of a Reporter to Acting News and Feature Editor within one year of the organization’s establishment and became Acting Editor in December. Ayeni, 28,
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