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‘How journalists can maximise digital tools, enhance practice’

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Founder, JournoTECH in London, Elfredah Kelvin-Alerechi, who started her journalism career as a reporter and correspondent in Rivers State, Nigeria, is also the Chief Executive Officer, The Colonist Report UK and  Africa independent investigative organisations. With nearly a decade of experience as a technologist, web builder, app developer, researcher, and investigative journalist, she built and […]

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Media must rethink its agenda setting role – Media Experts

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Media experts at the second edition of the Making Media Make Sense conversation have advised the mainstream media to rethink and reimagine its agenda-setting role to become of collaborative participation in the contemporary world of online information exchange. The event, hosted on X Space, featured Dr.  Jamiu Folarin, a journalist and media scholar at Crescent

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a poster picture for the making media make sense programme showing pictures of speaker and conveners of the event.

Experts analyse journalists, social media influencers role in modern media agenda setting

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Over the years, before the advancements in digital infrastructure [internet, mobile networks, and devices], traditional media—newspapers and radio—were major sources for people in obtaining credible and truthful information. These media outlets drive public discourse with headline news and editorial pieces, holding policymakers accountable for what matters to their citizens while enlightening and mobilising the masses.

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Media Opportunities (September, 2025)

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Code for Africa seeks News Editor [Deadline: September 5, 2025] Code for Africa (CfA) is seeking a veteran News Editor to lead its iLAB data journalism newsdesk, which works with forensic analysts and OSINT specialists across the African Network of Centres for Investigative Reporting (ANCIR). iLAB drives complex, cross-border investigations into corruption, organised crime, illicit

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MCDN releases Media Career Check-Up 2025 Report

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The Media Career Development Network (MCDN) has released the maiden edition of its Media Career Check-Up Report 2025, aimed to help Nigerian journalists reflect on their career journeys, identify growth gaps, and receive guidance for their professional development. The report, titled “Media Career Check-Up 2025: Lessons, Gaps, and Growth Paths for Nigerian Journalists”,  according to

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NTA: New dawn, high expectations

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In this EDITORIAL, we noted that the new management must justify the confidence reposed in them by restoring the station’s pride of place through professionalism, creativity, and adherence to modern broadcasting standards. Undoubtedly, the new Director-General and Executive Directors appointed for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) are thoroughbred professionals in every respect. The Rotimi Pedro-led

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Story ideation AI app for journalists

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Chronycles -StorySpark AI, an app designed to help journalists brainstorm creative story ideas using different kinds of inspiration, is now available for use. Available in English and French, the app is the brainchild of Investigative journalist Kunle Adebajo. He explained that the app was inspired by the concept of story ideation techniques at journalism workshops,

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AI in Journalism Practice workshop holds in Minna

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The Media Mentors Network (MMN) has invited journalists, media professionals, bloggers, and journalism students in Niger State to a 2-Day Practical Workshop on “The Role of AI in Journalism Practice.” This workshop, according to the organisers will equip participants with practical, beginner-friendly AI skills to make their reporting faster, smarter, and more impactful. “In today’s

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CJID inaugurates AI Collective CSO/Media Advocacy group

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Last week, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) inducted 33 civil society organisations and media organisations into the Nigeria AI Collective CSO/Media Advocacy Group Over the next six months, this initial batch of partners will design and implement projects to drive the responsible and ethical adoption of AI in Nigeria. This aligns with

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