Faleti

Remembering Adebayo Faleti ( broadcaster, actor, producer, writer)

Exactly three years today, multi-talented broadcaster, Adebayo Faleti recognized for pioneering many things in the Nigerian and African media, bid the world farewell at 86. Faleti was Nigeria’s first Yoruba presenter on television and radio. Pioneer of the first television station in Africa, Western Nigeria Television (WNTV), now known as the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

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Resource, media

Call for training on Natural Resource Reporting

Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) ‘s Natural Resource and Extractives Programme (NAREP) has invited journalists to apply for virtual training on Nigeria’s Natural Resource and Extractive Sector Reporting in Nigeria. The training will focus on the following: – Oil and Gas (issues around stabilization mechanism, subsidy/under-recovery, legislation, NNPC’s recently published audited, etc.) – Solid

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journalists

‘How to access many opportunities for journalists despite the pandemic’

  Patrick Egwu, Nigerian award-winning freelance journalist currently a fellow on the Investigative Reporting programme of the Open Society Foundations at the University of the Witwatersrand speaks on the various opportunities journalists should take advantage of despite the impact of the pandemic on the media industry The COVID-19 pandemic occurred while you are on a

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media

Abe, Omoniyi: Exploits of Internet-age journalists

  Oluwatomisin Amokeoja writes on the exploits of two journalists who have maximised new media skills to enhance their careers The limitless and boundless opportunities access to the internet present explains why media practitioners, by exploring available online platforms can attract readers who can offer recommendations and employment. Currently experienced the world over is the

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Funtua

Tribute: My encounter with Funtua Mr consider it done – NUJ Chairman

My heavy heartfelt condolence to the family of Mallam Ismailia Isa Funtua, an elder statesman, Publisher Defunct Democrat Newspapers, Former President Newspapers ProprietorsAssociation Of Nigeria, NPAN, business mogul and Chairman Governing  Council of The Nigerian Institute Of Journalism, NIJ., who died on Monday from cardiac arrest, according to reports. His is a great loss to

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podcast

African Women in Media launches podcast series

The African Women In Media has launched a new podcast series titled ‘Her Media Diary.’ The podcast series will be interviews with leading women in the media, including journalists, to authors, filmmakers and more. In the new episode, Emmy-nominated journalist Ruona Meyer, spoke on investigative journalism, how to pitch yourself and your stories, and making

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media

Media Programmes THISWEEK ( July 20-25,2020)

Various media programmes, including lectures, training, workshops and others by various organisations will hold this week July 20-25, 2020. The programmes are listed below with details. Compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga Monday, July 20th, 2020 The International Symposium on Online Journalism will for the first time in its 21-year history, not hold its traditional in-person conference. ISOJ

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Google

Google $5,000 grant: Why some got, others didn’t and how to get grants

Media Career Development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin reviews the recent award of relief funds for media organisations by Google and explains the selection process and other ways of getting support. If your media organization applied for the Google $5,000 Journalism Emergency Relief Fund for news organisations to support them to increase their capacity to cover the

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Idowu

Lanre Idowu’s Gift of Kindness

Communication Specialist, Femi Babatunde pays tributes to CEO, Diamond Publications. Publisher of Media Review, Mr Lanre Idowu on his birthday Today, 19th July is Mr Lanre Idowu’ Birthday. Idowu is one of Nigeria’s most accomplished and respected journalists. He is a media evaluator and trainer par excellence. Editor-in-Chief, Media Review and Supervising Trustee, Diamond Awards

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