Award-winning journalist, academic, and media entrepreneur is the organiser of the African Women in the Media 2018 Conference scheduled to hold June 21 and 22 in Ibadan, Oyo State. She holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from Birmingham City University where she is the Course Director for MA Global Media Management, and her […]
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All is set for the African Women in the Media 2018 Conference scheduled to hold June 21-22 at the University of Ibadan Conference Centre. The event according to the organizer, award-winning journalist, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, has visibility as its theme and promises to empower delegates through panels, workshops and networking. Attendees will experience keynote presentations,
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Head of Communications and Public Policy of Facebook Inc, Elliot Schrage, would step down from the company after a decade. Facebook on Thursday in a statement that Schrage led the social network’s response to scandals about privacy and election meddling. He will however stay on as an adviser to Facebook while his successor is chosen,
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany will on July 10 launch its first Merck Health Media Training in Nairobi, Kenya. Merck Health Media Training Program is planned to follow the Merck more than a Mother Media Recognition Awards Ceremony which will hold on July 9 to recognize winners from Kenya and
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The board of directors of the THISDAY-ARISE Media Group has announced new executive and senior appointments. According to a statement by the company, following the approval of the board, Ms. Ijeoma Nwogwugwu, after an 11-year stint as Editor of the three titles under the THISDAY stable, has been appointed the pioneer Managing Director of ARISE
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Precious Igbonwelundun writes on a scary encounter with armed thugs during a raid by Nigeria Navy At first it sounded like cheering. But matching closer to the open field at Ilashe Island, Atlas Cove, through the narrow bush path from the jetty, the scenario became clearer. Thugs corking their guns, displaying charms and spoiling for
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Journalists knowledgeable about the extractive industry in Nigeria have been invited to apply for a two-day class on Data Journalism. Deadline for the application is June 10. Applicants are expected to send a sample of a short piece they have written on the extractive industry to hafsat@yourbudgit.com The training is supported by Natural Resource Governance
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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated journalist and author, Kunle Ajibade, on his 60th birthday on May 28. President Buhari in his congratulatory message in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja joined the media industry in specially celebrating the renowned author of “Jailed for Life’’ and “What
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A conversation between Tunde Oladunjoye and Mass Communication Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State at the 2018 Press Week on Friday, May 25, 2018 on the role of the media in inculcating right values in youths PROTOCOLS I was on my way from Osogbo this morning to attend a Children’s Day programme
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Facebook has met with Lagos based Development Circle (DevC) leads for an afternoon of networking, connecting and sharing in the new NG_Hub space in Lagos. Lagos is home of the largest number of Developer Circle members across Africa, with over 8,800 members. The developer community has played a large role in Facebook’s success to date and
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