The International Press Centre (IPC), has described the invasion of the premises of Premium Times in Abuja and the subsequent arrest of its Publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi and the judiciary correspondent, Evelyn Okakwu by armed police men on the night of January 19, 2017, as an unacceptable assault on freedom of the Press. Director of […]
Etisalat Nigeria has announced the names of the three shortlisted authors for the 2016 edition of its pan-African flagship literary prize, the Etisalat Prize for Literature (https://Prize.Etisalat.com.ng). The three writers who made the final shortlist are, Jacqui L’Ange (South Africa); The Seed Thief (Umuzi Publishers, South Africa), Jowhor Ile (Nigeria) And After Many Days (Kachifo
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APO Africa and Middle East is giving away a fully paid trip for one African journalist to cover the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai. In a statement by the organisers, benefits to be enjoyed by the lucky journalist include a round trip ticket and accommodation to cover the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) one of
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), says it plans to sue media organisations at the Industrial Arbitration Court for defaulting in the payment of their workers. Mr Deji Elumoye, Chairman, Lagos council of the union, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN), in Lagos on Tuesday. He said the organisations had been
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Veteran journalist, Ad’Obe Obe, better known as ‘Obe’ by friends and close associates has launched a book to commemorate his 70th birthday. Obe who has worked in many newsrooms in Nigeria before leaving for Germany in the 1970’s, launched the book titled, ‘Yunhouse’ via the internet to mark birthday. In the new
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By Seye Joseph Five senior staff of New Telegraph and Sun Newspapers have lost their jobs in on going efforts by management of the publication to cut cost of operation. In New Telegraph, three Managing Editors got letters of disengagement from the company last week. The editors included Yemi Ajayi, Managing Editor, Business and Strategy,
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A new e-book released this week, Talking to Africa: Considering Culture in Communications for a Complex Continent, argues that Communications and public relations in Africa are not a One-size-fits-all exercise. Mimi Kalinda, the author of Talking to Africa and Managing Director of Africommunications Group (ACG), a pan-African public relations company, leverages her experience over almost
Post Title: Social Media Consultant Responsibility: Ending Violence against children Level: NOC Location: Abuja/Lagos (remote work to be considered) Duration: 6 months Post Title: Communications Consultant Responsibility: Ending Violence against Children Level: NOC Location: Abuja/Lagos (remote work to be considered) Duration: 6 months For details on job description and application process, please visit: www .unicef.org/employ
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From Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council is set to get a befitting Media Resource Centre, e-library and peace garden to enhance journalist productivity. The Media Resource Center is to be funded by His Eminence, Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the e-library by Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Shehu
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The new Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN), Ademola Akinlabi, has promised to ensure the enhancement of skills of members during his tenure. In an interview with mediacareerng.org after his election, Akinlabi said he will sustain and improve on efforts regarding professional development. “Success belongs to everybody because we
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