SWIJ: 2 years of impactful mentoring, training, networking for female journalists

In commemoration of the second year anniversary of Step-Up for Women In Journalism Initiative (SWIJ), Alice Onukwugha and Aniefon Dick write of the accomplishments of the organistion and its future goals.    Not satisfied with her accomplishments in journalism, award-winning freelance investigative journalist, Precious Ahiakwo was thinking of how to improve her skills and find […]

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Ogunseye named US based Presidential Precinct President/CEO

Former Sunday Editor of The Punch and Head of BBC, West Africa, Toyosi Ogunseye has been appointed as the new President & CEO of Presidential Precinct, a United States based organization that engages and inspires emerging leaders to address the most pressing challenges in their countries. According to a statement by the organization on Wednesday,

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EDITORIAL : Agenda for new Information Minister

Contrary to expectations, former Editor and Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Dele Alake, who was recently appointed as Special Adviser on Communication, Strategy and Special Duties by President Bola Tinubu was not named as the Minister of Information in the newly constituted federal cabinet. While Alake was named the Minister of Solid Minerals Development,

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WSCIJ Hosts 5th Report Women! FRLP Fellowship Induction

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is set to hold its fifth edition of the Report Women! Female Reporters’ Leadership Programme (FRLP) Fellowship induction and award presentation ceremony.   Scheduled to take place on September 4, 2023, in Lagos, the WSCIJ, Report Women FRLP Fellowship will confer fellowships on 12 exceptional female reporters

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Worldwide opportunities with deadlines till September

For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, Check out these opportunities with deadlines and apply. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us:  Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530    UFAHAMU AFRICA Call for Applications: Podcast Fellows  DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 UFAHAMU AFRICA invites researchers, journalists, practitioners, and podcasters

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Fact-Checking groups urged to collaborate for information dissemination

An International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) Fellow, Hannah Ajakaiye has emphasised the need for fact-checking organisations to continue to collaborate in disseminating information that would reach more people, especially people with disabilities (PWDs) She gave the charge in an address at the virtual session held to relaunch News Verifier Africa’s website on Friday, August 25th.

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News Verifier Africa launches Inclusive website

News Verifier Africa, a Factcheck organisation in Nigeria, has adopted inclusive approaches and policies specifically for those with hearing and visual impairment for its website re-launched on August 25, 2023. The new website was presented at a virtual session during which various speakers commended News Verifier Africa for the idea which addresses the crucial issue

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National conference on agricultural journalism holds in Abuja

The maiden edition of the National Conference on Agricultural Journalism (NCAJ) is scheduled to hold in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja from August 31 to September 1, 2023. The conference on the theme ‘Agricultural Journalism in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects’, according to a press release by the organisers is designed to discuss the major challenges

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