Prime Business Africa Publisher selected for 2023 Jefferson Fellowships

Publisher and editor-in-chief of Prime Business Africa, Dr Marcel Mbamalu, has been nominated to participate in the 2023 Jefferson Fellowships with the theme, Inequality in the US and Asia: Drivers, Consequences, and Policy Responses. According to a statement distributed by Africa Media Agency on behalf of Prime Business Africa, the media organisation is the only […]

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MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES (MAY 31 – JUNE 30, 2023)

For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us:  Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Call for Entries! The #KurtSchork Awards in International Journalism recognise excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption

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‘How to attain global relevance in media practice’

The Female Freelancers Federation (FFF), led by Elizabeth Osayande, on May 27, organized its 3rd edition of Media Expose, titled “Gaining Global Relevance via Pitching,” in the ever-evolving world of journalism. Although the webinar was open to all genders, it predominantly attracted female freelance journalists eager to learn about pitching from the award-winning journalist, Kofoworola

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Editor outlines pitching guidelines for story grants

Commissioning Editor, Nigeria at Conversation Africa, Ms Kofoworola Belo-Osagie has outlined basic guidelines for pitching for media grants. Belo-Osagie shared the guidelines and other insights for Gaining Global Relevance through pitching at a webinar organised by the Female Freelance Federation (FFF) on Thursday, May 27, 2023. She said it’s necessary to conduct thorough research and

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‘Death, depression nearly made me abandon Journalism’

On PENSDOWN:  Conversations Worth Your Time, Stephen Gyasi Jnr, Ghana-based communication trainer and Digital Strategist hosts Jonathan Ofori, Nothern Sector Editor, Dailymailgh.com and editor of the Kumasi branch at Assase radio. Ofori, shares, in this piece, his Journalism story and some of the challenges journalists face in everyday reporting. Stephen Gyasi Jnr: Some people got

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Nigeria Journalist, 11 others selected for FISU Young Reporters Programme

A Nigerian sports journalist, Hassan Abdulsalam, and 11 other young sports journalists have been selected to cover the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games in Chengdu, China. FISU  on Friday announced the list of the 12 International Young Reporters who will cover the Chengdu 2021 Games, from 28 July to 8 August. The

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Call for Media Product Fellowship

Young professionals in Nigeria have a chance to explore the audience and revenue pathway of media management under the new Media Product Fellowship initiated by the Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NMIP). According to the call for interested participants for the fellowship, the four-month-long programme is designed to build the product thinking, execution and business development

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MCDN commended for documenting opportunities, resources for journalists

The Deputy Rector of Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Dr Dele Omojuyigbe has commended the Executive Director of Media Career Development Network, (MCDN), Mr Lekan Otufodunrin and his organisation for enlightening journalists on training opportunities to enhance their careers. He gave the commendation during the presentation of the copy of the Nigeria Media Capacity Development

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Call for AFYMP 2023 funded fellowships

The Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals(AFYMP) has announced its second-year funded media fellowships in different categories for next-generation/early-career journalists. The funded media fellowships which include in-person two days of intensive workshops, and about six mentorship sessions for successful applicants will run across geo-political zones in Nigeria. According to a release by the AFYMP’s Executive

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