Secure your financial future as a journalist – Otufodunrin

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Executive Director of the Media Career Development Network, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin has shared valuable insights with members of the Female Freelancers Federation (FFF) in Nigeria and other journalists about investing wisely and building a successful career. Speaking at an online webinar on “Tips on Investments as a freelance journalist”, Otufodunrin emphasised the importance of securing […]

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Five Nigerian journalists on One World Media Awards longlist

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Five Nigerian journalists are on the long list of nominees for the One World Media Awards to celebrate the best media coverage from across the global south and around the world. The listed journalists are Damilola Ayeni of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Damilola Banjo and  Philip Obaji Jr. | Freelance/The Daily Beast. Others are

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12 female journalists selected for Wole Soyinka Centre Leadership programme

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Twelve female journalists have been selected by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) for the champion-building edition of its 2023 Report Women! Female Reporters’ Leadership Programme (FRLP) fellowship. The selected journalists are Karina Igonikon of the  British Broadcasting Corporation, Pidgin, Rivers, Zubaida Baba Ibrahim – HumAngle Media, Abuja, Ijeoma Okereke-Adagba – Centre for

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Media Opportunities (March 27 – March 31, 2023)

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Below is a list of opportunities for journalists and media practitioners to apply for and participate.  DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 27 Dataphyte Broadcast Media Fellowship Dataphyte calls for pitches: “We are pleased to invite broadcast journalists in the southwest to submit pitches that focus on mainstreaming gender data into their coverage of socioeconomic and development themes.”

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MRA requests for scope of independence granted NBC by Buhari

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has asked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)  to provide details of the independence reportedly granted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Commission in the exercise of its regulatory functions. NBC’s Director General, Malam Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, had announced at a media briefing in Abuja on February 9, 2023, that the President had

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Job hunt: Skills new media graduates need

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The University of Lagos Mass Communication Alumni Association (UMCAA) has hosted its first mentoring session for new members to enhance their preparedness for the increasingly competitive labour market. The session was facilitated by members of the association who have distinguished themselves in their chosen endeavours including veteran journalist Lekan Otufodurin, seasoned Public Relations professional, Eniola

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MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES (March – April, 2023)

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Below are media and journalism opportunities; training, pitches and fellowships MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2023 Journalists interested in climate change issues can attend a webinar on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the latest advocacy efforts at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by East West Center. APPLY HERE DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2023 Internews’ Earth Journalism

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‘How I won four awards with one health story’

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Zainab Yetunde Adam, a  young multi-media award-winning investigative journalist is a freelance journalist working on Gender, Conflict, Humanitarian and development stories in Borno State. She has also worked in a couple of media organizations including the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Maiduguri, being an On-Air Personality, News Producer and Caster at Al-Ansar Radio and Television and

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