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Soyombo wins International Award for Excellence in Journalism

Founder and editor of the Foundation for Investigative journalism, Fisayo Soyombo is one of the “Merit Award” winner of the 2019 Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Award for Excellence in Journalism. Soyombo was listed among seven merit award recipients for his 2019 undercover investigation on Nigeria’s criminal justice system funded by TheCable and the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), in […]

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Media Programmes &Opportunities THISWEEK (May 24 – May 30, 2021), UPCOMING

Media Programmes and Opportunities THIS WEEK (May 24 – May 30, 2021) and UPCOMING include deadlines for projects, conference, training, lecture, fellowships and others Monday, May, 24 Paid INTERNSHIP AT AFRICA-CHINA REPORTING PROJECT May 24 is the deadline to apply for a paid internship for The Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) at Wits Journalism is looking for an

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NACJ UDUS chapter visits Vision FM for mentorship, collaboration

The Executive of the National Association of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, (UDUS) Chapter, Sokoto has paid a courtesy visit to Vision FM, Sokoto to seek more mentorship opportunities for students of the institution and collaboration for an upcoming programme. During the visit on Thursday, May 20,  Abiodun Jamiu, the President of the association

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Vacancies: Web Editor, Nigeria Bureau Chief, Partnership Officer

Three urgent vacancies exist in three top media organisations for qualified applicants. Web Editor Radio Now is a public service media company focused on delivering accurate and balanced Nigeria-focused programming. We exist to hold power accountable and help Nigerians be better informed, and involved citizens. Now more than ever, Nigerians need information they can trust,

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Vacancy: Managing Editor

A vacancy exists for the post of Managing Editor at Newswire www. newswirengr.com The Managing Editor will set themes and determine content, solicit and evaluate pitches from writers, assign stories, schedule articles and reviews, support the editors, communicate feedbacks and format articles for publication. The suitable candidate should be skilled in content management, with news

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How to know the right career choice while studying Mass Communication

In our Media Career Q&A series, Media Career Development Specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin responds to a question by a student of Mass Communication from Covenant University, Otta. To know the right career choice to make among the various options available will require knowing what they all involve and if it’s what you will want to do

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UPCOMING Media programmes to apply for

Upcoming  media programmes and opportunities include vacancies, paid-internship, award, fellowship, conference and call for papers SUNDAY, May 23, 2021 Vacancy for DIGITAL JOURNALIST BBC Africa is seeking to recruit an experienced journalist to deliver impactful digital features and investigative content. Details  Monday, May, 24 Paid INTERNSHIP AT AFRICA-CHINA REPORTING PROJECT May 24 is the deadline

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Call for Application: Female Reporters’ Leadership Programme

Friday, May 28 is the deadline for submission of application for the 2021 Report Women! Female Reporters Leadership Programme (FRLP) Fellowship by Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in collaboration with the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). The fourth edition of the fellowship will focus on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and

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