By Ibukunoluwa Daramola At the recently concluded Women in Journalism Conference, 2017 in Lagos, the speakers on each panel emphasized one point categorically to the participants which is that there should be a platform for young and budding journalists to grow in order to reach the peak in journalism or whatever they may find themselves. […]
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Praise Olowe, a graduate of Mass Communication from Joseph Ayo Babalola University recalls her internship days at The Nation Newspapers Waking up every morning and thinking about going to work could be nerves -wracking. Worrying about virtually everything, from what to wear to work considering the day’s weather, to what the day holds. Combining
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While navigating the world of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, there is a lot to deal with including mingling, creating impression, personal branding, increasing your circle of friends and enjoy every other social MD activity you can imagine. When you are busy mingling online, through your use of social media it is important to note that this
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Quite a number of female journalists, especially in Nigeria are confronted with gender inequities, various forms of intimidation and cultural barriers that threaten to blunt their career progress. In this age and time, some less informed individuals, sadly, still believe women are meant for the kitchen, the ‘other room’ and not the newsroom. Challenges for
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Joseph Olaoluwa, a graduate of English and Literary Studies from Obafemi Awolowo University writes on his sojourn to and in The Nation. With the appropriate experience as a student journalist and veteran campus journalist in the eyes of many, one would think landing an internship with a top newspaper firm would be as easy as
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It can be pretty difficult and frustrating to get hired when you are a fresh graduate with very short or no years of experience. When the job description says, “five to eight years of experience” or “at least 12 years’ experience” you seem to wonder if you are employable. However, many recruiters put years of
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On the fifteenth anniversary of working with Nigeria’s major telecommunication company, Airtel Nigeria, Emeka Oparah, Vice President, Corporate Communications & CSR writes on his career fulfilling experience. I’m lacking in appropriate words, in English Language, that is, to describe the last 15 years, during which I have moved from working for Econet Wireless to Vodacom
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In commemoration of the World Sports Journalists Day, Segun Odunayo pays tributes to top Nigerian sports journalists Today marks the 23rd year of celebrating Sports Journalists across the world. Sports Journalists report about sporting activities and various happenings in the world of sports. In Nigeria and other countries across the globe, the advantages of this
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Lekan Otufodunrin, former Managing Editor of The Nation Newspaper says his journalism career may not have been fulfilling as it is but for the support of Managing Director of The Nation Newspapers, Victor Ifijeh. On my birthdays, I usually get to read moving tributes about how God has used me to support the careers of
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Solution Journalism Network, also called SoJo, is expanding its training opportunities to the African region. I had the chance to talk with Carolyn Robinson, who would be leading the training programs in Africa this year. Carolyn, a video journalist, media program director, and educator has many years of journalism practice under her belt. She is also
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