As my second semester drew to a close, I found myself at a crossroad, filled with anxiety about my upcoming internship. It wasn’t just about securing a spot, it was about finding a place that offered genuine mentoring, sincere coaching, and frequent training to truly prepare me for my media career. In my search for […]
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Congratulations! I’m part of this historic moment of the 30th anniversary of the DAAR Communication Group owners of African Independent Television and Ray Power. I became part of the family shortly after its establishment in 1994 because of the proscription of Concord Press of Nigeria where I was a political correspondent. I was absorbed as
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The Media Career Library Series offer a treasure trove of insights into media books and publications of journalists about Nigeria’s media landscape, experience, adventures, media practice and other topical books for intellectual engagement. In this edition of the series, we looked into the symbolic work of a Nigerian media leader, Richard Ikiebe. The “Nigerian Media
Media Career Library: Ikiebe’s Book of Unique Insight into Nigeria Media Evolution. Read More »
Heritage Kehinde of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos (UNILAG), writes about her first week of internship experience at Media Career Development Network. For a long time now, I have anticipated my internship experience so much because it would be my first work experience as a student. I was looking forward to it
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Abdulwarees Solanke, Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Corporate Development Department Voice of Nigeria writes on the retirement of the Director of News of Voice of Nigeria, Austeen Elewodalu. The last Board of Management meeting of Voice of Nigeria which turned out to be a Valedictory for Mr. Austeen Elewodalu was a most emotional one
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Abdulwarees Solanke, Deputy Director Strategic Planning and Corporate Development Department Voice of Nigeria pays tribute to his late colleague. I call her Dr. Shade. My last encounter with FolaShade Olatunbosun, a petite, charming and cheerful lady who is Deputy Director of Training at Voice of Nigeria was before Sallah. Before being transferred to the Training
‘VON’s lost asset, a sister and friend I will miss’ Read More »
Journalists are masters of storytelling, whether delivering breaking news with short, direct sentences or crafting elaborate feature stories with compelling narratives. When these skilled professionals write books, they bring their expertise to full scale on a broader canvas, offering readers a wealth of knowledge and insight through impeccable storytelling and narrative techniques. Here are five
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News Editor and Career Mentor at BBC News, Omotola Adebanjo was right about most people spending more time at work than home in her recent post on LinkedIn. Her advice to “Find joy in your work” is however not something many can easily do depending on their perception of what work is about, especially the ones
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In our first Window of the World series highlighting what journalists and organisations beyond Nigeria are doing with lessons to learn from, we report on the award won by Food For Mzansi, a South Africa-based media platform. Food For Mzansi, a South Africa-based agricultural news publication has every reason to celebrate its global win during
South Africa’s Food For Mzansi did it! Read More »
It was a mind-blowing moment at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) on May 8 when the postgraduate students were informed by the Executive Director of Media Career Network, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin that he would clock 60 the next day. Otufodunrin, a lecturer at the institute, had come into the Multimedia and Online Journalism class
Otufodunrin: ‘My memorable life, career experiences at 60’ Read More »