On June 5, every year, the world takes a moment to reflect on the state of the planet and what needs to be done to save it. This year, the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, did not only reflect. And it did. To mark World Environment Day 2026, the institution participated in a […]
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“Effective disability reporting is when journalists know how and when to use inclusive and non-discriminatory language in their reportage”.
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Risk assessment and appetite, self-regulation and accountability, active struggle, high standard and fact-based reporting were highlights of thoughts shared by young journalists in separate interviews when asked how they feel about practising journalism in a country with sustained press freedom violations. The young journalists are resiliently practising the profession despite the harsh realities of declining
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Nigeria Media Capacity Development Report is an annual publication of the Media Career Development Network to document various training programmes, activities and resources of media training and support organisations in the country. Click to DOWNLOAD 2021 Media Reports – (1).pdf N CONTENT Introduction 2021 Media NGOs/Institutions programmes Profile Key Quotes from Capacity/Career Development Interview Funders
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Until 2020, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) did not have a department of Mass communication or offer any media-related course. Notwithstanding, many students of the institution have developed an interest in journalism and excelled in writing for local, national and international media outlets. Through the student-run journalism platform, National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ)
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Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and Social Justice, on January 20, 2021, marked its one-year anniversary. The online investigative news portal marked its anniversary in a modest office celebration. In a statement titled: “FIJ At One: A message from our editor-in-chief”, ‘Fisayo Soyombo, Editor-in-chief and publisher of FIJ, narrated challenges and achievements, experienced by the
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By Emmanuel Udom It is no longer news that Femi Onayemi, a veteran journalist and correspondent of the defunct Concord Press of Nigeria, Lagos, is dead. Funke Fajorin, his step-daughter, confirmed this online, saying her Dad was admitted to a private hospital on December 25, 2021, and died on December 30, following an undisclosed illness. However, Fajorin
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A forerunner media-based organisation in the NGO community is currently looking for committed individuals who are goal-oriented and want to build up their career in a high paced, proficient work environment for the position of Programme Manager. Based in Lagos, his responsibilities will include the following; Drive major accountability journalism projects – strategy design, proposal
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Freelance Investigative and Development Journalist, Kelechukwu Iruoma has won many awards, grants and fellowships for his reports on many local and international platforms. In this online interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, he offers deep insights on his winning streak and what other interested journalists can do to maximise various opportunities. Congratulations on the Fellowship on
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The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 has been jointly awarded to two journalists, Founder of Rappler in Philipines, Maria Ressa and Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov, Editor-in-chief and founder of Novaya Gazeta. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said in an announcement on October 8 that Maria and Muratov won the award for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression
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