Interviews

Prospects in writing and efficient use of social media for writers – Otufodunrin

Special Express Writing and Publishing skills powered by Succestact recently organized a webinar on “Perspectives on Independent Writing Prospects’’ The webinar held on Tuesday, 8th June 2021 had Mr Lekan Otufodunrin, Executive Director Media Career Development as the lead speaker with Mr Sanmi Falobi moderating. Otufodunrin shared his experience as a writer, prospects for writers […]

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What I have learnt in ten years of publishing my magazine – Azuh Arinze

Before launching his publication YES INTERNATIONAL Magazine, Azuh Arinze has had vast experience in entertainment and celebrity reporting, including being Editor of Encomium Weekly for eight years. In this interview to mark the tenth anniversary of his magazine, Arinze who is also an author and communication strategist shares insights on the various lessons he has

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‘How to stop exploitation of broadcasters by media owners’

Worried by the continued exploitation of broadcasters by media owners, broadcaster and media entrepreneur, Fola Folayan has called for the launch of a new union to protect their rights better conditions of service. In this interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, the Operations Director of BROADCAST RADIO MASTER CLASS offers more insights on the worrisome working conditions

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How to entrench press freedom on campuses – Olorunyomi

The National Union of Campus Journalists, (NUCJ) in collaboration with Help Foundation for students hosted the Publisher of Premium Times, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi popularly known as Dapsy to discuss the theme: “Resilient Campus Journalism: Key Element in Education Reform.” The webinar was held on NUCJ Twitter handle on the 2nd of May, 2021 by 6:00

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Ateba on duty

‘How to successfully build an international online publication’

Former Senior Correspondent of The News Magazine now Founder and Senior International Correspondent of Today News Africa based in Washington, Simon Ateba in this interview with Lekan Otufodunrin speaks on what it has taken him and his team to build his international publication focused on U.S.-Africa ties, requirements for a successful online publication, how to

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Career Monitor: Folashade Adebayo: TELL, THE PUNCH, UNICEF Nigeria

Chevening Scholarship alumna, humanitarian and multiple award-winning journalist, Folashade Adebayo is the Communication Officer for UNICEF Nigeria, Maiduguri Field Office in Borno. In this role, Adebayo manages donor visibility, media partnerships and strategic communication for UNICEF’s humanitarian interventions across northeast Nigeria. Prior to this role, she served as Reporting and Communication Officer for Education programmes

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Ademigbuji on duty

Ademigbuji: My risky newsroom to UN agencies story

On Thursday, April 1, Adedeji Ademigbuji former Communications Associate at United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP)  resumed as the National Information Officer of the United Nations Office for the Coordination and Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Abuja. His duties in his new role include the following: Communications coordination: Support other team members in coordinating communications that

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on the beat

From Kankara – Jengebe: ‘My motivation for frontline reporting’

Amaka Okoye Presenter/Producer at ARISE NEWS is not your regular female journalist. She has become known for her ‘dare devil’ and extensive reporting of recent cases of kidnappings in northern parts of the country. In this online interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, Okoye formerly of Plus TV Africa shares her motivation for the kind of unique

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