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Ademigbuji on duty

Ademigbuji: My risky newsroom to UN agencies story

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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’

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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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What journalists must do to enhance their careers – Ruona Meyer

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  Ruona J Meyer, 2019 Emmy Nominee is a multi-media journalist with 17 years’ experience in print, radio, wire agency and digital outlets across Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK. She was a pioneer staff of the BBC’s Pidgin service and has worked for Reuters South Africa, Financial Times of London, ThisDay and Next Newspapers

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‘How to genuinely excel in journalism’

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Former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief eSat TV, South Africa, Mapi Mhlangu, is a specialist in delivering compelling television news content and newsroom processes. In this online interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, she speaks on her career, state of the media in Africa and other issues. In October last year, you shared this tweet, “The Mapi I’m

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‘How journalists can survive digital, economic disruption of the media’

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She started off as a radio journalist thirteen years ago. By dint of intentional career development planning and mastery of relevant skills, Comfort (Commy) Mussa has become multiple award-winning multimedia journalist through her work with local and international media organisations in Cameroon. Mussa, an impactful social worker and gender advocate whose was recently honoured by

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#ENDSARS: What the public need to know about professional journalism – Otufodunrin

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Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin was guest on Channels Television programme, Arise to discuss information dissemination during the recent upheaval across the country. Otufodunrin spoke on fake news, misinformation and disinformation and urged Nigerians to be careful of information overload and verify contents before sharing. The former Managing Editor

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‘How to excel and remain relevant in the media industry’

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Mr. Aliu Akoshile, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, NatureNews and former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Times in this online interview with Lekan Otufodunrin spoke on his recent rescue work in the Daily Times, new media project and the way out of the challenges in the industry. Your exit from Daily Times came as a surprise considering some major

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‘What journalists should know about successful book writing and publishing’

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  Olukorede S. Yishau is an award-winning journalist, novelist and short-story writer. His first novel, In the Name of Our Father, has been a subject of thesis by students in Nigerian universities. It was published by Parrésia Publishers Limited in 2018 and described by two-time Booker finalist Chigozie Obioma as a ‘work of deceptive simplicity’.

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‘How journalists, media can effectively maximize data-reporting platforms, skills’

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  Joshua Olufemi, founder of Dataphyte and former Director of Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) is a media management executive with experience in investigative journalism, open data advocacy, civic innovation, and media development in Nigeria.   In this interview with Lekan Otufodunrin, Olufemi shares his journey into media innovation and development work, opportunities for

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