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Meyer: Boost for Solution journalism in Africa

Multi-media journalist, Rouna J. Meyer has resumed as Manager, Africa Initiative at the Solution Journalism Network. Her appointment has been widely hailed as well deserved considering her accomplishments in the profession and support for media professionals. Expectations are high with many organisations and individuals indicating their interests in learning more and adopting Solution journalism in […]

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The Journalism Clinic Journalism Masterclass debuts

Starting on Saturday 6 February, The Journalism Clinic will launch its Journalism Masterclass programme with the #FixTheLeaks online workshop. According to the Founder/Director, The Journalism Clinic, Taiwo Obe, the Journalism Masterclass is aimed at helping journalists excel in their practice. The maiden edition, #FixTheLeaks, says Obe, is to help journalists working in newsrooms or as

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What to do about depression in newsrooms, on the beat

Ashishana Justina, The Nation’s correspondent in Niger State in her #Journo-Inspiration series writes about a recent case of suicide due to depression and makes a case for journalists to pay attention to their mental health In journalism, oftentimes, we fight the battle of others but when it comes to issues affecting us, no one cares

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New appointments in TheCable, Premium Times, Dateline Nigeria

The management of three online media organisations, Premium Times, TheCable and Dateline Nigeria have announced new appointments and promotion of their staff. Kola Olapoju will take over from Taiwo George as editor of TheCable from February 1. George has resigned his appointment for a yet to be disclosed new appointment in another media organisation. Two

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When Journalism kicks you, let it kick you forward

Media Career Development Specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin writes on managing journalism career against the background of layoffs and other circumstances that may cost journalists their jobs. One of my favourite inspiring quotes is “when life kicks you, let it kick you forward” by Kay Yow,  an American Basketball coach who was inducted into the Women’s Basketball

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How to enhance your media career in 2021

Career Development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin highlights lessons from the career accomplishments of a female journalist in 2020 and suggests what journalists should do in 2021. In case you missed it, below is what Elfredah Kelvin, a journalist based in Port Harcourt, River State shared online on December 31 titled ” OVERVIEW OF INCREDIBLE 2020″ about

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