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AI, Data-journalism: ‘Students must be trained for jobs of tomorrow’

Mass Communication students must be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow in a rapidly changing media industry influenced by AI and data journalism. The Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr Steve ‘Anu Adesemoye, stated this during a two-day AI and Data Journalism workshop,  in […]

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‘Not too young to be newspaper editors’

Should long years of experience be the major criterion for editorial leadership as canvassed by many veterans in the media industry? The immediate past Editor Daily of The PUNCH Newspaper, Dayo Oketola says an emphatic NO. Oketola spoke at his  Exaugural lecture titled “Print Journalism in Peril: How Editors Are Battling the Challenges” and presented his book “The

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Advice for media interns by Amnesty Country Director

Nigeria Country Director, Isa Sanusi has advised media student interns on the importance of focusing on professional growth and development rather than solely chasing financial gain. He gave the advice during an interview after the recent courtesy call to the office of Human Rights Journalists Network (HRJN) along with Governance Project Manager at Amnesty International UK,

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Take charge of your careers, female journalists urged

Female journalists in Nigeria have been urged to take charge of their careers and overcome limitations hindering their growth. This call to action was made on Thursday, September 12  at a virtual workshop on “Overcoming career growth limitations” in commemoration of the third anniversary of Step-Up for Women in Journalism Initiative (SWIJ). The event brought

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Student journalists urged to prioritise excellence, not monetary gains

County Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi has  urged media Interns to prioritize competence, diligence and excellence over the pursuit of intense desire for chasing money during their early days in the media profession. Mr Sanusi gave the advise during an interview after a courtesy visit by his organisation to the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria

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