Media Career Services, (MCS), a media training, research and consulting orgnasation has appointed Seye Joseph as Media Career Development Officer. Seye, a graduate of Mass Communication from The Polytechnic, Ibadan will take charge of the daily operations of the organization committed to promoting excellence in media practice in the country. He will be available for […]
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By Seye Joseph The Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) the umbrella body for practicing and professional journalists in both the print and broadcast media in Nigeria has called for entries for the 2013 Ladi Lawal NUJ Journalist of the Year. The award is named after Alhaji Ladi Lawal former National President and Lagos State Chairman
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By MCS Reporter Media Rights Agenda (MRA) will host a two-day Africa Regional Conference on Freedom of Information Implementation on March 18 and 19, 2014 in Abuja, to design strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of access to information laws on the continent. The Conference according to a statement by Ayode Longe, MRA’s Programme Manager, will
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School of Media and Communication of Pan Atlantic University, Lagos has announced its Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Communication. This was made known in a statement that was released recently by the institution. The programme will run in three aspects that involve Multimedia Journalism, Community Relations and Digital Media with core focus on Design and
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By MCS Reporter A soon-to-be-launched top-quality online newspaper has commenced hiring of editorial staff. The publication has vacancies for the following positions: Editor, News Editor, Correspondent, Nation Capital, Business Reporter and Entertainment Reporter. Entertainment Reporter, Metro Reporter, Sports Reporter, Photo&Video Journalist and Content Producer/Social Media Manager are also to be hired. Requirements for the positions
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A national newspaper operating in Lagos and Abuja requires the services of editorial staff. Vacant positions include that of the Editor, Deputy Editor ( Lagos and Abuja), Assistant Editors, Reports and State Correspondents and Freelance State Correspondents. Minimum requirement for Editor, Deputy Editor and Assistant Editor is Bsc or HND in any discipline with a
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By Biyi Olaniyi No violet Bulawayo, a Zimbabwean has emerged winner of the inaugural edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature. Bulawayo beat the two other writers on the shortlist, Yewande Omotosho and Karen Jennings, to win the prize with her maiden novel, We Need New Names. The novel is a satire of the dictatorship
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A media investor group, Vee Communications has confirmed its takeover of the publication of Nigerian Compass Newspaper owned by former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. According to a press release signed by ‘Jumoke Awe, Media Consultant to Vee Communications, the acquisition of the publishing rights to Compass Newspaper by the new firm led by
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Entries have been invited for the 2014 African Blogger Awards (http://www.africanbloggerawards.com) that measures online and social influencers’ reach and influence through data analysis. The awards, divided into 36 categories, are open to bloggers, Instagrammers, Tweeters and YouTubers across Africa. Categories are diverse, and include sectors such as Advice, Fashion and Beauty, Events and Nightlife, Education,
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Schneider Electric (http://www.schneider-electric.com), the global specialist in energy management, is sponsoring the first edition of the Media Awards on Electrical Counterfeiting in Africa, to be held between February 18 and March 9, 2014. This competition according to a statement by the company is open to African journalists who publish or broadcast original investigative reports on
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