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Fact-Checking groups urged to collaborate for information dissemination

An International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) Fellow, Hannah Ajakaiye has emphasised the need for fact-checking organisations to continue to collaborate in disseminating information that would reach more people, especially people with disabilities (PWDs) She gave the charge in an address at the virtual session held to relaunch News Verifier Africa’s website on Friday, August 25th. […]

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News Verifier Africa launches Inclusive website

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News Verifier Africa, a Factcheck organisation in Nigeria, has adopted inclusive approaches and policies specifically for those with hearing and visual impairment for its website re-launched on August 25, 2023. The new website was presented at a virtual session during which various speakers commended News Verifier Africa for the idea which addresses the crucial issue

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Vanguard GM/EIC retires after 37 years service

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After 37 years of employment at the Vanguard Newspaper, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief has retired from the company. He confirmed his retirement in a “Thank You Note” message on Saturday in which he expressed his sincere gratitude for the support he had during his stay in the company. “After 37 years of

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National conference on agricultural journalism holds in Abuja

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The maiden edition of the National Conference on Agricultural Journalism (NCAJ) is scheduled to hold in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja from August 31 to September 1, 2023. The conference on the theme ‘Agricultural Journalism in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects’, according to a press release by the organisers is designed to discuss the major challenges

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Kosoko Appointed Lagos Television GM

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The Acting General Manager of Lagos Television (LTV), Mrs. Sola Kosoko has been officially appointed as the head of the station. Mrs Kosoko’s confirmation was announced recently, marking a new chapter in her career. She assumed the role of acting General Manager after the departure of Mrs. Siju Alabi in June. Her appointment has been

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Nigerian Journalists shine at 2022 Sanlam Financial Journalism Awards

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Five Nigerian journalists have clinched top honours in the 2022 edition of the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, recently held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Proving their mettle among their peers from across Africa, the outstanding Nigerian journalists are Ronald Adamolekun of Premium Times who won the ‘African Growth Story’ category and Damilola

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Award-winning journalist releases book on child trafficking

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Award-winning journalist, Juliana Francis has announced the release of her new book shedding light on child trafficking, particularly into sex slavery. Titled “We Are Priceless,” the book aims to combat various crimes against children including sex slavery, trafficking, child labor, and abuse. According to a press statement by the Chairman of the Book

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WSCIJ, Alaka commended for capacity development programmes

Media should lead campaign against unjust laws, violation of rights

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Abiodun Olatunji has emphasised the need for the Nigerian media to continue to lead the charge against unjust laws and the violation of citizens’ rights by the government and its agencies. He gave the charge in a keynote address at the 2023 Annual Lecture of the National Association of

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Communication Scholar buried amidst tributes

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At a solemn ceremony held on Friday, July 14, 2023, the Former Dean of the School of Communication and Media Studies, Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Lai Oso, was laid to rest, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. Serving as the Dean of the school from 2011 to 2015, he played

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