Media executives have expressed concerns about the lack of press freedom in the country and other factors hindering the media from adequately performing its roles. They spoke on Wednesday, May 3 at a Twitter space organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day. Present at the […]
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Nigerian journalist, Philip Obaji, is one of the three finalists for the 2023 One World Media (OWM) International Journalist of the Year award. Obaji, a freelance journalist/The Daily Beast, made the shortlist for the award along with David Pilling, Africa Editor of the Financial Times and Bel Trew of The Independent according to the announcement
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Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a youth-focused non-governmental organization, has called on media personnel and journalists in Nigeria to promote women’s participation in the country’s politics. KDI made this call at a one-day gender-sensitive reporting training for key media personnel, held at Grand Bee Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, to support women’s political participation.
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TechCabal, a leading source of technology news, analysis and insights in Africa, which recently clocked 10 plans to recruit more correspondents and contributors across Africa. The company will also establish partnerships with local media outlies, tech hubs and start-ups as part of its expansion plans. “We aim to provide in-depth and localised coverage of the
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A new Editor (Daily), Dr Oluwafemi Adekoya has been named by the management of Guardian Newspapers Limited as part of the restructuring of its editorial and management operations ahead of its 40th anniversary in July. The Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, Mr. Martins Oloja, in a statement on Monday, said the Chairman of
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Executive Director of the Media Career Development Network, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin has shared valuable insights with members of the Female Freelancers Federation (FFF) in Nigeria and other journalists about investing wisely and building a successful career. Speaking at an online webinar on “Tips on Investments as a freelance journalist”, Otufodunrin emphasised the importance of securing
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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has asked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to provide details of the independence reportedly granted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Commission in the exercise of its regulatory functions. NBC’s Director General, Malam Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, had announced at a media briefing in Abuja on February 9, 2023, that the President had
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The University of Lagos Mass Communication Alumni Association (UMCAA) has hosted its first mentoring session for new members to enhance their preparedness for the increasingly competitive labour market. The session was facilitated by members of the association who have distinguished themselves in their chosen endeavours including veteran journalist Lekan Otufodurin, seasoned Public Relations professional, Eniola
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The Nigerian Women in Public Relations (NGWiPR) has announced its lineup of speakers ahead of the second edition of the Experiencing PR annual conference. The hybrid conference is slated to take place on March 30, 2023, at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, and online. Themed “Beyond Crisis: PR for Perception Management in Business and Public Affairs”, the
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The Nigerian media deserves commendation for the wide and innovative coverage of recent Presidential and National Assembly elections. The pre-election coverage was also exhaustive and provided Nigerians enough information to help them decide on who to vote for in the election. By assigning their reporters across the country to as many polling booths and collation
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