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25 fellows selected for MTN Media Innovation Programme

Twenty-five media practitioners and digital content creators have been selected for the fifth cohort of the MTN Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (MIP) implemented in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University. The selected fellows, according to a statement by MTN, include: Agbetiloye David Dekunle (Business Insider Africa) Adeniyi Fatima Adetoke (NotJustOk) Adetola […]

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Oyekanmi appointed LTV GM

The Director, Strategy Centre, at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Oyekanmi has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Television (LTV). The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, approved the appointment  following the disengagement of the erstwhile General Manager of the station, Mrs. Sola Kosoko.

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Political Correspondents congratulate new Baze University VC

The National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) has congratulated one of its distinguished members, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, on his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria. Adeniyi was a former Political Correspondent of The Guardian Newspapers. In a congratulatory message on behalf of the association by the Chairman of the NAPOC

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MCDN launches Media Career Fix to enhance journalism careers

More than 150 journalists are set to benefit from the Media Career Development Programme, Media Career Fix, organised by the Media Career Development Network (MCDN). The Executive Director of MCDN, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, announced the programme, which is supported by Nigeria LNG Limited, at its launch in Lagos last week. After assessing participants’ career progress

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NLNG workshop trains journalists on new media skills

The second edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop for 2026 has held in Lagos with journalists representing diverse media outlets equipped with practical skills in data visualisation, online verification, audience engagement, and managing a strong digital presence. The three-day session according to a statement by Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Nigeria NLG Limited,  Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku

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Editors inaugurate Committee on Research, Training, Publications

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has inaugurated its Research, Training and Publications Committee as part of efforts to keep members informed on emerging issues, enhance professional skills and promote journalism scholarship. The committee chaired by Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, has other seasoned journalists and media professionals

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Journalists selected for urban challenges reporting project

Eight journalists have been selected by the DevReporting, in partnership with the Pro-Poor Development Media (PDM) Network, for a story project that examines critical urban challenges affecting communities in Lagos State, with support from the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC). The selection according to a statement by the Team Lead/Editor-in-Chief of DevReporting, Mojeed Alabi, followed

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Nigeria Signals Strategic AI Ambition at Global Summit

Nigerian Stakeholders have called for coordinated national implementation of the country’s National AI Strategy.   They made the call at the 2026 Global AI Summit in India, where delegates supported by Luminate, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Nigeria AI Collective participated in high-level discussions, exhibitions, and South–South collaboration sessions.   On Thursday at New Delhi,

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Journalists urged to be more development-focused

The United States Consulate in Lagos, in collaboration with the Media Career Development Network (MCDN), has hosted another bi-monthly Journalism Clinic with a call on journalists to be more development focused in their reporting. The session, held at the U.S. Consulate in Victoria Island, Lagos, according to https://mediaerrandsnews.com/ brought together early- and mid-career journalists for

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