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21 female journalists inducted Wole Soyinka Centre’s leadership fellows

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Twenty-one female journalists across media organisations in Nigeria have been inducted as Fellows of the Report Women Female Reporters Leadership Programme (FRLP) of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). They were inducted on Thursday, June 9 in Lagos after participating in months of rigorous training and mentorship, and implemented story and leadership projects, […]

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Nigeria Government accused of encouraging attacks against journalists

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has accused the Federal Government of encouraging attacks against journalists and media organizations by failing to protect journalists and punish perpetrators of such attacks. According to a statement by MRA’s Communications Officer, Mr. Idowu Adewale, the perpetrators noted are frequently security agents or other government officials.   Observing that at least

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US Consulate, MCDN hold panel discussion on press freedom

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As part of activities to mark the World Press Freedom Day 2022, the Media Career Development Network (MCDN), with the support of the U.S. Consulate General will hold a panel discussion on the theme: “Journalism Under Digital Siege: The Digital Era’s Impact on Freedom of Expression, Safety of Journalists and Access to Information.”   The panel

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US Consulate, MCDN hold programmes for World Press Freedom Day

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The U.S. Consulate General in collaboration with Media Career Development Network will mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day with multiple events from May 10 to May 27. Information Specialist of the Public Affairs Section of the Consulate, Temitayo Famutimi in a press statement said the activities will begin on May 10 with a screening and panel discussion on the documentary “Joseph

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Journalists publish book on aborted 3rd republic, June 12 crisis

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A book on the aborted third republic and the June 12 debacle under former President Ibrahim Babangida has been published by members of the National Association of Political Correspondents made up of veteran journalists and political correspondents.   The book is titled Nigeria’s Aborted 3rd Republic and the June 12 debacle: Reporters’ Account contains articles

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The Punch: Joseph takes over as MD/EIC, Osinubi retires

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  From May 1, 2022, the Executive Director, Digital Operations and Publications of The Punch Newspapers, Mr Adeyeye Joseph will take over as the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the company.   Joseph’s elevation by the board of directors of Punch Nigeria Limited according to a report in the newspaper on April 1 followed the retirement of the

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#Breakthebias tips for female young journalists

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Young female journalists have been advised on how to overcome bias against women in the profession and enhance their careers. They were counselled by top female journalists at a discussion forum to mark the 2022 International Women’s Day organised by Media Career Development Network (MCDN) in Lagos on the theme #Breakthebias. The speakers included Deputy

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Application open for contract reporting project

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The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has called for applications from “suitable and qualified” journalists for the third phase of its Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP). A statement signed by Agema Gloria, the Centre’s Deputy Programme Manager, disclosed that the OCRP programme is scheduled to hold for three-year. The OCPR, according to the statement,

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