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Journalists must be deliberate about their career, skills development – Otufodunrin

Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Mr Lekan Otufodunrin has urged journalists to be deliberate about developing their careers and positioning themselves for new opportunities through acquiring modern skills. Otufodunrin, who was a guest on Television Continental (TVC) on the station’s breakfast programme on Thursday which focused on Understanding Media Career Focus: Trends, […]

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Media executives lament lack of press freedom in Nigeria

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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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Obaji nominated for One World’s International Journalist of the Year Award

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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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Create a level playing field for women in politics, KDI urges journalists

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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 to hire more correspondents, contributors

The Guardian names new Editor

Secure your financial future as a journalist – Otufodunrin

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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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MRA requests for scope of independence granted NBC by Buhari

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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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Job hunt: Skills new media graduates need

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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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