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The Nation’s Alao, 21 others selected for UN’s journalism fellowship

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A reporter with The Nation, Alao Abiodun has been selected for the prestigious Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF) to cover the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to the organisers, Alao is among the 22 journalists selected from more than 700 applicants worldwide for the RAF program. “I am honoured […]

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Muoka appointed NCC’s Public Affairs Director

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A journalist and public relations practitioner, Reuben Muoka has been appointed as the new Director of Public Affairs (DPA) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The management of the commission in a statement signed by its Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Professor Umar Danbatta, said  Muoka takes over from Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, who has assumed

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Why print edition is still necessary- Podium Publisher

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In an evolving world of digitization where it’s as if the print media is daily losing its value and audience to the online media, the Podium Magazine has launched its print edition. The Podium which started with an online edition via www.thepodiummedia.com  had a formal unveiling of its print edition, the Podium International Magazine, on

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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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