The media have been urged to focus on reporting issues at sub-national levels of government for democracy to work in Nigeria. Stakeholders made the call at the 14th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series themed ‘Can democracy work without a strong sub-national media?’ held virtually on Wednesday 13 July 2022. The lecture commemorated the 88th […]
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Participants at a two-day Media Capacity Building Workshop on Safety/Security Consciousness and Mechanisms in Investigative Reporting and Coverage of Conflicts or Dangerous Assignments have suggested fourteen ways journalists can ensure their safety. They made the recommendations at the workshop organised by International Press Centre (IPC) for Journalists in Anambra, Delta and Edo States on
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The role of media at the sub-national levels of government will be in focus at the 14th edition of the annual Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series on Wednesday 13 July 2022. ‘Can democracy work without a strong sub-national media?’ will be the theme of the webinar according to a press statement by the organisers,
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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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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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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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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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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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The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria has expressed concern over the renewed wave of attacks on journalists including those covering the primaries by political parties. IPC said in a statement by its Press Freedom Officer, Melody Lawal that its Safety of Journalists Alert Desk has documented four recent attacks. The recent attacks include the following:
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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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