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#ENDSARS protests: Editors condemn shooting, urges journalists to be safety conscious

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the shooting and killing of unarmed protesters by security men in different parts of the country over the #ENDSARS protests. The Guild in a statement on Wednesday demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari should address the nation to calm frayed nerves. While noting that there is nothing wrong […]

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Media Programmes THISWEEK ( October 19- 24, 2020)

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Media Programmes and activities scheduled to hold this week include training, election, call for applications, deadlines, among others between Monday, October 19- Saturday, October 24, 2020. The programmes compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga are listed below with details. MONDAY, October 19, 2020 Migration and Journalism Congress A journalist and migration expert, Tobore  Ovuorie, is set to

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16 Story/Report focus on reporting #ENDSARS protest

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There are various dimensions to the #ENDSARS protest which the media should be focusing on. Lekan Otufodunrin suggests some possible story ideas for consideration. Peaceful protests The protests have been substantially peaceful except for a few incidents where some hoodlums attacked the protesters in some states resulting in some persons being wounded or killed. What

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Key advice for journalists: Take responsibility for your career, be conflict sensitive

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By Dayo Emmanuel Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Lagos, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin has advised journalists to take personal responsibility for their career and not leave it to their employer’s. Otufodunrin gave the advice at a workshop for journalists in Bayelsa State organised by MCDN and sponsored by the United States Consulate General,

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Call for #TransFatFreeNigeria Campaign Journalism fellowship

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The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has invited entries for the journalism fellowship on its #TransFatFreeNigeria Campaign. The fellowship supported by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), is part of CAPPA’s efforts to build the capacity of the Nigerian media to report on trans fat. The fellowship is focused on ways to eliminate trans fat from Nigeria’s food supply from an informed perspective, in line with the World Health Organisation’s recommended standards

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BMIA grants for Community media in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa

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Five organizations in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa will receive grants from the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Community Media Fund (BMIA-CMF) to improve training and support the production of independent, reliable news content on issues impacting local communities. The grants are from the latest round of funding by the BMIA and Ford Foundation to strengthen community

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Media programmes THISWEEK (October 12-17,2020)

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Media Programmes and activities scheduled to hold this week include call for applications, training,  deadlines, among others between Monday, October 12- Saturday, October 17, 2020. The programmes compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga are listed below with details:   MONDAY, October 12, 2020 Deadline for ICFJ Training Reporting Grants Deadline for the International Center for Journalists in

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IPC condemns attack of Arise TV staff at #ENDSARS protest

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The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos, has condemned the assault and attack by officers of the Nigeria police on Francis Ogbonna, a Cameraman with Arise Television, on Sunday in Abuja. In a statement on Sunday night, IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said, “We condemn the uncalled attack on the journalist while carrying out his legitimate

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Two Nigerians, 18 others selected for Google Podcasts Creator Programme

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By Oyinlola Awonuga Two Nigerians, Oluwafemi Olugbade and Oluwaseun Shobo have been selected along with 18 others for the  2020/2021 Google Podcasts Creator Programme Olugbade popularly referred to as Femi Bakes and TheSoundBaker, an experienced Voiceover Talent and an Audio Producer is known for helping clients articulate their brand stories through audio. He has worked

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