Against the background of recent cases of arrests of journalists, a renewed call has been made to protect media freedom in the country. The call was made by speakers at the Journalism and Society Conversation hosted on X space by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) which highlighted the need for a balance […]
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A two-day training workshop has been held in Lagos to commence the 2024 Inequalities Reporting Fellowship of the Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ). Nine selected journalists who participated in the training on August 26 and 27 emerged following a public application call and careful review of 266 applicants from 34 states and the Federal
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Lack of reliable internet connection is negatively affecting the efficient operations of media organisations in the country. Speakers at the recent X space by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) with the theme Lost Connections, Lost Content who spoke on the challenges called for improved communication backbone for internet operations in the country.
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The future of journalism is undeniably online, but what happens when the internet connection is lost? This was the focus of a recent X space discussion, tagged: Lost Connection, Lost Content, hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for investigative journalism (WSCIJ). Moderated by Mariam Ileyemi of Premium Times, the discussion had a panel of distinguished journalists including Project
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In a conversation hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Senior Tech Writer at Tech Cabal, Frank Eleanya, revealed Nigeria’s position on the Global Digital Competitiveness Index. According to him, Nigeria lags behind as 125th out of 137 countries, while South Africa stands at a commendable 58th position, clearly leading the digital charge in Africa.
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Frontline environment newspaper, NatureNews has emerged as the first news media in Nigeria to be certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) The recently announced certification is the sequel to the newspaper’s excellent performance on a score of JTI parameters. JTI is an ISO-Standard international organisation designed to provide a transparent mechanism for curbing misinformation
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My Period My Pride, a drama serial on menstrual health and hygiene, produced by the Sanitary Pad Media Campaign (SPMC) made a grand debut on the Radio Nigeria Network on Thursday, August 8. It would air weekly, within ‘Every Woman’, Radio Nigeria’s foremost programme on women related issues, at 7.30pm. The drama serial is an advocacy tool
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“Effective disability reporting is when journalists know how and when to use inclusive and non-discriminatory language in their reportage”.
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Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has appointed Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye as the new Ag. Head of Department, Mass Communication, effective 1st August 2024. Adesemoye, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, brings a wealth of experience in screen and culture, public relations, and narrative media production to his new
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In continuation of its efforts to improve on gender representation of women in the leadership in newsrooms, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) recently convened a house-to-house engagement at The Guardian Newspaper at its Lagos Headquarters. The event, tagged ReportWomen: News and Newsroom Engagement, brought together media professionals and experts to discuss the
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