News

AIJC LOGO

Media programmes THISWEEK ( October 26- 31, 2020

Leave a Comment / News

Media Programmes and activities scheduled to hold this week include conference, report launch and others between Monday, October 26- Saturday, October 31, 2020. The programmes compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga are listed below with details. MONDAY, October 26, 2020 African Investigative Journalism Conference 2020  “Staying Sane: Journalists and Mental Health. Time:2pm-3pm (GMT+2) Click here to sign […]

Media programmes THISWEEK ( October 26- 31, 2020 Read More »

Office of The Nation

#ENDSARS: Attack on journalists, media unwarranted – NGE

Leave a Comment / News

The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has described the recent attack on some journalists and media houses as unwarranted and condemnable. In a statement by its President, Mustapha Isah and General Secretary,  Mary Atolagbe, NGE noted that the Nigerian media contributed immensely to the current democracy being enjoyed in Nigeria and should therefore operate in

#ENDSARS: Attack on journalists, media unwarranted – NGE Read More »

Nigeria’s Adebulu wins Africa Fact-Check of the Year award

Leave a Comment / Awards & Fellowships, News

Taiwo Adebulu of The Cable Newspaper, Nigeria has won the *Fact-Check of the Year by a Working Journalist award organized by Africa Check. He won with his entry: “Nigeria told UN that 7 varsities run strictly on renewable energy, but is this true?” https://bit.ly/37sJKSF In response to his award, Adebulu tweeted: Amidst the chaos and

Nigeria’s Adebulu wins Africa Fact-Check of the Year award Read More »

#ENDSARS protests: IPC condemns attack on media houses, journalists

Leave a Comment / News

The International Press Centre, IPC,  has expressed concern about developments on the #ENDSARS and #ENDSWAT protests, especially the targeting of media institutions and harassment of journalists. IPC in a statement on Wednesday by its Executive Director, Mr Lanre Arogundade condemned the attack on Television Continental (TVC) as well as the molestation of the journalists and

#ENDSARS protests: IPC condemns attack on media houses, journalists Read More »

editors

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

Leave a Comment / News

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

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

Wole Soyinka Award

Media Programmes THISWEEK ( October 19- 24, 2020)

Leave a Comment / News, Resources, Training

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

Media Programmes THISWEEK ( October 19- 24, 2020) Read More »

Image of the end SARS campaign

16 Story/Report focus on reporting #ENDSARS protest

Leave a Comment / News, Views

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

16 Story/Report focus on reporting #ENDSARS protest Read More »

media

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

Leave a Comment / News, Training

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,

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

Start typing and press enter to search