Oyinlola Awonuga writes campaign for the Chairmanship of the Lagos Council of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and other executive positions in the upcoming September 29 election. The September 29th election of the Lagos Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) promises to be a battle royale between two groups led by the […]
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By Oluwatomisin Amokeoja The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has urged the media to effectively help in combatting fake news and rescue of the society from the menace. At a webinar on ‘Gaining Trust for the Media in the Fake News Era’ organized by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) Knight
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Africa Land Forum has invited applications from young African journalists interested in reporting on the Africa Land Forum 2020. Applicants must meet the following requirements: *Must have two years or less of professional experience. *Must be accredited to a media house or capable of producing content on one. Applicants will receive a production support package
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Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye has handed over to the Editor-in-Chief of Vanguard Newspaper, Mr Gbenga Adefaye who resumes today as Acting Provost of the institution. Adefaye was named as the Acting Provost on Monday by the Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Olusegun Osoba pending the appointment
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The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Anchor Insurance Limited, Mr. Ebose Augustine has appealed to media practitioners to assist the insurance sector in its ongoing efforts to deepen insurance penetration in the country. Ebose who made the appeal at the inauguration of the new executive of the National Insurance and Pension (NAIPCO) said that the
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Media programmes scheduled for this week include a call for entries, conference and others between (August 31-September 5, 2020). The programmes compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga are listed below with details: MONDAY, August 31, 2020 Entries for climate journalism mentorship 2020 for young media professionals is still open. Young media professionals can still join in the
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Following the barrage of criticisms of his verbal abuse of the Daily Trust reporter in Calabar last Thursday, Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has expressed his regrets over the encounter. In four tweets on Wednesday morning through his Twitter handle @RealFFK, he said he has withdrawn the word stupid he used during the encounter. “II
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The management of Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust and other titles, has condemned the verbal assault of it reporter, Eyo Charles in Calabar, Cross-Rivers State last Thursday by former Aviation Minister, Femi- Fani-Kayode. Executive Director/Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, Naziru Mikailu Abubakar in a statement on Tuesday in response to the viral video of
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Media programmes scheduled for this week include webinars, call for applications, and others between (August 24-29,2020). The programmes compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga are listed below with details: Monday, August 24, 2020 Entries for a day online health misinformation workshop by Africa Check closes today. The workshop is for journalists, mass communication or media-related studies students
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The International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) on Friday announced a fact-checking collaboration with five top digital influencers, including investigative journalist and editor, Fisayo Soyombo. Other influencers on the project include social justice advocate, Mr Segun Awosanya (segalink); human right activist, Barr. Abdul Mahmud; globally recognised grassroots campaigner, Hamzat Lawal; and popular health influencer, Dr Fidelis
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