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NBC warns broadcasters against allowing abusive comments

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Oluwatomisin Amokeoja The Lagos Zonal office of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcasters to be professional in handling guests and callers fond of using denigrating words as stations deficient in compliance risk sanctions. NBC’s Zonal Director, Dr. Chibuike Ogwumike said in a letter to broadcast stations that the Commission may be compelled to […]

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‘Journalists should avoid stigmatising rape victims’

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By Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Executive Director of Media Career Development Network, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin, has advised journalists to be cautious in reporting rape and assaults cases to avoid stigmatising the victims. The veteran journalist called for compliance to ethical codes of the media profession among other issues in the latest online men and rape series: “Rape

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Tejumaiye appointed HOD UNILAG Mass Comm

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Associate Professor of Mass Communication, Dr Joseph Adepoju Tejumaiye has been appointed as the new Head of Department of Mass Communication, the University of Lagos from August 1, 2020. He replaces Professor Abigail Ogwezzi-Ndisika who has completed her tenure. Tejumaiye who holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos is

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Nigeria’s Adebayo, 15 others named Nieman Foundation fellows

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By Oluwatomisin Amokeoja A Senior Producer for Cable News Network (CNN) Africa,  Bukola Adebayo, has made the list of journalists selected for 2020-21 class of Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. In an announcement by the foundation, Adebayo was one of the 16 Nieman Fellows selected for its 83rd class, including investigative reporters, science

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State of education, electricity in photos by Wole Soyinka Centre

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By Oluwatomisin Amokeoja The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has released two photo books on the challenges with basic education and electricity in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Executive Director/CEO, Mrs Motunrayo Alaka, the photo books titled, State of Schools and Living in Darkness, is part of WSCIJ’s Regulatory Monitoring Programme

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Media Programmes THISWEEK ( July 28- August 1, 2020)

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For the remaining part of this week, the following media programmes; training, webinar, call for entries and award deadline will hold this week July 28- August 1, 2020. See details below Wednesday, July 28 Open Contract Reporting Training By The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) and Procurement Monitor Follow at @TheICIR, @ppmonitorNG #TheICIR #OCR

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Four Nigerian journalists, others named Energy Reporting fellows

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Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Four Nigerian journalists are among the 12 fellows selected by the Climate Tracker in collaboration with Hivos Energy for it’s African Sustainable Energy Reporting Fellowship. The Nigerian fellows are Niyi Oyedeji, Amos Abba ( both of International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), Oladeinde Olawoyin of Premium Times and  Jennifer Ugwa. The selection process

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Tributes for witty late radio presenter as colleague pleads for children’s support

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By Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Fans and colleagues of witty radio presenter, Emmanuella Pobeni Adepoju popularly known as Iya Jogbo have continued to pay her glowing tributes. Emmanuella died on Friday due to illness from Bronchitis and an enlarged heart, the management of TVC Communications, owners of TVC, TVC News and Max FM Lagos and Abuja announced

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African Women in Media launches podcast series

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The African Women In Media has launched a new podcast series titled ‘Her Media Diary.’ The podcast series will be interviews with leading women in the media, including journalists, to authors, filmmakers and more. In the new episode, Emmy-nominated journalist Ruona Meyer, spoke on investigative journalism, how to pitch yourself and your stories, and making

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Media Programmes THISWEEK ( July 20-25,2020)

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Various media programmes, including lectures, training, workshops and others by various organisations will hold this week July 20-25, 2020. The programmes are listed below with details. Compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga Monday, July 20th, 2020 The International Symposium on Online Journalism will for the first time in its 21-year history, not hold its traditional in-person conference. ISOJ

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