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Bayelsa NAWOJ trains female journalists

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The Bayelsa State Chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), led  Mrs. Grace Orumieyefa, has organised a first-of-its-kind one-day comprehensive in-house capacity training for female journalists in the state. The training, themed “Empowering voices: Advancing Journalism and Sustainable Development”, aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for optimal professional performance and self-empowerment. […]

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Broadcast academy students worry over future in the media

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Students of the National Broadcast Academy (NBA) in Ikeja, Lagos State, are grappling with uncertainty about their future in the media industry. While the six-week journalism programme offers theoretical knowledge, many students feel unprepared for life after graduation due to a lack of adequate practical training and industry exposure. NBA was founded in 1957 as

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Techpoint Africa names new Editor-in-Chief

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Seasoned Nigerian Sports journalist Pius Ayinor has been appointed  Editor-in-Chief/Director of Editorial of TechPoint Africa, one of Africa’s foremost digital media covering tech, startup and innovation in the continent. Muyiwa Matuluko, co-founder and chief servant of Techpoint Africa, announced Mr Ayinor’s appointment in a LinkedIn post on Monday, February 3, 2025. “I can finally let go of one

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CNJF announce 13 Amplifying Climate Storytelling Fellows.

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The Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF) has announced 13 Nigerian journalists today as fellows for its Amplifying Climate Storytelling Fellowship program, which is organised in partnership with  TheCable Newspaper. According to the announcement on TheCable Newspaper’s website, the fellows, seven male and six female journalists from print, online, and broadcast newsrooms in the country, were

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Nigeria’s Abideen joins global media leaders at AI Journalism Labs training

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Nigerian founder and convener of FactCheckAfrica, Olasupo Abideen joins global media leaders selected for the new cohort of the  AI Journalism Labs as they kick off with an in-person session at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY today. Mr Olasupo was named among the 23 selected journalists, strategists, and executives from across

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UDUS Campus journalists recall rewarding experiences

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With the aim of achieving first-class honours, Abdulrasheed Akere, the immediate past editor-in-chief of Pen Press, went all out in his studies when he began his academic journey in 2019. Studying Education and Biology is tough. Apart from reading, Akere attended numerous tutorial sessions to lay the groundwork for achieving his dream first-class degree. To

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LASUSTECH interns commend MCDN on SIWES experience

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Students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) who recently completed their Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) at the Media Career Development Network (MCDN) have shared their memorable learning experiences in the organisation. Speaking at the send off for them, the interns shared testimonials of  various skills they learnt and the opportunities

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Journalists urged to maximise membership of professional networks

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The Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, has advised journalists and other media practitioners on the need to prioritize belonging to professional networks during their active years in service. He made the call during the launch of the #EndMisogynyNG advocacy campaign, organized by Journalists for Christ (JFC) in collaboration with

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