An investigative journalist, Tobore Ovuorie has produced documentaries to curtail HIV stigmatisation Aimed at supporting Nigeria’s quest to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) three and four respectively, an investigative journalist, Ms. Tobore Ovuorie has produced nonfictional films on HIV. The opening film is titled: ‘The Stigma’ scheduled for preview Thursday, April 18th, 2019 […]
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The Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin has said that online journalism is a profitable venture if professionally managed. Otufodunrin stated this on Thursday during a training programme held for staff of the Inspirati Group in Lekki, Lagos. According to him, “To profit online, a new online platform needs to know things that existing websites should be
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Journalists have been urged to build their emotional intelligence and social skills so as to perform their assignments effectively. The advice was given at the hangout held over the weekend by the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism, (PTCIJ) in Abuja on ‘Coping with Family and Social Psychological skills’ Steps to build emotional intelligence include the ability to
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Merck Foundation has announced a Call for Application for Merck More than a Mother Media Recognition Awards for Burundi and rest of Africa. The awards according to the organisers were launched in 2017 to emphasize the role of media in enhancing the public engagement and understanding of infertility stigma and the need to change its social perception
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has condemned the harassment of two of its reporters at the recent general elections in Nigeria. BBC in a statement on Thursday condemned the acts as ‘completely unacceptable’ recalling that Dooshima Abu and her counterpart, Ajoke Utohotse were assaulted on February 27, and March 9, respectively while monitoring election proceedings
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A Malagasy journalist, Andriatsitonta Mamy Ny Aina Lynda, has won the African Media Agency media competition to reward outstanding work from an African reporter. Lynda according to a press release by African Media Agency works for the Online media www.jmada.com (Journal Mada) owned by Olondia Corporation. With five years experience in journalism, Lynda has a keen interest in investigative journalism having
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The third Launchpad Accelerator Africa class was on Wednesday named by Google as part of its ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship on the continent. According to a press release, the third class which starts April 1, 2019 involves 12 startups from six African countries – Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Uganda. Of these
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An incoming executive director and a new eight-member board, made up of leading figures from across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal have been named for Africa Check, the continent’s leading independent fact-checking organisation. On 1 June, seven years after Africa’s first fact-checking organisation was set up, current deputy director Noko Makgato according to a press statement will
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Asejere, an indigenous tabloid in Yoruba language has hit the newsstands The publication according to the publishers will focus on connecting and promoting commerce and entrepreneurs among the people in the south-west region of the country. The acting Editor of the newspaper, Ms. Sinmisola Ajadi said the newspaper will be an addition to the indigenous
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Ahead of the rescheduled general election, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos has released contacts of Saftey Alert Officers for journalists under threat while performing their duties to contact in various zones of the country. The contact details of the team are as follows: Lanre Arogundade (Director, IPC) – 08023186845 Melody Akinjiyan (Safety Alert Officer, IPC)
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