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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Nineteen female journalists have been inducted as Fellows of the ReportWomen! Female Reporters’ Leadership Programme, organized by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism. They were inducted at the Fellowship Award Ceremony held on Tuesday, 5 February 2019 in Lagos where three of the fellows were awarded prizes. Adejoke Fayemi (Ray Power, Kaduna) was the
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By Samuel Okike Daria Media has granted scholarship to six female student journalists under the 2019 Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in Journalism (MMSWJ). The scholarship will cover tuition and accommodation for the recipients selected from Bayero University, Lagos State University and the University of Uyo. In a press release, Daira Media explained that the
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By Kenneth Affor Female journalists have been advised to belong to relational groups in their organizations to be more effective at work and ensure their career growth. The advice was offered by panellists at a session at the Social Media Week Lagos which ended on February 8, 2019. Funke Treasure, Assistant Director for programmes, Radio Nigeria
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By Kenneth Affor United Bank for Africa (UBA) has taken the front row in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for financial services in Africa. This was disclosed at the ongoing Social Media Week Lagos by Mr. Augustine Abolusoro Group Head, UBA Online Banking while speaking with journalists at the event. “Leo is just the
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By Kenneth Affor Representatives from Facebook, Google and Premium Times on Monday at the Social Media Week Lagos spoke of how their companies identify and stop the spread of fake news within the digital space. Fake news is falsified content in the digital space. According to Adaora Ikenze, Head of Public Policy Facebook Nigeria “when
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Executive Director of Media Career Development Network, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin has urged journalists and media houses to adequately prepare to cover the upcoming election He made the call at training on election coverage for the staff of The Nation Newspaper held last Thursday, January 31, 2019. He noted that maintaining trust, proper
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Pioneer students of the Department of Mass Communication, Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, have been encouraged to focus on development communication to contribute meaningfully to society. The advice was given by the General Manager of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Mr. Ransly Abu-Osagie, when the students visited the corporate headquarters of the station, in Benin City, Edo
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The weeklong Social Media Week Lagos featuring innovative, creative and engaging use of social media tools begins on Monday, February 4 at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. Kenneth Affor reports that the theme for this year’s edition which is the seventh is STORIES: With Great Influence Comes Great Responsibility. The annual event first held in
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