“The use of AI by mass communication students is good, it finetunes one work, fixes mistakes, and makes it look nice. But as a student or professional, you should not depend on it, your work will become robotic, AI encourages plagiarism” This advice was given by the Public Relations Manager, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, (MAN), Omotayo […]
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As media veterans, experts, and students gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Report Women! An initiative of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), it was evident to everyone that the organisation’s toils, passion, and excellence over the years have yielded excellent results. The celebration was marked in grand style at the Metropolitan
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The Executive Director of International Press Centre (IPC), Mr Lanre Arogundade has emphasized the critical need for journalists to unite in solidarity, particularly in the face of unlawful arrests and harassment. He made the call during the Journalism and Society Conversation held by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on X to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1. Speaking
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Mastery of digital skills is necessary to help student journalists and other professionals meet up with the growing trends in their profession. The Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Professor Walter Ihejirika stated this at a training by Step-Up for Women In Journalism Initiative, (SWIJ), in partnership with
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In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, the quest for truth in journalism remains as vital as ever. As newsrooms transition from print to digital platforms, journalists and content creators alike are grappling with the ethical dilemmas of delivering accurate information in an era where misinformation spreads at lightning speed. During a recent X space organized
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In commemoration of this year’s World News Day, journalists and others involved in sharing information on various platforms have been urged to ensure factual reporting to earn the trust of their audience. The call was made on September 28 during X Space organised by Media Career Development Network (MCDN) to mark the Day on the
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Mass Communication students must be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow in a rapidly changing media industry influenced by AI and data journalism. The Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr Steve ‘Anu Adesemoye, stated this during a two-day AI and Data Journalism workshop, in
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Five weeks on into our internship programme for students of tertiary institutions, we are glad to report that they are making commendable progress with the learning and practice opportunities we are offering them with the support of our media partners and organisations. Last week, we recorded a harvest of publications of stories by our interns
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The United Nations Women Representative in Nigeria, Mrs Beatrice Eyoung has called for the stoppage of gender-based violence against women in the Nigerian media industry. Mrs Eyoung who spoke at the Women in Film and TV conference in Lagos on September 18 said that women should not suffer harassment for being who they are in
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The society we live in now is driven by rapid changes. The need to evolve accordingly, especially in the media, was the focus of the exaugural lecture by the immediate past Editor of The PUNCH Newspaper, Adedayo Oketola in Lagos last Tuesday. Oketola held the lecture to mark his exit as the Daily editor of
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