The Deputy Director of Information, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Mr. Kunle Ibrahim Akogun has been promoted as the new Director of Corporate Affairs of the institution. Akogun, a graduate of Mass Communication from University of Lagos was former Group News Editor, National Assembly Editor and Editorial Board member of THISDAY Newspaper. He joined the services of […]
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By Blessing Oladunjoye Media experts have offered tips on how students can utilize and miximise communication skills to enhance their career. They spoke at the 9thedition of The Academic Summit organized by Students of Mass Communication Department at the University of Lagos. Among others, the speakers stressed the need for appropriate use of new media,
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By Blessing Oladunjoye Africa Check has invited entries from journalists for the African-Fact-checking Awards 2018. Entries for the award must have been published or broadcast between 1 September 2017 and 15 August 2018 and should have exposed as misleading or wrong a claim on an important topic made by a public figure or institution in
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To provide lasting solutions to the growing challenge of producing indigenous content for the global audience, students of University of Lagos (UNILAG) are set to hold the 9th edition of the annual media summit tagged “The Academic Summit (TAS) 9.0.” “Create. Glocalize” is the theme of the summit which has been scheduled to hold on
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Following the recent death of the Chairman of the Board of Punch Nigeria Limited, publishers of Punch Newspapers, Mr Gbadewale Aboderin, a non-executive director of the board, Mrs Angela Olufunmilayo Emuwa (nee Aboderin) has been appointed to replace him. Her appointment took effect from Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Mrs Valerie Omowunmi Tunde-Obe (nee Aboderin)
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Grants are available for African, Asian and European journalists under the Money Trail project to investigate cross-border illicit financial flows, tax abuse and corruption in the continents. Money Trail is a collaborative project between top journalism and training organisations – Finance Uncovered, Free Press Unlimited, Journalismfund.eu – and Oxfam Novib.The project offers working grants for
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The African Women in the Media Conference opened in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday with various speakers offering tips on how women can be more visible in the media. The well-attended conference at the University of Ibadan conference hall organized by Dr Yemisi Akinbobola had top media professionals from the industry and academics who addressed
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared open the 2018 International Press Institute World Congress with a call on journalists worldwide to address the menace of fake news and hate speech for the good of humanity. The President, who was speaking at the State House Conference Hall, Abuja, said good journalism was panacea for prevalent fake
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The revised edition of the Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage has continued to receive endorsement by media organisations in the country. The Code, a revised edition of the 2014/2015 Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage was recently validated by media stakeholders. It will be launched in Abuja-Nigeria on Friday June 22, 2018 as part
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The board of directors of the THISDAY-ARISE Media Group has announced new executive and senior appointments. According to a statement by the company, following the approval of the board, Ms. Ijeoma Nwogwugwu, after an 11-year stint as Editor of the three titles under the THISDAY stable, has been appointed the pioneer Managing Director of ARISE
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