All is set for the fourth edition of the Women in Journalism (WiJAfrica), the annual conference for women in journalists in Lagos on July 6. Conference Director of WIJ2017, Yomi Owope in a statement explained that the 2017 edition of the conference themed “Pioneers, Innovators and the Brave New World,” aims to highlight industry players […]
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A Medical practitioner, Dr Akintayo Akintoba, on June 19, told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, that series of medical examinations have been conducted on a battered journalist, Mr Yomi Olomofe, when he was contacted after the attack on the newsman. According to Vanguard, Akintoba, who is called as a second witness, gave the
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Are you interested in becoming an influencer and leader for children’s development in your country? If producing high quality reporting and solution-orientated stories about nutrition and early childhood development issues is one of your passions, then you can apply to this year-long fellowship, which will include two international reporting trips as well as continuing mentoring and several
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The BBC World Service is currently investing in digital content for Africa and seeks for journalists who can fit into the role which will be critical to them in meeting their ambitions. BBC Igbo digital service is guided with the aim of delivering journalism in a lively and engaging fashion, with a focus on interactivity
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A former Managing Director of Nigerian Tribune, Mr. Foul Olamiti has been appointed to head the Management board of Anglican Television,a media house of the Anglican Communion. Olamiti who has over thirty five years experience as a journalist was named along with eight others to run the board of the faith-based media outfit. The Primate
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The June 24 Guest Writer Session of the Abuja Writers Forum (AWF) will feature renowend female novelist, Zaynab Alkali, alongside the Ecuadorian Ambassador, Mr Leopoldo Rovayo Verdesoto and David Adzer. Zaynab Alkali who was born in Tura-Wazila, Borno State, is considered to be the first major female novelist from Northern Nigeria. Her previous novels are Stillborn, The Virtuous Woman, The
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Daar Communications Plc has reported a net loss of N2.139 billion in 2016, against N1.510 billion loss posted 2015. In the notice posted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on June 13, the company’s total revenue for the year under review was N3.732 billion in contrast with N7.089 billion recorded same period in 2015. The results,
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Application for Alfred friendly press partners fellowship is currently opened for print, broadcast and online journalists from developing countries. Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship is an annual program that brings journalists from different countries to American newsrooms. The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships are aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing which will enhance future professional performance;
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A journalist and poet, Mr Akeem Lasisi, has called on journalists to write books to enable a large number of people to benefit from their knowledge. “It shouldn’t be about covering events. The news reporting that we do everyday largely flows with the wind. “Where were the stories you and I wrote five years ago
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Google Africa has announced its unflinching support for a Digital Journalism initiative which will see 6,000 African journalists trained in data journalism skills by the end of February 2018. Google News Lab and the World Bank revealed plans of working with Code For Africa to empower journalists in Africa by giving them the necessary support to explore the
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