Ringier Africa Digital Publishing [RADP] has further expands its news and media portfolio with the launch of Business Insider (www.BusinessInsider.com). The renowned digital news brand for the global business community, for Sub Saharan Africa. In a statement released by Ringier, the digital edition leads with an exclusive interview with Tony Elumelu, who the newly launched […]
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The International Press Centre (IPC), has described the invasion of the premises of Premium Times in Abuja and the subsequent arrest of its Publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi and the judiciary correspondent, Evelyn Okakwu by armed police men on the night of January 19, 2017, as an unacceptable assault on freedom of the Press. Director of
Etisalat Nigeria has announced the names of the three shortlisted authors for the 2016 edition of its pan-African flagship literary prize, the Etisalat Prize for Literature (https://Prize.Etisalat.com.ng). The three writers who made the final shortlist are, Jacqui L’Ange (South Africa); The Seed Thief (Umuzi Publishers, South Africa), Jowhor Ile (Nigeria) And After Many Days (Kachifo
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APO Africa and Middle East is giving away a fully paid trip for one African journalist to cover the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai. In a statement by the organisers, benefits to be enjoyed by the lucky journalist include a round trip ticket and accommodation to cover the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) one of
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), says it plans to sue media organisations at the Industrial Arbitration Court for defaulting in the payment of their workers. Mr Deji Elumoye, Chairman, Lagos council of the union, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN), in Lagos on Tuesday. He said the organisations had been
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Veteran journalist, Ad’Obe Obe, better known as ‘Obe’ by friends and close associates has launched a book to commemorate his 70th birthday. Obe who has worked in many newsrooms in Nigeria before leaving for Germany in the 1970’s, launched the book titled, ‘Yunhouse’ via the internet to mark birthday. In the new
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From Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council is set to get a befitting Media Resource Centre, e-library and peace garden to enhance journalist productivity. The Media Resource Center is to be funded by His Eminence, Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the e-library by Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Shehu
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The new Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN), Ademola Akinlabi, has promised to ensure the enhancement of skills of members during his tenure. In an interview with mediacareerng.org after his election, Akinlabi said he will sustain and improve on efforts regarding professional development. “Success belongs to everybody because we
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The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned recent attacks on Nigerian journalists in South-South region of Nigeria late last year and clamp down on media houses in Gambia. Report by IPC on monitoring on the safety of journalists reveals that not less than three journalists have been arrested in Nigeria and two private radio stations
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World Press Photo Foundation has called for applications from documentary photographers in The World Press Photo Masterclass West Africa. The Masterclass West Africa which will take place in Accra, Ghana, will last from 8th -12th March 2017, and would also support the most promising young visual journalists in their professional development. The deadline to submit
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