The Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) has invited entries from journalists and media houses for the 25th edition of the awards. In a statement by the organisers of the award called for entries in 31 categories for journalists in print, online and electronic media. The categories are: Action Photography, Agriculture Reporting, Best Designed Newspaper, […]
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Daily Trust Newspapers has employed, Abiodun Alade, formerly of the Vanguard Online department as it’s new Online Editor. Alade who resumed at the Abuja Corporate headquarters of the national newspaper according to his LinkedIn profile is a Social media strategist, creative content developer, Media commentator/blogger and author. He holds a first degree in Journalism from
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By Falade Tosin Students of the Lagos State University School of Communication have been charged to tap into the entrepreneurial opportunities in journalism which includes blogging, photography, and freelancing among others to facilitate employment after graduating. The advice was given by the Online Editor, The Nation newspaper Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin the presentation of his book
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The International Press Centre, ( IPC) Nigeria had mourned the death of the Executive Director of Liberian Media Centre, ( LMC), Lawrence Randall. In tribute to Randall who died recently in the United States, Director of IPC, Lanre Arogundade noted that the deceased within a few years developed LMC to become a media institution reckoned
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The Nigerian Guild of Editors ( NGE) has called for better adherence to the ethics of the profession by journalists in the country. The Guild made the call in a communique issued at the end of its 12th All Nigerian Editors’ Conference, ANEC held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State from August 3-7, 2016. It also
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The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) on Friday confirmed Mrs Funke Egbemode as its new President. Members confirmed Egbemode as substantive president at the guild`s 12th annual conference in Port Harcourt. Egbemode, who is the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, New Telegraph Newspaper, said that she was honoured by the confirmation. “I feel honoured and I
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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Rahamon Bello, has approved the appointment of Dr Oloruntola Sunday as Acting Head of Department of Mass Communication of the institution. His appointment which is for a one year term takes effect from August 1, 2016. He takes over from Dr Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika. Dr Oloruntola,
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The third edition on Women in Journalism conference ( Wij2016) will hold on Thursday, July 21 at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. The theme of the event which is free for interested participants is Excellence and Ethics. According to the Director of the programmes, Yomi Owope, ” WiJ2016 is not just another media gathering – it
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Managing Director and Editor- in- Chief of New Telegraph Newspapers, Mrs Funke Egbemode has been elected as the Acting President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). She was elected on Saturday during the second quarterly meeting of the Guild held in Abuja. Egbemode’s election followed vacancy created by the exit of the former President,
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Community media operators in Lagos State are going back to school this week (7-9 July) to rethink their business for revitalisation and sustainability. An initiative of the Communities and Communications Department of the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, the programme is being facilitated by The Journalism Clinic, which vision is “to
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