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Our core value is to enhance professionalism-Lagos PJAN Chairman

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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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IPC condemns arrest of journalists, shutting of radio stations

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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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January 15, deadline for Photo Masterclass West Africa applications

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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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Nine authors on 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature longlist

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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Nine African Writers who have published book-length fiction have been named on the longlist for the 2016 Eitisalat Prize for Literature. The listed books include; Mr. and Mrs. Doctor by Julie Iromuanya (Coffee House Press, USA), The Yearning by Mohale Mashigo (PanMacmillan, South Africa), Piggy Boy’s Blues by Nakhane Toure (Blackbird Books

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Journalists get Life Insurance cover

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Twenty-nine journalists have bagged life cover insurance worth N14.5million under the support of the National Association of Insurance and Pension Correspondents, NAIPCO, to boost their welfare. The cover which was provided by FBNInsurance Limited is said to be one of NAIPCO’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability drive. Managing Director of FBNInsurance Limited, Val Ojumah,

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Punch, Vanguard, Sahara Reporters top 2016 social media presence

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By Ajibola Amzat Barely two hours in the New Year, has Vanguard newspaper tweeted: “President Buhari’s new year message to Nigerians.” And just about the same time, The Punch followed suit: “Buhari Receives Boko Haram flag from Army.” The tweets by the two Nigerian newspapers illustrate the struggle for stronger presence on social media by

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Vacancies: Head, Investigations, Reporter-Researchers, Interns

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Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF), a partner of TheCable online newspaper, has vacancy for the following positions under its Policy Radar Initiative (PRIN) project team. HEAD, INVESTIGATIONS Location: Lagos or Abuja. Tenure: Renewable three-year contract. Duties: The ideal candidate will lead a team of vibrant investigative journalists and help the Cable Foundation deliver on its

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Insight Publicis gets new MD

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Insight Publicis has appointed Feyisola Olubodun as its first non-founder Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer in decades. In a statement issued by founder and chairman of the board of trustees, Biodun Shobanjo, Olubodun’s immense contribution and feat of leading the business to rapid growth prior to his current position, first as strategy and planning director and

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