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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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 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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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the renowned veteran journalist, Chief Areoye Oyebola as he clocks 80 on 23rd, December. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, said, President Buhari praised Author and former Editor of Daily Times for his untiring contributions to nation building when he joined NADECO
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Journalists have been urged to be submissive to God’s will and depend on daily divine wisdom to discharge their professional duties effectively. President of Journalists for Christ, Lekan Otufodunrin, gave the advice while speaking at the December 2016 fellowship of the group in Lagos. The theme of the meeting was from Psalm
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The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that journalism is strategic to the growth and development of any nation. The DG stated this when he played host to members of the Lagos Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by the Chairman, Mr.
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Media owners in Nigeria have been urged to consider paying journalists’ salaries regularly to maintain the dignity of the profession. This called was made in Abuja by Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, Editor-in-Chief, Vanguard Newspaper, who represented veteran journalist, and publisher, Vanguard Newspaper, Mr. Sam Amuka at a book launch, where he
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Winners have emerged for the 2016 Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA) with The Nation topping with 13 prizes out of its 26 nominations. The New Telegraph won four prizes, Nigerian Tribune, three, while The Punch, Daily Trust and The Guardian won two Prizes each. Associate Editor, Olatunji Ololade, The Nation, won three awards;
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Ringier Africa’s new media publisher is expanding its news & media portfolio with the digital launch of Men’s Health and Women’s Health in Nigeria and Ghana. The Sub-Saharan Africa content partnership with the leading global fitness publishing brands will commence in December 2016. The expansion of _Women’s Health_ and _Men’s Health_
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in collaboration with ONE [3] and the Elliott family seek entries for the inaugural 2017 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling [4]. Mike served as a distinguished editor at The Economist, Newsweek and Time before becoming CEO of ONE. Earlier this year, he had spoken of his
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