From June 1, 2025, Media Career Development Network will commence the publication of Nigeria MediaAI Insight, a weekly publication on development, use, adoption and prospects of artificial intelligence in the Nigeria media and beyond. The possibility of using AI for virtually every aspect of human endeavours is a reality that can no longer be ignored. […]
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Most media leaders, including founders, publishers, managing directors, Editors-in-chief, editors, managers and others usually have “good” reasons why they cannot spare time to attend conferences, Summits and training, especially locally organised ones. They reckon that the hours and days to attend such gatherings are too precious to spare if they are to attend to various
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One major way to accelerate action to enhance the status of largely disadvantaged women in the media in line with the theme of the #IWD2025 is to regularly provide them with resources, including learning opportunities through various platforms. To complement the programmes and activities of media support organisations and institutions, in which only a limited number of
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As part of our International Women’s Day Special Reports, we asked female journalists about specific gender-related abuses, inequalities, systemic biases, workplace harassment, and other challenges they have experienced in newsrooms and other media environments. While male managers and colleagues are the main culprits, some women also make life in the newsrooms harrowing for female journalists.
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How do we ensure a more inclusive, innovative, and connected media ecosystem in Africa? How do we address the disparities and barriers that limit the potential of African media? The above questions and others were exhaustively discussed and solutions offered at the recently concluded third edition of the Africa Media Festival organised by Bazara Media
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Lekan Otufodunrin highlights some major impacts of the Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP) support for seven media organisations in Nigeria in the Case Studies report launched recently. Despite being one of Nigeria’s leading media outlets, BusinessDay, like many other media companies, has been battling to refine its digital strategy, engage audiences more effectively, and
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Senior Correspondent, Education & Labour. TV Host at TVC NEWS, Sharon Ijasan, recently Published a book titled The Tripartite: Understanding the interplay between Workers, Employers and the Government. The book is an in-depth study of labour dynamics, a domain where the stakes are high, and the impacts are profound. It explains labour issues and laws
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Here are a few media training and development opportunities for journalists. It features online training, internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities for journalists. CJID Next-Gen Internship Program. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development is calling campus journalists and Mass Communication students to apply for the Next-Gen/Campus Reporter project. The Next Gen/Campus Reporter project of the
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Here are five top media and journalism fellowship opportunities that journalists can apply for before it closes soon. The 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) Fellowship. The application deadline for the fellowship opportunity to attend the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 20-24 has been extended to February 14,
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For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, Check out these opportunities with deadlines and apply. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Are you a journalist covering the Global South? Do your stories break through stereotypes, change narratives,
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