The panel of judges of the prestigious Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting have offered more insights on the requirements for a winning entry for the competition. The panel consisting of seasoned journalists and media scholars at a recent Question & Answer session explained in more detail what they look out for when selecting winners […]
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In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2024, MCDN acknowledges the need for improvement in the representation and participation of women in the media industry. As recent numbers show, there is a substantial disparity in female representation in media leadership as opposed to their male counterparts. Balancing the homefront and raising a family with long work
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Media practitioners and innovators from the different sectors and genres of the media ecosystem this week gathered in the Nairobi National Museum Kenya for the Africa Media Festival 2024. Hosting diverse media professionals from journalists to podcasters and content creators, to researchers, publishers and media product builders, Baraza Media Lab’s second edition of the
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Media organisations have again been urged to address gender disparities in newsrooms and news based on the findings of the ‘Who leads the newsroom and news?‘ report on parity between men and women in newsrooms and news in Nigeria by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). Speakers at the public presentation on Thursday 15
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Our Correspondent, Aderoju Noah shares insights from an election coverage report and webinar on how journalists can improve coverage of elections. The answers to two pertinent questions I have been searching for several months easily presented themselves in my inbox last week. The two questions are: How did Nigeria media cover the 2023 general elections?
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In commemoration of the World Radio Day 2024, we asked ChatGPT about career development prospects in radio broadcasting to pay attention to: World Radio Day, observed on February 13th annually, serves as a pivotal occasion for recognizing the enduring impact of radio in fostering dialogue, understanding, and connectivity worldwide. In the context of media career
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Our correspondent, Noah Aderoju writes on the need for journalists and media organisations to ensure the security of audience data in their care. Virtually all news publishing websites of media houses now have an Opt-In tab for email newsletter subscriptions where interested readers who would like to get content subsequently in their emails exchange their
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Last October, our organization, Media Career Development Network(MCDN), devoted to offering structured career development support and programmes for journalists and the media industry in Nigeria and beyond clocked five. Specifically, our aims and objectives at inception include the following: *To promote excellence in media practice in Nigeria *To organise media training and provide mentoring support
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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: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 @MakandayMedia seeks entries for its MakanDay Eminent Prize for Investigative Reporting. Entries must uncover abuse of
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The National Guild of Radio Managers (Private) has embraced LightRay! Media’s pioneering initiative, the “100 Women in Leadership Virtual Summit Policy” (#LightRay!100WiMLPolicy). The policy, introduced by LightRay! Media, according to the Convener of the Summit, Ejioro Umukoro stands as a beacon of progress, equity, and inclusivity in the realm of media. “It is thoughtfully designed
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