The media, being a crucial element of a democratic society would usually have direct and indirect interaction with national laws and regulations. Ideally, these media laws lay general frameworks for responsible media practice, guide media works, and protect the rights and freedom of the press and the people to promote diverse voices and opinions as […]
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Considering the intensity of media work, there is an increasing need for journalists to pay attention to learning and caring for their mental health to maintain their sanity and enhance their productivity. They must learn to manage their health as they face the daily challenge of performing their watchdog role. While in the constant race
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Until about 2022, Solutions reporting as an approach to journalism although practiced by some, was not adopted by many journalists in Nigeria. Only a few journalists who participated in the LEDE Journalism fellowship or early adopters knew the proposition of the approach to reporting social issues. Many journalists misconceived it as hero-praising, public relations reporting which
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Our media book of the week is Adventures of A Guerrilla Journalist by accomplished journalist and editor, Senator Babafemi Ojudu who was Special Adviser on Politics to the President in the last administration. Comments by those who have read the book, including that of our Executive Director, Lekan Otufodunrin confirm that it’s a must-read for anyone who wants
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HumAngle Media was launched in March 2020 with the promise of answering the challenge of providing a critical and unique narrative to support vulnerable populations, drive public awareness, and illustrate the impacts of insecurity on everyday people. Starting with the extensive coverage of conflict and terrorism in the northeast of Nigeria, journalist and conflict and
FOCUS: HumAngle’s impactful innovative storytelling strides Read More »
Media Training opportunities and resources for journalists this week. Here are a few media training and scholarship opportunities for journalists to take advantage of this week. Media Career Development Network is happy to assist journalists who reach out for support in achieving their career goals wherever possible. Media Training and scholarship opportunities CCIJ Data
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Dr Timehin Saheed Olurotimi reviews FOOTPRINTS IN BROADCASTING: The Professional Odyssey of Aremo Taiwo Allimi by Qasim Akinreti, PhD. In ‘Footprints in Broadcasting’, the author, in three short chapters, gives brief information about the background of Aremo Taiwo Allimi, his early years, and his appointments in the public service. The remaining seven chapters are dedicated to
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If there is one thing Sigma Award for Data Journalism winner, Mansir Muhammad would love to change in Nigerian newsrooms and journalism work in Nigeria, it is their ability to infuse data in their work. “I want to go to news reports and see data bridging the gap,” the GIS/OSINT specialist at HumAngle said in
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In a bid to empower female journalists across Africa and Francophone countries, the African Women in Journalism Project (AWJP) – a prestigious initiative recognizing and celebrating exceptional women in journalism – in collaboration with the International Centre for Journalism Foundation (ICJF) and LightRay! Media hosted a networking session featuring Lady Ejiro Umukoro as the guest
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In 2024, Storyteller, Media Strategist and Product Management Enthusiast, Temitayo Akinyemi worked as a Media Advisor at the Media Development Investment Fund ( MDIF) ’s Nigeria Media Innovation Programme, (NAMIP), during which he worked with 26 newsrooms across Nigeria, organizing workshops and offering support to help them innovate and thrive. In a recent LinkedIn post,
‘Why Nigerian newsrooms need a tech-startup mindset’ Read More »