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How to get COVID-19 fund for journalists, media

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Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic globally, some organisations have been offering financial support for journalists and media organisations interested in covering the situation in various communities worldwide. The fund is particularly helpful for freelance journalists, community-based media and start-ups in need of funds to provide wider coverage beyond what the traditional media […]

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COVID-19 angles for beats journalists cover apart from health

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With the widespread disruption of social and economic activities by COVID-19, daily coverage of beats by journalists have been hindered in various ways. Sporting activities have been suspended, companies and organisations have scaled-down operations, scheduled events and programmes have been suspended among other areas covered by media organisations. In the absence of regular happenings for

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Advice for journalists covering COVID -19 directly

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A night ago, a reporter of Television Continental (TVC) covering the daily briefing of the Lagos State Commissioner for Health started her report saying something like “people don’t like hearing bad news, but everyday journalists here are told of sad developments about Coronavirus (COVID-19)” Her concern is understandable as having to directly report ‘bad’ news

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Media career enhancing NGOs journalists should know

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For journalists seeking resources and programmes to enhance their career, below are some media Non-Governmental Organisations to link up with. Media Career Development Network (MCDN) Nigeria Office: 14 Fadare Street, (End of Kayode Street,) Besides Normal Children’s School, off Ijaye Road, Ogba Lagos Telephone: +2348023000621, +2348050498530 Email: info@mediacareerng.org Twitter: @mediacareerngr Website: www.mediacareerng.org International Press Centre (IPC) The International

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Five ways journalists should take charge of their career

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The Quote for the Day on the Twitter handle of Media Career Development Network @mediacareerngr on Thursday, March 12, 2020, was adapted from an article by Rebecca Tee, a top Career Management Expert on why professionals should take personal responsibility for their career. The quote stated that journalists are quick to accuse their employers of

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‘Five International, local fellowships: What worked for me’

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From her Minna, Niger State base where she is the Correspondent of The Nation Newspapers, Justina Asishana has been selected for major international and national journalism fellowships, grants and conferences. They include: * Fellowship to attend the Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2017 * International Centre For Journalists (ICFJ) Safety Fellowship 2018 * Dubawa Fact-checking Fellowship

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What traditional journalists should know about new media

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Lekan Otufodunrin writes on the need for traditional journalists to master the use of new media to maximise available opportunities When I speak and write repeatedly about the need for traditionally trained journalists to become new media savvy, the feedback I sometimes get is that I’m over stressing the issue. After all, some say, we

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