In a bid to strengthen Nigerian journalists’ skills in capital markets and data analysis, Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) has called for the last intake of applicants on advancement Financial Journalism Training Program. In a statement issued by BMIA, the six-month certificate programme is to enhance journalists’ knowledge in public policy and financial and economic […]
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Reading through the reports on three recent media awards and fellowship winners, Lekan Otufodunrin, media career development specialist highlights a number of things the winners did that gave them the edge over colleagues. 1. Write stories that have impact and result in action by authorities: Tobi Aworinde of Sunday Punch who recently emerged winner of
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Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian Newspaper, Debo Adesina on October 20, 2016 delivered the University of Lagos Mass Communication Alumni Association Distinguished Lecture. In the lecture entitled Vessels in a storm, Adesina a 1986 graduate of the department reviewed the state of the journalism practice against the background of new media technological developments and offer tips
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Simbo Olorunfemi, journalist, publisher, poet, television producer and brand management specialist at the August 2016 Journalists for Christ fellowship spoke on Media Entrepreneurship and Know-How. Here is a list of 30 things journalists need to do to become successful entrepreneurs. 1. By all means, seek knowledge 2. Explore training opportunities 3. Know the rules so
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City FM, a Lagos based radio station has initiated a vocational training and capacity development programme to train youths interested in broadcasting though its new media academy. In an interview with City People Magazine, the Managing Director of the station, Adedoja Allen, said the organization set up the academy because of influx of interns seeking
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By Nkem Ndem There are so many blogs on the Nigerian media scene today, and the truth is, not all these blogs are getting the expected shares, subscribers, recognition or engagement. Of course, building a blog’s audience does not happen overnight, but most times, the reason is simply that the blogger is making wrong moves
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By Lekan Otufodunrin Before your next posting, ask yourself if you really have to post that picture, quote, write-up, video or any other thing. Who are your friends on Facebook? Having friends is one of the main features of Facebook. Every user has a limit of 5000 friends. The number of friends you have or
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Lecture by Lekan Otufodunrin at the anniversary 13th Sparklight Award and Media Lecture, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. July 17, 2016 In 1987, a 22 year old journalism graduate sneaked into Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital to resume work as the correspondent of a national newspaper. He joined the league of the Ogun State Correspondents
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The third edition on Women in Journalism conference ( Wij2016) will hold on Thursday, July 21 at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. The theme of the event which is free for interested participants is Excellence and Ethics. According to the Director of the programmes, Yomi Owope, ” WiJ2016 is not just another media gathering – it
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Lekan Otufodunrin offers tips on better use of social media by journalists Have active social media accounts Having active social media accounts is no longer an option but a must if you want to continue to be relevant in the media profession. You don’t have to be on them all the time, but you should
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