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What traditional media, journalists must do to survive the digital onslaught- Adesina

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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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30 must-do entrepreneurship guide for journalists

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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 broadcast Academy takes off

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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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4 reasons your blog is not growing

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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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Four key questions for Facebook users

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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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Social media campaign: Voice of the voiceless

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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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Wij2016: Calling women journalists

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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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Highly recommended book you should read

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The secrets of men are said to be in their stories, Ambassador Dele Cole in his Foreword says, Voices Beyond the Newsroom Edited by Richard Ikiebie, Senior Fellow and Director, Centre for Leadership in Journalism, School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic is highly recommended. Ikiebie in this major work, offers an invaluable service to Nigerian

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Daily #EmpoweredMediaCareer campaign for journalists

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Starting July 1, Nigerian journalists will like never before be daily motivated, inspired, informed, educated and challenged on how to fulfill their media career goals and aspirations. A social media campaign #EmpoweredMediaCareer will commenced with different postings on social media accounts of Mediacareerng.org, the website of Nigeria’s foremost Media Career Development organisation. Twitter: @mediacareerngr Facebook:

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