How do we ensure a more inclusive, innovative, and connected media ecosystem in Africa? How do we address the disparities and barriers that limit the potential of African media? The above questions and others were exhaustively discussed and solutions offered at the recently concluded third edition of the Africa Media Festival organised by Bazara Media […]
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Lekan Otufodunrin highlights some major impacts of the Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP) support for seven media organisations in Nigeria in the Case Studies report launched recently. Despite being one of Nigeria’s leading media outlets, BusinessDay, like many other media companies, has been battling to refine its digital strategy, engage audiences more effectively, and
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Senior Correspondent, Education & Labour. TV Host at TVC NEWS, Sharon Ijasan, recently Published a book titled The Tripartite: Understanding the interplay between Workers, Employers and the Government. The book is an in-depth study of labour dynamics, a domain where the stakes are high, and the impacts are profound. It explains labour issues and laws
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Here are a few media training and development opportunities for journalists. It features online training, internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities for journalists. CJID Next-Gen Internship Program. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development is calling campus journalists and Mass Communication students to apply for the Next-Gen/Campus Reporter project. The Next Gen/Campus Reporter project of the
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Here are five top media and journalism fellowship opportunities that journalists can apply for before it closes soon. The 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) Fellowship. The application deadline for the fellowship opportunity to attend the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 20-24 has been extended to February 14,
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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: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Are you a journalist covering the Global South? Do your stories break through stereotypes, change narratives,
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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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