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‘Why media should prioritise Social Justice reporting’

In the 2024 Amnesty International report , Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country is among the third world nations with the issues of ill-treatment, unlawful attacks and killings by security forces, violation of international humanitarian law abuses by armed groups, illegal detention and awaiting trials and forced evictions. The social justice index, also ranks Nigeria 120th […]

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Exploring sources beyond government for investigative reporting

Considering the high level of corruption and scandals in government at all levels in the country, its not surprising that government is largely the focus of most investigative reports by journalists. The reports are usually about wrong doings by government officials, failed projects or programmes, mismanagements and others. However, beyond government programmes, policies and related

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New training opportunities and resources for journalists this week.

Here are a few training opportunities and resources for journalists to benefit from this week. At this week’s edition of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Conversation #WSCIJConversations journalists will be answering the question “Is the government the only story? Exploring other sources for Investigative reporting”  Veteran journalist and ED Media Career Development Network,

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Internship: What media students, lecturers should know

For students seeking internships and departments issuing internship letters, Media Career Development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin shares some points to note.    There are too many students seeking internship placements. You should be appreciate any opportunity you get and not despise any. Not every media organisation can take interns. Some don’t have enough space for their

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Free Online Courses for Journalists and Newsroom Leaders

We have collated a list of self-paced online courses for journalists and newsroom leaders to build capacity in core areas of the craft and develop their careers. Creating time to attend live webinars or committing to scheduled training might be difficult for journalists and newsroom leaders whose fast-paced and unpredictable work makes them mostly unavailable.

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Training opportunities and resources for journalists this week.

Here are a few training opportunities and resources for journalists this week. Journalists interested in learning about climate adaptation and social justice can attend this free webinar by Climate Strategies on Thursday July 25, 2024.   “Bridging Justice and Adaptation: Synergies between Just Transitions and the Global Goal on Adaptation,” webinar explores the intersections of

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5 Important Digital Safety and Security Tips for Journalists

Journalism practice and processes has evolved to become mostly digital activities, most journalists’ workflow— information gathering, processing and dissemination— begins and end on digital platforms using a smartphone computer and/or other digital gadgets. This reality has helped journalists reduce physical safety and security concerns. However, the digital space is not devoid of its threats and

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Male allies supporting women in Journalism

Presentation by Executive Director, Media Career Development Network, Lekan Otufodunrin on Male allies supporting women in journalism at Gender Consonance and Female Media Leadership training by Broadcast journalist at Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Nkechi Macaulay. The training was supported by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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