Journalists who participated in the fourth edition of the media capacity-building session for journalists organized by Polaris Bank have commended the quality of the workshop. The annual media workshop, in its fourth edition held over the weekend, had in attendance over 152 participants, including renowned publishers, editors, Managing Directors of media houses, reporters, and […]
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Noah Aderoju of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos writes on the empowerment of female journalists through a leadership programme by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). Before participating in the 2021 Female Reporters Leadership Programme, (FRLP) organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Osaruonamen Ibizugbe, formerly of
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Communications Expert and Microsoft’s Senior Business Program Manager, Africa Development Center, Yemi Orimolade and Member Forbes Coaches Council and Founder, LIMB-simple academy, Ezekiel Solesi are the latest facilitators that will be speaking at the EnterpriseCEO Media Masterclass, a media improvement programme. ‘Yemi, with over fourteen years of experience, has delivered strategies to advance corporate reputation,
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Programme Officer of the Media Career Development Network (MCDN) Lagos, Esther Adeniyi has stressed the importance of fact-checking for journalists to avoid publishing false information. Adeniyi, who was the representative of the MCDN at a three-day digital skill and fact-checking training spoke at a step-down session on Monday at the MCDN office. “It is the
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The evolution of technology and digital advancement has no doubt enhanced productivity, global engagement, as well as connectivity in several professions and enterprises. Today, Journalism practice has evolved and it’s no longer enough for journalists to know how to write and report news stories. With technological advancement changing the way journalism is being practiced, it
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A faith-based organisation, Journalists for Christ (JFC) has trained young journalists on how to excel in the profession despite the challenges profession. President of the group, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin who spoke at the fellowship held in Lagos last Saturday offered insights on what students and young journalists should know about maximizing media career opportunities. Otufodunrin
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Lagos-based media outfit, Media Career Development Network (MCDN) has concluded month-long activities to mark World Press Freedom Day 2022. The programmes sponsored by the United States Consulate, Lagos were in Lagos and Port Harcourt. The Lagos’s leg began with a film show about Joseph Pulitzer, an American journalist and rights activist. The movie screened at
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Media Programmes, vacancies, application, training, Fellowship and their deadlines from today, Monday, 1 August – Thursday, 4th August 2022. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 FELLOWSHIP ADH Community Journalism Fellowship Applications for the second cohort are now open. Apply now if you are interested in improving the coverage of under-reported issues in local communities across Nigeria. Apply
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Abdulrasheed, Hammad, a participant in the Future News Worldwide conference reports on the outcome and impact of the training on young journalists worldwide. Participants in the recent Future News Worldwide conference for young journalists globally organised by the British Council have shared lessons and skills they learned during the three-day training and networking programme. The
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Media Programmes for the week: Programmes and activities scheduled for the week are conferences, training, Applications and the deadline for submission from 19th – 21st July 2022 compiled by Blessing Osemobor Tuesday, July 19, 2022 WEBINAR Are you a journalist reporting on violence against children? With @WHO, we created a media guide on the
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