The most avoided ignored belittled, denied, misunderstood and untreated cause of human suffering is perhaps trauma. They are wounds that never show on the body but are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. To curb the effect of trauma in journalism practice, media experts have raised concerns about the risks of trauma faced […]
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The dynamics in every profession keep evolving. Skill retooling and upgrading are fundamental requirements for media professionals who are poised to make changes in their world today. The need for speed, accuracy and technology keeps creating disruption at an alarming rate. Catching up and not losing one’s breath professionally has become a personal responsibility. For
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Media Action is calling for enrollment from journalists interested in reporting climate change. The course will help journalists understand the science behind the causes of climate change, how international organizations and communities are responding to it and how a journalist can cover it effectively for their audience. Communicating climate change
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Young female journalists have been advised on how to overcome bias against women in the profession and enhance their careers. They were counselled by top female journalists at a discussion forum to mark the 2022 International Women’s Day organised by Media Career Development Network (MCDN) in Lagos on the theme #Breakthebias. The speakers included Deputy
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No fewer than fifteen (15) campus journalists in West Africa will be engaged under Campus Solutions Journalism Project. The Campus Solutions project is set to bridge a gap in challenges facing educational system in Africa by mobilising and supporting reporters to produce stories about the positive deviants in the education sector in West African countries.
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In line with the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, Breaking the bias, a group of female journalists in Rivers and some states in the Niger-Delta region is empowering members to excel in their careers. Known as ‘The Step-Up Media Network ‘, the group is a network community of focused, brilliant, vibrant female journalists
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Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Uduak Ekong at an empowerment training for female journalists in the state organised by Imaobong Akpabio Dem of Inspiration FM, Uyo spoke on mainstreaming women issues in the media. She also shared her early experience in the profession and offered tips on
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Apply to participate in the following media programmes and opportunities for this week. Monday, 28th February 2022. The Sanlam award currently calls for entries for financial journalists. Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/ydyp3xdr Wednesday, 2nd March 2022. Applications are now open from Journalists for The International Center for Journalists’ news business Hub — Elevate. Apply here: https://www.icfj.org/elevate Thursday, 3rd March
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The third Jacksonites Professional Development Series (JPDS) seminar, by the alumni association and professional development network of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) will hold on March 23 at 3 p.m. GMT+1 through the Zoom platform. The former Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Bartholomew Okolo, will join an expert panel at
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Check out the media programmes for this week and opportunities to apply and participate. Monday, 21st February 2021 — BBC currently calls for application for its annual Komla Awards. Apply here: https://t.co/vfWKA7qZaz Tuesday, 22nd February 2022. Dart Center seeks applications from Journalists and other media individuals for its flagship program, Ochberg Fellowship. Apply here: https://dartcenter.org/resources/2022-ochberg-fellowship?mc_cid=59062edc97&mc_eid=d35e6cf23a
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