Training

AI, Data-journalism: ‘Students must be trained for jobs of tomorrow’

Mass Communication students must be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow in a rapidly changing media industry influenced by AI and data journalism. The Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr Steve ‘Anu Adesemoye, stated this during a two-day AI and Data Journalism workshop,  in […]

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Media Training opportunities and resources for journalists this week

 Media Training and scholarship opportunities Here are a few media training and scholarship opportunities for journalists to take advantage of this week. Media Career Development Network is always available to assist journalists who reach out for support in achieving their career goals wherever possible.   Disinformation Summit (Virtual) Journalists, fact-checkers, researchers, students, activists and others

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Take charge of your careers, female journalists urged

Female journalists in Nigeria have been urged to take charge of their careers and overcome limitations hindering their growth. This call to action was made on Thursday, September 12  at a virtual workshop on “Overcoming career growth limitations” in commemoration of the third anniversary of Step-Up for Women in Journalism Initiative (SWIJ). The event brought

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Journalists’ safety essential for press freedom – Olorunyomi

Publisher of Premium Times and Founder, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Dapo Olorunyomi has said that safety of journalists is necessary to guarantee freedom of the press. Olorunyomi made the assertion during the Civic Space Guard: a Masterclass on Holistic Safety for Investigative Reporters organised by WSCIJ with the support of the Embassy of

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Our interns are ‘learning and producing content’

We are on the third week of our internship programme with ten students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Nigeria Institute of Journalism, (NIJ), Lagos, Olabisi Onabanjo University, (OOU) Ago-Iwoye, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife and Covenant University, Otta. More students from the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu will join

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Media urged to advocate for improved maternal nutrition

To combat the high maternal mortality rate in Nigeria, the media has been urged to promote Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) for pregnant women. The call was made by Clinical Dietitian and Lagos State Coordinator, Alive & Thrive Project, Olawumi Ajayi, during a media roundtable organised by the Alive & Thrive initiative, managed by FHI 360

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New Media Opportunities with deadlines 

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: WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 JOB OPPORTUNITY! @Code4Africa is looking for a full-time trainer specialising in media. Applicants need proficiency in

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