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Journalists should pay more attention to their digital security

In the face of increasing threats of targeted state surveillance, cyber and online attacks on the watchdogs of society, journalists and activists have been charged to take their digital security as serious as they take physical security. This was the call of Executive director of Human Rights Journalists’ Network, Kehinde Adegboyega at the two-day Digital […]

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Training opportunities and media event for this week.

Here are a few media training and events that journalists can participate in this week to build their capacity and increase exposure and network. Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJN) Digital Security and Resilience Workshop. Journalists, activists, and civil society organisations can apply for this digital security and resilience workshop organised by the Human Rights

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Eight New Media Opportunities with deadlines in July

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 2 Join @IJNet for an engaging discussion on the future of journalism, moderated by @ICFJKnight Fellow @xhgMattia,

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How Mass Comm students should prepare for post-graduation years

Mass Communication students have been advised to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to guarantee having a fulfilling career in the media industry. The Executive Director of the Media Career Development Network, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin advised while presenting his keynote address at the Industry-Academia Partnership Series 11 by the Department of Mass Communication of the

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‘Run your media organisation like business, not mere passion’

The Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals on June 5-6, 2024 held a two-day “Media Entrepreneurship 2024” fellowship in Lagos with support from the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) and Mac Arthur Foundation. Various multimedia, television, and radio experts shared a common message with participants: passion alone is not enough to succeed in

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Rivers Varsity VC applauds training of female student journalists

The Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Professor Nlerum Okogbule, has commended the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Step-up for Women In Journalism Initiative (SWIJ), for their interest and roles in promoting women, media and communication in the society. Professor Okogbule made the commendation in Port

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Media Career Q&A: Difference between Journalism and Content Creation?

A caller recently asked me what’s the difference between Journalism and Content Creation. The answer is in a recent lecture I delivered on bridging the gap between journalism and content creation. Below is an excerpt from the lecture and some additional thoughts. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, journalism is “… the collection, preparation, and distribution

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New Media Opportunities With Deadlines in June

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, JUNE 4 Join #WSCIJConversations for answers. In the face of technological advancement, how can the news media build

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#WNMC24: Insights, ideas from World News Media Congress

Our Hashtag of the Week highlights tweets shared on X and Quotes  from the World Association of Newspapers’ 75th congress held 27th – 29th in Denmark. “I encourage my fellow women in the media industry not to be discouraged no matter what they are going through, instead, fortify themselves and be their sisters’ keeper so they have the

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