Jimoh Elizabeth Oluwaseyi writes on the testimonials by interns from department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos at Media Career Development Network (MCDN) during a send-off for them. How many days make 300 hours? 12 days plus. For 300 level Mass Communication students of the University of Lagos who had to undergo 300 hours internship […]
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Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Professor Oloruntola Sunday has stressed the need for a new generation of well-trained, resilient and innovative media professionals who can enhance the practice of the profession. Professor Sunday who is the Head of Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, made the
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Precious Nwonu of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ) reports on the major insights and experiences shared by speakers at the Media Career Development Conference held in Lagos on October 31, 2o24. The Media Career Development conference held on October 31 at the University of Lagos by Media Career Development Network (MCDN), a media
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As part of its ongoing commitment to continually empower the Nigerian media and enable it play the critical watchdog role in the society, Polaris Bank will on Thursday, October 24 holds its annual Media Capacity Seminar. The theme of this year’s seminar for all classes of Journalists across the media spectrum is “Integrating AI tools
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The 2024 Mental Health in Journalism Summit organised by The Self-Investigation recently held online on October 8- 10 during which essential conversations on mental health of journalists globally were discussed. The Self- Investigation, a professional training and coaching body dedicated to sustaining journalism to enhance journalists’ well-being Our correspondent, Rhoda Olurunfemi who covered the various sessions at
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In the course of every person’s journey, there are certain things that aid their path to success. One of them is the ability to take advantage of every opportunity to learn. Learning is a continual activity and no knowledge is lost. Therefore, it is important that in every situation we find ourselves, we take the
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Mastery of digital skills is necessary to help student journalists and other professionals meet up with the growing trends in their profession. The Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Professor Walter Ihejirika stated this at a training by Step-Up for Women In Journalism Initiative, (SWIJ), in partnership with
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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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Behind the headlines and breaking news, a hidden crisis looms in newsrooms worldwide: the growing mental health struggles of journalists. This was the experience of Umar Audu, an investigative journalist for Daily Nigeria, who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for three months after an investigation in Kaduna during the early stage of his career.
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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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