Students and young journalists have been urged to maximise freelance opportunities to enhance their media careers. Journalist and communication specialist, Festus Iyorah, made the call during a two-day training and mentorship programme organised by the Media Career Development Network on the theme: Independent Journalism Opportunities in a Digital World. The workshop, held on August 12th […]
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How can freelance journalists easily find publications they can pitch their stories to globally from their local base? Artificial Intelligence tools and platforms can help according to Journalist and Communication specialist, Festus Iyorah. He shared some guidelines on how AI can help journalists seeking who to write for and get paid at a virtual training
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Programme Director at Daily Trust Media Foundation, Dr Theophilus Abbah, writes on the key points from the recent conference on Future-proofing Journalism in Nigeria, organised by the Daily Trust Foundation—the non-profit arm of Media Trust Group and the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). In the report, he highlights the following key points: Publication must carve
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Seventy Mass Communication lecturers from 56 universities across Nigeria have been trained by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) on embedding AI in teaching and practice. Thirty lecturers from 26 universities across Southern Nigeria participated in the AI in Universities workshop held in Lagos last week, while 40 lecturers from 30 universities participated in
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Coordinator, Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) Training, Femi Akintunde-Johnson writes on the outcome of the second edition of the programme. What began as a modest gathering of determined media professionals on Saturday, July 12, 2025, culminated on the afternoon of July 19 in a stirring affirmation of purpose, passion, and the promise of excellence. The
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Find below media training and programmes you can apply for to enhance your career. Opportunities for African Creatives and Journalists: Fellowships, Scholarships & Awards Africa’s creative scene is expanding with new opportunities for writers, journalists, and filmmakers. These programmes provide vital funding, mentorship, and exposure to help storytellers develop their work and share authentic African
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For those who think Journalism should be a free-for-all, where anyone can choose to write what they think or feel without considering the impact their reports can make, the Acting Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, JoEllen Gorg, says it’s not. “Every word, every sentence, has the potential to make a difference
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The Media Career Development Network (MCDN), in partnership with the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, has held the second edition of its bi-monthly Journalism Clinic training for young journalists, emphasising the importance of being well-informed about legal restrictions and media ethics. At the session held on Thursday, July 10, at the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Acting U.S. Consul General
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“As a campus journalist, know that no story is worth your life or your studentship” I looked up immediately from the note I was taking to focus on this statement by Kabir Adejumo, a renowned investigative journalist and researcher who was one of the facilitators at the campus journalists training by the Centre for
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Media Opportunities for Journalists Interested in Investigation, Storytelling and AI Training Passionate about AI-driven innovation, investigative excellence, or impactful storytelling? These opportunities are your launchpad to a bold and exciting media career. Take advantage of these programs, designed to equip journalists and storytellers with cutting-edge skills and global exposure, available in June. JournalismAI Academy Announces 5-Week
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