Media Career Q&A Q: With my certificate from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ), can I be accepted to work in any organisation without discrimination? A: The Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate issued by the NIJ is supposed to be an equivalent of the University degree, but many private organisations and the government don’t rate […]
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By Olorunfemi Rhoda Journalists have been advised against engaging in attitudes which are not biblical injunction while on duty. The advice was given by Pastor David Deola Odunayo at the November fellowship of the Journalists’ For Christ (JFC), held at International Press Centre (IPC), Ogba, Lagos. Speaking on ‘Biblical Journalism: Seven things the Lord hates’
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In a bid to strengthen Nigerian journalists’ skills in capital markets and data analysis, Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) has called for the last intake of applicants on advancement Financial Journalism Training Program. In a statement issued by BMIA, the six-month certificate programme is to enhance journalists’ knowledge in public policy and financial and economic
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September 30, 2016 is the deadline for submission of application by interested journalists to participate in a Dialogue on Sexuality and Role of the Media. Heartland Alliance in collaboration with Projekthope www.projekthope.org is hosting the dialogue under its: Engaging the Media in Human Rights Series from October 3-4, 2016. If you are a media stakeholder,
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Simbo Olorunfemi, journalist, publisher, poet, television producer and brand management specialist at the August 2016 Journalists for Christ fellowship spoke on Media Entrepreneurship and Know-How. Here is a list of 30 things journalists need to do to become successful entrepreneurs. 1. By all means, seek knowledge 2. Explore training opportunities 3. Know the rules so
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City FM, a Lagos based radio station has initiated a vocational training and capacity development programme to train youths interested in broadcasting though its new media academy. In an interview with City People Magazine, the Managing Director of the station, Adedoja Allen, said the organization set up the academy because of influx of interns seeking
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Community media operators in Lagos State are going back to school this week (7-9 July) to rethink their business for revitalisation and sustainability. An initiative of the Communities and Communications Department of the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, the programme is being facilitated by The Journalism Clinic, which vision is “to
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Ndem Nkem, Travel/Tech Writer with Jovago Nigeria writes on four content tools Nigerian bloggers will find very helpful With millions of blog posts published every day, there is the need for bloggers to be conscientious in planning and developing engaging content for their unique audiences and business needs. Every blogger in Nigeria understands how difficult
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The Kaduna State Government has trained 30 practicing journalists in the state to enhance their capacity. Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, the Special Adviser, Media and Communication, to the state governor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that the workshop would help journalists to affect society through their reports and programmes. Adekeye explained that
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By Seye Joseph @seyetweets Sunday Editor of Punch Newspapers, Ms. Toyosi Ogunseye has advised journalists to utilise training opportunities for networking with colleagues and build lasting working relationships. Ogunseye gave the advice in her keynote address at the Cocktail launch of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Executive Training Program in Lagos on April 11. Beyond
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