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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Implementing the resolutions of the recent Nigeria Media Leaders Summit convened by the founder of The Journalism Clinic, Taiwo Obe, media leaders on Friday inaugurated a media cooperative society. According to a statement released by the society, The Innovative Media Partners (Surulere) Cooperative Multipurpose Society was inaugurated by the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives,
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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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As media veterans, experts, and students gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Report Women! An initiative of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), it was evident to everyone that the organisation’s toils, passion, and excellence over the years have yielded excellent results. The celebration was marked in grand style at the Metropolitan
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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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In commemoration of World News Day co-organised by the World Editors Forum and the Canadian Journalism Foundation, Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Nigeria has joined news organisations, media associations, and individuals globally to highlight the importance of fact-based journalism. In a statement by its Executive Director, Lekan Otufodunrin, the network noted that contrary to the
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Founder of World New Day, Editor in Chief of The Globe and Mail, Canada, David Walmsley, writes that ‘Journalists are a bridge as we build the future,’ A record number of newsrooms have signed up for World News Day 2024, recognizing the positive influence of journalism the world over. More than 600 newsrooms and media
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As my second semester drew to a close, I found myself at a crossroad, filled with anxiety about my upcoming internship. It wasn’t just about securing a spot, it was about finding a place that offered genuine mentoring, sincere coaching, and frequent training to truly prepare me for my media career. In my search for
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Governments at the federal and other levels in the country have been urged respect the rights of the media while the press should be socially responsible in reporting national issues without bias. Panelists at the weekly Journalism and Society Conversation on X space by the Wole Soyinka Centre For Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) who made the
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The federal government and security agencies have been urged to ensure the safety of citizens and journalists during the nationwide protest scheduled to hold from August 1-10, 2024. The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) and the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) in separate statements noted the rights of citizens to peaceful assembly and coverage
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