Journalists interested in being relevant in the global space should have a broad knowledge of international affairs, different cultures and issues. The Executive-in-Charge, of Media Mentors Leadership Academy, Ms. Joke Kujenya stated this at a media training organised recently by the Female Freelancers Federation, (FFF) with the theme “Becoming a Global Journalist” “You must have […]
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For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 To commemorate this year’s #WorldPressFreedomDay, we are collaborating with @PrimeProgressNG @mediaCareerNGR to discuss the state of press
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For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DURATION: THURSDAY, APRIL 15 – MAY 27 The Campus Reporter Project of @CJIDAfrica has commenced data journalism training for campus journalists,
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TechCabal, a leading source of technology news, analysis and insights in Africa, which recently clocked 10 plans to recruit more correspondents and contributors across Africa. The company will also establish partnerships with local media outlies, tech hubs and start-ups as part of its expansion plans. “We aim to provide in-depth and localised coverage of the
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Below are some media programmes and opportunities for journalists and media practitioners to apply for and participate in. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 14 The Campus Reporter project of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) will host a monthly Generations in Conversation series on Friday, 14 April. The series will feature media veterans – Dapo
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For journalists who will be involved in the coverage of the forthcoming general elections, below are tips on what to do and guide against to ensure your safety and comprehensive reporting by the National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) 1990s. A) Carry your Identity card that indicates the media organisation you work for. B) If
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Below is a compilation of journalism and media opportunities for the week and others later this month including webinars, boot camp, workshops, vacancies, awards and more compiled by Peace Oladipo. ZOOM MEETING: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023 The Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) presents “Ask Me” (a Mentor/Mentee Sessions Webinar Initiative).
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One Nigerian, Oloye Ayodele Samuel is among the 363 journalists jailed for practising the profession in 2022 according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). CPJ in its annual prison census released on December 14 stated that the number of reporters deprived of their freedom as of December 1, 2022, is 20% higher than that
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Fifteen journalists and other professionals have been trained in Mobile Journalism by Media Mentors Network. The two weeks programme had five days of online sessions and three days physical training held in Minna, Niger state. The training sessions included basics of Mobile journalism, tools for Mobile journalism, photo editing, text animation and video editing. The
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It’s becoming worrisome that up-and-coming journalists fall out with their editors because of inconsistent service delivery. In this article, Yusuf Adua, an investigative journalist, contextualised some of the difficulties he and most of his colleagues contend with that oftentimes strain the relationship between editors and promising journalists and suggests possible solutions to the misunderstanding.
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