Lekan Otufodunrin writes on basic requirements for writing a pitch for investigative reporting grants Most media houses no longer fund investigative reports as much as they should. Investigative Desks no longer exist and where they do, the staff hardly get their requests for travel allowance to investigate any major issues approved. In some cases, managements […]
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Tunde Abatan writes on the 6th Annual Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN ) held on the state of the media in Abeokuta, Ogun State last week When communication scholars and professionals in Nigeria gathered in Abeokuta, Ogun State, last week for their 6th Annual Conference with the Theme: National
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Ejiro Umukoro “Lady E” is the Pioneer General Manager of MEGA 89.1 FM, Warri in Delta State. She has been working behind the scene with her team for months to set up the station that commenced operations July 1st 2019. In this report, she speaks about the station, its goals and vision and provides insight
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The Guardian Newspaper may name a new Editor for its daily paper soon, following the non-renewal of the appointment of Abraham Ogbodo to continue to serve in the position. Ogbodo, former Sunday editor of the paper who was initially appointed the editor of all the titles in June 2016 completed the first three-year renewable tenure
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Paper delivered by Mr. Victor Ifijeh, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, The Nation Newspaper at the 60th Birthday celebration of the Provost of Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Gbemiga Ogunleye. These are trying times for print journalists the world over. Our beloved industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Publications are gasping for breath. The future looks uncertain. We are
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Being a keynote address delivered at the Nigeria Science Media Award at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos on the 23rd of October 2018 by Eugenia Abu, ace broadcaster and multimedia strategist I am absolutely delighted and deeply honored to have been invited to deliver the keynote at an event where the media and scientists gather together
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Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Kogi State Council, on Thursday, August 16, 2018, honoured Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, with Icon Of Journalism Award. The award presentation which was part of activities marking the 2018 NUJ Week was held at the Press Centre of the Union in
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To provide lasting solutions to the growing challenge of producing indigenous content for the global audience, students of University of Lagos (UNILAG) are set to hold the 9th edition of the annual media summit tagged “The Academic Summit (TAS) 9.0.” “Create. Glocalize” is the theme of the summit which has been scheduled to hold on
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Precious Igbonwelundun writes on a scary encounter with armed thugs during a raid by Nigeria Navy At first it sounded like cheering. But matching closer to the open field at Ilashe Island, Atlas Cove, through the narrow bush path from the jetty, the scenario became clearer. Thugs corking their guns, displaying charms and spoiling for
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A reliable source grants you an interview but denies speaking to you when your report is published. Kelechi Amakoh writes on the experiences of some journalists who found themselves in this embarrassing situation. Some say journalism is history compiled in a hurry, while others say journalism projects every side of the society that is able
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