Deputy Director/Head Strategic Planning & Corporate Development Department, Voice of Nigeria, Abdulwarees Solanke writes on the need to maintain the sanctity of media based on ethical standards. In a 1000-word length article, I penned and published in a number of national dailies in 2018, I painted Journalism as an Art of a different genre, […]
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EDITORIAL: In collaboration with the Punch Media Foundation, The Punch Newspaper recently had a ten-day immersion training programme for its new editorial staff. The programme which is the second edition according to the Foundation is meant to enhance the skills and expertise of the journalists, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to excel
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The Nigeria Media Capacity Report (NMCDR) 2022, published by the Media Career Development Network (MCDN), is a valuable resource for journalists seeking to maximise their career development opportunities. The comprehensive report offers insightful tips and practical guidance on how journalists can tap into various programmes and make the best use of the opportunities provided by
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The Association of Campus Journalists, (ACJ), Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile Ife, on Saturday, May 6 celebrated its 50th anniversary along with an International Campus Journalism Conference. The glamorous event at the campus had in attendance top media practitioners, campus journalists from other institutions and the members of the association with a discussion on the
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Funso Aina, Senior Manager, External Relations, MTN Nigeria who was recently awarded the ‘Innovator of the Year’ at the 2023 IN2 SABRE awards in Germany writes on the accelerating pace of global journalism practice against the state of flux of the profession in Nigeria and suggests the need to invest in technology and talent simultaneously.
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Following the claims and statements made by the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Datti Baba-Ahmed on the recent outcome of the presidential election on an interview programme on Channels Television, the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined the station N5,000.000 ( five million naira) The NBC in a letter signed by its
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More than ever before, there is a need for journalists and broadcasters to abide by the ethics of their profession and be very professional in the practice of the profession. At a time when just anyone who can disseminate information on various media platforms claims to be a journalist, it is necessary for professional journalists
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Media Career Development Specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin writes on points to consider on asking for payment for your services and paying others for services. *Don’t be angry when people insist on being paid for their services. Everyone deserves to be paid for his or her services in kind or cash except if they want to
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In our EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK, we condemn attacks and arrests of journalists which should not be allowed to continue to guarantee the safety of journalists who are on their official duty during the election. Among the unsavoury incidents recorded during last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections across the country were attacks and
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Inspired by a popular song, media career development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin writes on how to be an unstoppable journalist notwithstanding the odds in the profession. I’m not sure what made me suddenly feel like watching the video of the popular song, Unstoppable by Australian singer and songwriter, Sia last Saturday evening. It might have probably
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