Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, the media has expectedly remained one of the major channels to reach the people, share accurate information, find out what people need to know and report about the impact on the society. This crucial role becomes more important considering that COVID19 is not only a pandemic, but the kind […]
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What role can the media play in curbing misinformation and disinformation on COVID-19? This was the question addressed during a recent tweet chat by CLEEN Foundation as part of its Public Safety and Security Tweet chat series. The panellists were Director of International Press Centre, Lagos, Lanre Arogundade, Lead Presenter/Producer BBC Media, Affi Bassey and
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To commemorate the 2020 Press Freedom Day, Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (@ptcij) held a tweet chat to highlight the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Media Industry. The panellists were CEO of Women Radio, Toun Okewale Sonaiya (@tounokewale) and Executive Director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) Dayo Aiyetan (@dayoaiyetan), Full
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To mark the 56th birthday of journalist and media career development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin, a tweet chat was held on Media and Post COVID-19 realities. The chat moderated by Executive Director of CEEHOPE, Ms Betty Abbah had Editor-In-Chief of Opera News, Bayo Olupohunda, General Manager, MEGA 89.1FM, Ejiro Umukoro and Otufodunrin as speakers. Full text
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Micheal Bukola Nelson, United States-based Business and technology analyst writes on new options open to media professionals in Nigeria to cope with the devastating impact of COVID-19 and digital disruption in the industry. There are over 4 million cases of coronavirus infections and a staggering 300 thousand COVID-19 casualty figures globally. The impact of the pandemic has
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Chika Mefor-Nwachukwu of Leadership Newspapers writes on the online course she participated in with the support of the Media Career Development Network on why journalists should prioritize their mental health as they go about reporting the Covid-19 pandemic. Everybody needs this knowledge, but the journalists and other frontline workers (especially health workers) need it all
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Abdulwarees Solanke, Ag. Deputy Director, Strategic Planning & Corporate Development Department, Voice of Nigeria makes a case for ethical journalism practise. In a 1000 word length article I penned and was published in a number of national dailies in 2018, I painted Journalism as an Art of a different genre, arguing that the ideal journalist is
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As journalists and others pay tributes to Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu on his 6oth birthday, Steve Osuji wondered why he (Momodu) would make a practice of protecting and fellow-shipping with felons yet relish being held up as a great journalist and publisher. Who doesn’t know Dele Momodu, aka Bob Dee? In what light you might
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Media owners, managers and practitioners have been urged to become more digital in their operations in order to survive. They also need to be more creative, innovative and technology-driven according to the recommendations in a communique issued at the end of the National Media Virtual Roundtable jointly organised by ActionAid Nigeria and Journalists Against Poverty.
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Following the lockdown and restriction of movement to curb the spread of coronavirus, virtual meetings/webinars have become an alternative for physical meetings and training sessions. Kehinde Adegboyega offers tips on how to prepare to participate and maximize online sessions. Set up your calendar and reminder. It’s very easy to forget that you have a webinar
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