Of all forms of communication, the spoken word has an unusual power that is both constructive and destructive. It is the most pervading method of communication, which other forms only complement. With the spoken word, you can easily gauge mood, strength and character. The advent of radio has taken the power of the spoken word […]
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As part of the repositioning and revitalisation of university education in Nigeria, five years ago, the National Universities Commission (NUC), had announced the unbundling of Mass Communication as a degree programme into several separate degree programmes, thereby, making it a full Faculty. According to the then Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Abubakar
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Our intern from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos reviews We Are Priceless, a novel on human trafficking by Juliana Francis, investigative reporter, mentor, trainer and gender advocate. Human life is supposed to be priceless because children are a precious gift from God. Unfortunately, those who engage in human trafficking don’t think so.
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Our intern from the Department of Mass Communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Olamide Ayoade reviews “The Journalist You Ought To Be” by media career development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin. If you want a book that offers a thorough exploration of media career development, blending practical advice with inspirational guidance, “The Journalist You Ought To Be” by
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Heritage Kehinde of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos (UNILAG), writes about her first week of internship experience at Media Career Development Network. For a long time now, I have anticipated my internship experience so much because it would be my first work experience as a student. I was looking forward to it
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Today, the largest proportion of consumers of media content falls in the youth category, requiring that media content producers must always factor the needs of the youth in their processes and schedules if they must be relevant, competitive and impactful on this critical segment of the population and gain from their potentials and strength to
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In this review of the reporting of the #EndBadGovernance protests, Dr Tunde Akanni, Media and Conflict expert who is an associate professor at the Lagos State University writes that content creation is the worst form of mimicry for genuine journalism practice. Expectedly, this season of uncertainty unleashed on the nation by #EndBadGovernance campaigners is
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At 79, the death of our beloved father, mentor, guardian and senior colleague in international radio broadcasting was announced of Saturday 27th July,2024. For 54 years, Yusuf Lawal Saulawa bestrides the broadcasting world like a colossus. He started the broadcasting career as a TV Cameraman, Presenter, Announcer, Reporter and rose to the position of General
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We begin by thanking our good friends at The Nation and the leadership of our dear association, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, for giving us the opportunity to be here today to participate in what is a growing culture of appreciation for our profession, craft, and its leading lights. We are here today to share in
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While speaking at the recent 80th birthday ceremony in honour of accomplished media scholar and professional, Professor Olatunji Dare by the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and Vintage Press Limited, Publishers of The Nation Newspaper, veteran journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba commended the NGE for the initiative. He also recalled
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