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We are a registered not-for-profit and non-political organization.
Initially registered as Media Career Service since 2003, we have been devoted to promoting excellence in media practice and providing resources to meet the challenges of media career through regular training, mentoring and coaching for all categories of journalists and other media professionals in Nigeria and elsewhere.
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Ex-interns share success stories
Former interns at the Media Career Development Network (MCDN) have returned to share their success…
AI demystified at media training for journalists, professionals
Media Mentors Network Trains Journalists in Niger State on the Role of AI in Journalism…
ICIR launches NativeAI
NativeAI, a platform designed specifically for Nigerian newsrooms and media professionals, has been launched by…
Multimedia Storytelling: Lessons from Journalism Clinic
The Media Career Development Network (MCDN), with the support of the U.S. Consulate General in…
AI-assisted reporting: Why Journalists must relearn data security, privacy risks
Over the past few years, there has been a significant surge in the adoption of…
‘How journalists can maximise digital tools, enhance practice’
Founder, JournoTECH in London, Elfredah Kelvin-Alerechi, who started her journalism career as a reporter and…
Media must rethink its agenda setting role – Media Experts
Media experts at the second edition of the Making Media Make Sense conversation have advised…
Experts analyse journalists, social media influencers role in modern media agenda setting
Over the years, before the advancements in digital infrastructure [internet, mobile networks, and devices], traditional…
Media Opportunities (September, 2025)
Code for Africa seeks News Editor [Deadline: September 5, 2025] Code for Africa (CfA) is…
MCDN releases Media Career Check-Up 2025 Report
The Media Career Development Network (MCDN) has released the maiden edition of its Media Career…
NTA: New dawn, high expectations
In this EDITORIAL, we noted that the new management must justify the confidence reposed in…
DAME invites entries for 34th media awards
The Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) has invited entries from journalists and broadcasters in…
