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Campus journalists win Alfred Opubor Campus Journalism Award

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Winners have emerged for the Alfred Opubor Campus Journalism Award organized by the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ). The winners are Adekunle Adebanjo; Best Oponion Piece, Okafor Chiamaka; Best Community Journalism story and Best female campus reporter and Kabir Adejumo, Best investigative story, most prolific writer and best male campus reporter. Premium Times […]

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IRU Media Award on Future of Transport,Trade open for entries

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Winner of the Award open to all journalists worldwide will be offered free registration to the IRU World Congress in Muscat, Oman, with hotel and flights A media award, recognising significant contributions from the media to the transport sector debate, has been launched by IRU (www.IRU.org) to coincide with its World Congress in Oman,

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July 13 deadline for Nigeria Breweries Golden Pen Awards

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July 13 is the deadline for entries for the 10th edition of the Nigerian Breweries (NB) Golden Pen Awards with Agriculture, Local Sourcing and Industrial Development as the theme. A minimum of three entries published in 2017 is allowed per journalist from all platforms. All entries according to the Corporate Adviser of the company, Kufre

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AWIM18: How women can be more visible in the media

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The African Women in the Media Conference opened in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday with various speakers offering tips on how women can be more visible in the media. The well-attended conference at the University of Ibadan conference hall organized by Dr Yemisi Akinbobola had top media professionals from the industry and academics who addressed

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Buhari challenges journalists on menace of fake news,hate speech

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared open the 2018 International Press Institute World Congress with a call on journalists worldwide to address the menace of fake news and hate speech for the good of humanity. The President, who was speaking at the State House Conference Hall, Abuja, said good journalism was panacea for prevalent fake

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All set for Africa Women Media conference

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All is set for the African Women in the Media 2018 Conference scheduled to hold June 21-22 at the University of Ibadan Conference Centre. The event according to the organizer, award-winning journalist, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, has visibility as its theme and promises to empower delegates through panels, workshops and networking. Attendees will experience keynote presentations,

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THISDAY-ARISE names new MD, Editors

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The board of directors of the THISDAY-ARISE Media Group has announced new executive and senior appointments. According to a statement by the company, following the approval of the board, Ms. Ijeoma Nwogwugwu, after an 11-year stint as Editor of the three titles under the THISDAY stable, has been appointed the pioneer Managing Director of ARISE

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MARCEL OKEKE : From Reporter to Zenith Bank’s Chief Economist

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Tunde Abatan, Associate Editor writes on the accomplished career of Marcel Okeke, renowned financial journalist and economist How else would you describe the career and professional pursuit of a consummate journalist and writer who weathered the storm on all fronts, both in the newsroom and for several years in the corporate world? For Marcel

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Imam Iman Sokoto Governor’s spokesman is dead

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Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to Sokoto State Governor, Imam Imam is dead. The former Group Political Editor of THISDAY Newspapers died on Friday, April 27. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Imam died around 3.am at the Nziamye Turkish Hospital Abuja after a brief illness on Friday. The younger brother, Abubakar

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How to be a journalist in 2018 and beyond

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Lekan Otufodunrin, media career development specialist writes on what it takes to be a journalist in the new media age. A day ahead of 2018 International Women’s Day celebration, (IWD) I asked a young female journalist what her plans were for the day. Surprised by the question which she never expected, she responded that she was

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