Archives Tag: Journalism

Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  The Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) and the Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) in Johannesburg are inviting journalists in Nigeria to submit proposals for a reporting grant worth $1,000. Read more about Opportunities Selected applicants will receive the grant, and also attend a Digital Identity Training Workshop in Abuja between Monday 9th and Thursday 12th of … Continue reading $1,000 In Reporting Grants On Offer From Paradigm Initiative Nigeria

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Awards

April 19, 2022

  Popular Nigerian investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, has bagged the 2020 Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA) for outstanding investigative reporting. Fisayo’s undercover investigation about the Nigerian justice system saw him emerge as one of the top 12 winning entries which were announced on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Read more about Awards The Nigerian’s work made the … Continue reading Fisayo Soyombo Bags Global Journalism Award

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Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

  Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu is a force to be reckoned in the sphere of journalism. This article serves to furnish you with some interesting facts about the man. He was born on the 13th of June 1935 in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria, into the family of the late Pa Amuka-Pemu and Madam Teshoma Amuka-Pemu. Amuka-Pemu … Continue reading Do You Know? Interesting Facts About Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu

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International Media Women

April 19, 2022

The news of Toyosi Ogunseye’s election as the Vice President of the World Editors Forum (WEF) on Saturday, June 1st was like a blazing inferno across the whole of Africa. The WEF, notable as the leading network for print and digital editors of newspapers and news organisations around the globe, elected Ogunseye (head of BBC … Continue reading Nigerian Journalist Toyosi Ogunseye Emerges As First African Vice President Of The World Editors Forum (WEF)

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International

April 19, 2022

The 3rd of May, has been set aside annually by the United Nations, to be globally commemorated as the World Press Freedom Day. The World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of … Continue reading World Press Freedom Day

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Men

April 19, 2022

Dele Giwa is name that so popular yet, not so popular; depending on which generation one is from. Whatever the case may be, Dele Giwa is one of a kind; a rare breed. He was one who ranked (and arguably, still ranks) in the category of Nigeria’s crème de la crème class of Journalism; One, … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Dele Giwa

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Have you ever considered getting your business more publicity on popular local news websites? How about some favorable coverage on a radio program, or a human angle story on TV that features your work? What would this do for your enterprise? Maybe you’re shaking your head as you think about the costs you’d have to … Continue reading Business Growth Tip: Get More Publicity by Engaging With the Media

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 19, 2022

Today marks the annual celebration of World Press Freedom Day as declared by United Nations General Assembly in December 1993. This day marks the importance of freedom of press while reminding the government and citizens of need to respect the media freedom of expression. This year’s World Press Freedom Day celebration held in Jakarta Indonesia … Continue reading Marking World Press Freedom Day

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CAREER

April 19, 2022

Eromo Egbejule is a journalist whose first degree is in Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering with a specialization in Structures & Environment. He has a couple of diplomas in communication and financial journalism, and has just started a Master’s in Communication, PR & Advertising. CN: What were you doing prior to journalism? I was first a geek; … Continue reading Career of the Week – Eromo Egbejule, Journalist

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Creative Industry TECH

April 19, 2022

The selfie stick is getting a whole new makeover that’s professionally valuable. The Solocam is a selfie stick that lets journalists shoot videos while on the field without the extra add-on of a multi-membered camera crew. The device comprises a selfie stick attached to a high-definition bluetooth microphone. According to blog Techcrunch, the camera’s takes look surprisingly professional. … Continue reading Become a Mobile TV Journalist with Solocam

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

Writer and novelist, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani recently took a critical look at journalists’ struggle for survival in Nigeria and reported that Nigerian journalists are typically paid wretched salaries, and even the pittance to which they are entitled is often owed for months at a stretch. She said Paul Ibe, a former editor with Nigeria’s ThisDay … Continue reading Nigeria’s ‘Brown Envelope’ Journalism

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Media News TECH

April 19, 2022

Forty-seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa have said they would set up the mechanism to deploy digital television, and hope to make the switch by 2015. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) released a statement recently following a meeting it held with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) in Nairobi. The ITU noted that “The consolidation of national … Continue reading Nigeria, Other African Countries, Prepare for Digital Broadcasting

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News Stuff

April 19, 2022

Professor Wole Soyinka’s Center for Investigative Journalism is set to award journalists for their work and reports that has been received by the Nigerian audience. The award is open to professional Nigerian journalist or team of journalists, full-time or freelancers, who have produced a news story published between 26 October 2011 and 3 October 2012 … Continue reading Round Seven: Wole Soyinka Awards For Investigative Journalism Begins!

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