Lagos state University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH ) Association of Campus Journalists had been charged to prioritise professionalism over commercialism. While Journalism business must be sustainable in this period, over commercialisation of news items will not deliver great dividends. Knowing how to ensure balance is now an art and act professionals must master. Being […]
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A journalist must be professional enough with the ability to remove his/her biases and opinions from the story no matter the level of their personal pain. Journalism demands objectivity and neutrality. Whenever these are not guaranteed in a story, the journalists’ professional ethics will become questionable. Yinka Olaito, facilitating the session Seeking fame should
There are no significant changes except there is a deliberate and intention investment in such desire. Every object remains in its static form until a higher force is applied is a popular cliché. This is the rationale that drives Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) which is established with a purpose to transform Africa
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It is no lie that journalists, broadcasters at any level are catalysts of information and conversation building. This conversation enhances democracy and the well being of the society at large. For next generation or early career journalists, it is important to know how to prioritise individuals’ safety while in the field. The common parlance here
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Journalist safety has become an essential lesson that journalists and broadcasters must know.. To ensure the future of journalism across Africa, early mid-career journalists, broadcasters need a lot of briefing and exposure in the knowledge of safety so they do not through youthful exuberance expose themselves to danger: whether they are freelancers or campus journalists.
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World Radio Day, which falls on 13th February every year, is a global event that celebrates the power and impact of radio as a medium of communication, information, and education. This year, the theme of the event is “Radio: A century of informing, entertaining, and educating”. To mark this occasion, Borno State Ministry of Information
Women with disabilities suffer more trouble than their male counterparts. It is easier for a male with disability to be quickly employed than women with disabilities. Women with disabilities’ health are often not prioritised unlike other women without disabilities. These are facts and figures in Nigeria. But beyond all these daily challenges, abuses suffered by
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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government to leverage the enduring nature and unique characteristics of radio in tackling the challenges of illiteracy, ignorance and poverty in Nigeria, saying the continuing potency of radio after more than 100 years of its existence can help to foster dialogue among diverse groups and mitigate
Stallion Times has on Saturday trained 30 journalists on Human Rights and Social Inclusion in Lokoja, Kogi State. The one-day training workshop is part of a series of training for its Participatory Governance and Media Literacy project tagged “Get Involved, Dialogue and Improve (G-DRIP)” being implemented in Kano and Kogi States under the Collaborative Media
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A Federal High Court in Abuja today declared null and void the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code authorising the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcast stations for alleged breaches of the Code as it ruled that administrative and regulatory bodies could not exercise judicial powers. Delivering judgment in a suit instituted
Lagos state, South West Nigeria based Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has organised a two-day training workshop for selected practicing Journalists in South East, and South South parts of the country on using the Freedom of Information Act (FOA) for Investigative Reporting. The exercise, held at Bridge Waters Hotel, Enugu 23rd, and 24th, November 2023, was
Kanem Press Digital Hub, in partnership with Rider Option Standard Vision and other esteemed collaborators, orchestrated a pivotal one-day conference centered on the intersection of digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and the evolving fabric of modern society. Under the compelling theme “Traditional institutions & cultural renaissance in the Lake Chad region of Borno & Yobe
Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Wednesday 6th of December, organised a one-day sensitisation programme on community development in the state. The participants, drawn from various communities and representatives of the People with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state were sensitised on the role of the
The Freedom of Information Act, 2011 when deployed, ought to make public records and information more accessible to an interested Nigerian who requires such. The Act also protects serving public officers from negative consequences if they on request disclose certain official information without the unnecessary bottleneck associated with getting such information. The FOI Act forbids
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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Wednesday organised a one-day media round table on ‘Media law & ethics concept, principles and practices and fact-checking as a tool for investigative journalism,’ ‘Its impact on good governance and accountability’ with participants drawn from media organizations
The MacArthur Foundation’s Behavioral Change Cohort has announced the upcoming Anti-Corruption Conference and Exhibition 2023, themed “Fostering a Corruption-Free Nigeria.” Set to take place on November 15th at D-Serene Exclusive Hotel in Abuja. The conference aims to provide a collaborative platform to address and mitigate the issue of corruption in Nigeria. The event is expected
AD4TVRadio continued training for investigative journalists in Abuja and its environs under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (The Collaborative Media Project) of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). This multi-level intervention for media independence and government accountability is funded by the MacArthur Foundation.
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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Friday called on Federal and State Governments as well as law enforcement and security agencies to take adequate measures to protect journalists and other media workers during this weekend’s off-cycle elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States, saying their role in providing information about the electoral process is critical in
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) organised a two-day capacity building on safety and security for journalists from the 26 media organisations under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project. The training designed to improve the overall cyber safety, digital security and personal safety of journalists became necessary amid
The 2023 Inequalities Reporting Fellowship of the Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ) has commenced with a 2-day training workshop held on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 November 2023 with 12 journalists participating. The entire fellowship entails the two-day training, mentorship and implementation of a special fellowship report on a range of inequality themes having received
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to make a clear commitment to ensure the safety of journalists in Nigeria and bring an end to impunity for crimes against journalists by ensuring that Government officials and non-state actors who attack journalists are appropriately punished in accordance with the law. MRA’s Executive Director,