Tuesday, 19th March 2024
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6 hours ago
As part of efforts aimed at countering fake news, mis-information and dis-information, International Press Centre (IPC) recently held a two-day capacity building workshop in Kaduna State on combating information disorder in democratic governance reporting using fact-checking and Freedom of Information (FOI) tools.
6 hours ago
The Board of Directors of Asido Foundation, a leading non-profit mental health organisation in Nigeria, has announced appointment of Chief Executive Officer/ Chief Creative Officer of Noah’s Ark Communications, Lanre Adisa, as a mental health ambassador.
6 hours ago
International Press Centre’s (IPC) Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) has demanded immediate release of the Editor of First News and former Kaduna Bureau Chief of Punch Newspapers, Segun Olatunji.
6 hours ago
The media has significant influence in shaping societal perceptions, yet persons with disabilities, who make up 16 per cent of the world’s population, are often overlooked
12 Mar
Finalists have emerged for the forthcoming National Spokespersons' Awards (NSAwards) 2024 after the first round of screening by the jury made up of communication scholars, PR practitioners, and media personalities. The NSAwards is organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria, Economic Confidential and Spokespersons…
12 Mar
An expert, Paul Chimodo, has urged journalists, especially veterans, to scale up their digital skills, as this will enable them improve their career prospects and earning potential.
12 Mar
From March 10 to 16, 2024 news organisations across the US are celebrating Sunshine Week to highlight the Freedom of Information Act’s important role in protecting democracy and citizens’ right to know through public records and open meetings.
12 Mar
The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) has elected new executives, who are expected to bring in new leadership for the content creation organisation.
12 Mar
Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, Gbenga Adefaye, has expressed concern over plans in some quarters to regulate the social media space.
12 Mar
Executive Director, Centre for Media and Society (Cemeso), Akin Akingbulu, has called on regulatory agencies in the media space to prioritise citizen participation in legal and regulatory reforms.
5 Mar
Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) has applauded the audience measurement system in Nigeria being championed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
5 Mar
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has assured consumers that it will not relent in its efforts to develop and promote fair, efficient and competitive markets in the Nigerian economy, facilitate access by all citizens to safe products and secure the protection of rights for all consumers in Nigeria.
5 Mar
The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has expressed happiness with the February 16, 2024 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering the Federal Government to investigate attacks against journalists

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