Media

In the past three years no month has passed without at least two reported cases of suicide that took place in Nigeria but November has just broken that jinx. Media reports show that only one suicide incident occurred in Nigeria in the entire month of November. This came after 10 …

Everyone wants their boss to like them and appreciate the work they are doing, But sometimes you find out that your Boss cares more about seeing you naked than seeing you do your job well. This also extends to the Media organizations as well. When we go to work, we …

  Journalism is an exciting profession which keeps you at the forefront of events in the society. As a watchdog, people rely on you to inform and enlighten them on developments in their immediate and larger environment. However, this profession is seen as a man’s job across the world. This …

Mass Communication is one of the courses most Universities in Nigeria want to offer from inception. In most parts of the World especially Western societies, this course is offered in the Media and Communication department, a title adopted basically to accommodate the dynamics of increasing sophistication of the society. Whether …

The popular saying “it’s a man’s world” is reflected in virtually every sphere of life. Journalism practice is definitely not left out. One of the most dominant indications of male dominance or ‘a man’s world’ impression in the environment of journalism practice is what is called macho newsroom culture. What …

The Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) has launched an online initiative for mentor-mentee interaction across the globe. This was contained in a statement circulated by General Secretary of ACSPN, Prof. Nosa Owen-Ibie. According to the statement, the initiative called “Ask Me” is :a Mentor/Mentee Sessions Webinar Initiative, through …

Rural news tourism is a specialized kind of rural journalism which makes news gathering and writing exciting. Just like rural news reporting, rural news tourism is rural community oriented but the reporter doubles as a journalist and a tourist, making their job unique. Here are the features of rural news …

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is one of the major professional bodies in the field of communication in Nigeria. This is one of the professional organizations most graduates of Mass Communication, Journalism and related disciplines want to join after school. Graduates of other disciplines who wish to practice …

Every discipline has its top ranked, widely recognized journals. These days you find several journals in various disciplines, including multi-disciplinary journals requesting for articles for publication with a fee. Such articles receive quick publication and are even very visible online. But the fact is that these journals are hardly recognized …

Advancement in information and communication technologies has expanded the horizon of opportunities in the journalism profession. This has popularized a form of news gathering and dissemination through the internet know as online journalism. Traditional news channels came under serious threat by the emergence of this digital form of journalism but …

  Development at every level in the society thrives on effective communication. Rural development consists of a deliberate process aimed at improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people residing in rural areas. This requires meaningful two-way communication between rural residents and government authorities so as to create …

Editing is one of the most important aspects of news organizations’ activities. A poorly edited story makes nonsense of a well investigated story. Editing is one aspect of media establishments’ activities that contributes to the overall success of that establishment. Editing is the process of improving on a draft copy …

Being a ‘hot’ On-Air Personality (OAP) comes with charisma, carriage, swag and trendy personality that captivates fans on-air and off-air. Imo State has an exciting media landscape with radio and television stations of impressive reckoning. There are female OAPs working for various media houses that have become household names in …

Mass Communication is one of the courses most Universities in Nigeria want to offer from inception. In most parts of the World especially Western societies, this course is offered in the Media and Communication department, a title adopted basically to accommodate the dynamics of increasing sophistication of the society. Whether …

Imo State has an exciting media landscape with radio and television stations of impressive reckoning. Most of the on-air personalities (OAPs) in various media houses have become household names in the city because of the popularity of their programmes and a growing broadcast media audience in the state. Some of …