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The Use of New Media Technology for Development

New media technology is the application of digital (computer) technology to mass communication. They are thus synonymous with information and communication technologies (Wilson III, 1998). They include the use of…
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: IWMF Howard G Buffet Fund for Women Journalists

The International Women’s Media Foundation’s (IWMF) has just opened a new round of funding for its Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists. The core goal of the Fund is…
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Muhammed Ibrahim Is AMDF’s Journalist of the Month

Mohammed Ibrahim started his journalism career in New Nigerian Newspaper in Kaduna State, North West Nigeria since 2006. He holds a higher Diploma in journalism from International Institute of Journalism…
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Only Journalism Gives Me The Latitude To Act Locally And Make Global Impact — Chiahemen

Tom Chiahemen is a Nigerian veteran journalist who has practiced for over 20 years. Tom’s desire to bring to the fore problems of inequality, injustice, marginalization and human rights abuses…
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PEACE JOURNALISM TRAINING OPEN

Africa Media Development Foundation ( AMDF) organizes a training on peace journalism. the deadline for registration is 15th february 2017 for enquires send a mail to: training@amdf-centre.org To apply click…
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Pulitzer grant for crisis reporting open [Worldwide]

Journalists who reside outside the United States interested in crisis reporting can apply for a US$5,000 travel grant. The Persephone Miel Fellowship will fund a reporting project that focuses on…
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Literary exchange project accepting applications [Cameroon, Nigeria]

Aspiring writers can apply for this program. The Goethe-Institut in Lagos and Yaounde, in collaboration with Saraba Magazine and Bakwa Magazine, is organizing a mentored series of exchanges and workshops on creative nonfiction…
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Earth Journalism Network offers biodiversity story grants [Worldwide]

Journalists and other expert media practitioners who want to cover critical issues of conservation and biodiversity can apply for grants ranging from US$1,000 to US$2,000. The Earth Journalism Network is offering…
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Bridging The Gap Between Technology And Journalism

The need to bridge the gap between Journalism and technology has been one of the biggest challenges affecting local journalism. This is likely as a result of lack of understanding…
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Press Freedom: Right Of A Journalist

“Everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas without fear or interference”- Unknown. Throughout the world journalists, bloggers, media organizations and others are seen facing harassment…
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