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ECOWAS solicits media support toward achieving vision 2050
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has solicited partnership with the media and civil society organisations (CSOs) toward achieving its ‘Vision 2050 ECOWAS of the People’s’ goal. ECOWAS Commission President, Dr Omar Touray, made this known while declaring open a two-day strategic engagement workshop with heads of government-owned television stations in West Africa on Tuesday in Abuja. The…
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Defence
Media, a force multiplier in military operations, says VON DG
The Director- General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, has urged the Nigerian military to see the media as a force multiplier and partner in its operations . Ndace this known  on Saturday while speaking as a Guest lecturer at the Naval War College in Calabar. He spoke on the topic, “Strenthening military – media collaboration: a…
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Edo Governorship Election: INEC reinstates media role in credible elections
Mr Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), has urged the media to continuously shape democracy and uphold electoral integrity. Olumekun reiterated this at an engagement with journalists on Friday in Benin. He said the engagement was to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process in the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. According to…
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Media organisations to get single digit interest rate financing from BOI-FG
The Federal Government has said that media organisations can now access a single digit interest rate financing from the Bank of Industry to enhance their constitutional responsibility and operations. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this in his address at the Sectoral News Conference Series in Abuja. “We are creating an enabling environment for all players…
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Opinion
Organ Harvesting Hearing: The Other Narrative of Nigerian Media
Since the organ harvesting story broke in August 2023, I have taken a keen interest in the case and followed it closely with an open mind. To understand the facts firsthand, I attended as many court sessions as possible. So far, I have not missed any, from the arraignment of the suspects to the ongoing hearings, which took place from…
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EU hypocritical for ban on Russian media, Putin ally says
The speaker of Russia’s parliament on Saturday scolded the European Union for banning the distribution of four Russian media outlets. According to the speaker it shows how the West has refused to accept any alternative point of view and was destroying freedom of speech. The European Union earlier on Friday said it was suspending the distribution of Voice of Europe,…
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Jigawa anti-graft agency solicits for media support
The Chairman of Jigawa Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Malam Salisu Abdu, has solicited for the support of the media in the fight against corruption. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abdu said this when he visited the Management of Radio Jigawa and two other stations in Dutse on Friday. He said that media had critical role to…
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Idris restates FG’s commitment to media rights, freedom
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has restated Federal Government’s commitment to safeguard press freedom and rights of journalists across the country. Idris said this in his speech at Press Freedom and Good Governance Award 2024, organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Saturday night in Abuja. The minister, who was the Chairman of the…
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Entertainment
Spotify Ends Production of Heavyweight and Stolen Podcasts
In a strategic shift away from in-house productions, Spotify Technology SA has announced the cancellation of two critically acclaimed podcasts, Heavyweight and Stolen. The decision was disclosed on Monday, with the company confirming that both podcasts will complete their current seasons before concluding. Spotify revealed that the producers of Heavyweight and Stolen will have the freedom to explore other opportunities…
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Africa
More than $2.8 billion worth of agreements signed on Day 3 of Biban 2023
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Today, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Monsha’at) has underlined its commitment to advancing entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. In line with Vision 2030, Monsha’at has signed a range of agreements with a selection of leading regional and global entities. Contributing to the growth and development of the national economy,…
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Africa
Day 2 of Biban 2023 sets the stage for the launch of over $1.5 billion worth of agreements
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Kafalah Program officially announced a partnership with a diverse selection of Saudi-based entities, pledging up to $1.5 billion in financing guarantees for the Kingdom’s burgeoning community of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The announcement was made on the second day of Biban 2023, with the Kafalah Program — the leading loan risk guarantee…
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Africa
Over 25 agreements worth more than $2.93 billion signed on the opening day of Biban 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Monsha’at, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Limited. Launched on the opening day of Biban 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum  — the new partnership will see the two entities join forces to…
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Gov. Abiodun to media: Shun fake news, focus on objective reportage
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has advised media practitioners to shun fake news as no society could develop optimally where there was misinformation and confusion. He appealed to media professionals to thoroughly conduct their research and ensure objective reportage of facts. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Abiodun who made this assertion while playing host to the management of…
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Election
2023: PDP tasks media on accurate, balance reportage
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has implored media practitioners in Cross River to ensure accurate and balanced reportage ahead of the general elections. According to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN),The state Chairman of the party, Mr Venatius Ikem, gave the advice in a press statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar. Ikem, who was reacting to a statement…
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Top 5 trends that will shape the media and advertising industry in 2023
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 2023 calls for a period when firms sharpen their attention on marketing and advertising trends to make an impression as consumers grow more cautious about which brands they spend their time on. Dubai-born and based, Nested VFX, a post-production and visual effects studio, shares its projections in the marketing and advertising sector for the upcoming…
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CSOs, media develop advocacy strategy for health financing in Kaduna
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and media group have commenced the development of advocacy strategies to improve healthcare financing in Kaduna State. The development of the strategy was supported by Save the Children International (SCI) under the Gates Anchor IV Grant project which focuses on citizens’ engagement for accountability, policy environment and strengthening health financing. Mr Farouk Abdulkadir, SCI Advocacy…
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Entertainment
Commissioner urges support for journalists
Nigerians have been urged to strengthen partnership with journalists to enhance their proficiency as the ‘watch dogs of the society’. Mr. Paulinus Nsirim, Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, reiterated this at the opening ceremony of the Correspondents’ week on Monday in Port Harcourt. Represented by Mr. Celestine Ogolo, Director, Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Information, the commissioner spoke on…
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