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NIJ Graduates 707 Students at 7th Convocation Ceremony

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, held its 7th Convocation Ceremony yesterday, Tuesday, May 6, conferring academic certificates on 707 graduands from the 2022/2024 academic sessions. The convocation, held at the Sir Kesington Adebutu Media Resource Centre, witnessed the award of National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) certificates […]

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Customs CG Adeniyi Speaks on AI in Governance, Stresses Tech Literacy for Journalists

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasized both the potential and concerns surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance, urging media professionals to be intentional about tech literacy and ethical considerations when holding the government accountable. He made this statement while delivering the convocation lecture at the

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Customs CG to headline NIJ’s 7th convocation lecture as 707 graduate.

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, will headline the 7th convocation ceremonies of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) on Monday May 5, 2025 in Lagos. Mr. Adeniyi, former Vice President and Council member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will deliver the convocation lecture themed: AI and Public Governance

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NIJ Matriculates 304 Students for 2024/2025 Session

Nigeria’s leading monotechnic in media training, the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), held its matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The academic ceremony took place at the Kensington Adebutu Media Resource Centre within the school premises in Ogba, Lagos. A total of 304 students participated in the oath-taking ceremony

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*Journalism Remains Viable Amid AI Adoption — TheCable publisher, Kolawole*

  Founder and Chief Executive Officer of online newspaper, TheCable, Mr. Simon Kolawole, has encouraged media scholars to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), maintaining that the profession remains viable. The publisher mentioned this while delivering a lecture at the monthly professional forum of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 5. The

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Adebutu Kesington Donates 350-capacity Media Resource Centre To NIJ

*Adebutu Kesington Donates 350-capacity Media Resource Centre To NIJ* FG lauds gesture Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, the Nigerian philanthropist and business mogul, has donated a 350-capacity media resource centre to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos. The Ogun State-born billionaire commissioned the project at the epoch-making event held last Wednesday. The event brought together

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*NIJ Organises Retreat, Training for Faculty Members*

*NIJ Organises Retreat, Training for Faculty Members The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Lagos, last week boosted its academic excellence with retreat and training programmes for its academic staff. It was aimed at enhancing teaching skills and industry relevance. The four-day programmes featured multiple plenary sessions, comprising lectures and interactive train-the-trainer segments, providing quality learning

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NIJ, Guild of Photojournalists Commemorate 2024 World Photography Day*

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) has collaborated with the Guild of Photojournalists Nigeria (GPN) to celebrate the 2024 World Photography Day.  The event was held on Monday, at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos.  The 2024 edition of the World Photography Day was dedicated to raising young individuals, who were described as “future

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Leverage AI But Don’t Be Lazy, PR Guru Advises Media Scholars

  The Lead Partner of CMC Connect (Perception Managers), Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, has urged student journalists and Public Relations practitioners to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to craft compelling stories but warned against relying on them too heavily. Mr. Badejo-Okusanya (fondly called YBO) said this while delivering a lecture at the monthly professional forum of

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