Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa and one of the world’s fastest growing economies — predicted to be in the top 20 by GDP by 2035. It is also predicted by the UN to nearly double its population to over 370 million people by 2050..
Nigerians wanted succor, no matter how little from the harsh economic realities occasioned by poor governance, inflation and low productivity. That succour was the AFCON Final. As memes of Nigeria’s loss saturates across social media, one thing stood out: Nigerians felt disappointed at the 2:1 goal outcome in favour of the Ivorian Elephants. Though Nigerians poke fun at the loss with good natured banter, many wished for extra time to allow for an equaliser, which is now history.
Amidst the digital revolution sweeping through media landscapes, a wave of young journalists both within and beyond university campuses is harnessing innovative storytelling techniques to captivate today’s highly distracted audience. These emerging reporters are reshaping narratives into multimedia experiences, captivating both young and old in ways unprecedented in the annals of media history.
Yet, as the information age unfolds, these budding media professionals face a daunting landscape. With the proliferation of deep fakes, viral misinformation, and echo chambers, they navigate through a maze of data mining and information overload. Adapting to this new reality, they employ novel strategies to engage audiences who curate their news consumption within personalized bubbles.
Celebrating World Radio Day on February 13th, LightRay! Media shines a spotlight on the remarkable journey of Vanessa Ukamaka Richard Bassey, a vibrant and ambitious young journalist. In an exclusive interview, we delve into her insights and experiences as part of our special series: “Young African Women in Media Leadership.”
The Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
Nigeria’s news media literary scene is developing and evolving. And few news reporters, editors and publishers are beginning to understand the priceless nature of documenting news media histories and stories in Nigeria: the good, the bad, the ugly. In this Special edition, LightRay! Media unveils the writing masterpiece of one of Nigeria’s news giant, Dr. Dele Omojuyigbe, Deputy Provost, Nigerian Institute of Journalism.
Following the last sitting in December 2023, the house resumes plenary for the new year, 2024. The Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
In August 2021, the Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 was passed. The PIA, which was signed into law, is one of the most audacious attempts to overhaul the petroleum sector in Nigeria. The Act seeks to provide legal, governance, regulatory, and fiscal framework for the Nigerian Petroleum Industry.
With a promise to accelerate the economic and social development of communities in the petroleum-producing areas, the Act made new arrangements for fostering sustainable prosperity within the host communities; providing direct social and economic benefits from petroleum operations to the host communities such as Isoko. Yet, communities, such as Olomoro, with the highest pipelines running through any community in Nigeria is littered with under development, lack of infrastructure, lack of youth employment, poor health facilities, oil spills and more. It is the sane story across all the oil and gas rich communities in Isokoland.
The Isoko ethnic tribes are no longer going to stay passive. The decision to uncover the audacity that makes it possible for the 3% Host Community OPEX due to the natives and all who reside in Isokoland can no longer be swept under the rug
Lami Sadiq is a thorough bred journalist with a mindset of Watchdog Journalism as her personal mantra and drive. With her capacity to take risks to unravel stories that are considered ‘male beats’, she changes your perception about stereotypical beats where newsroom heads and media owners are guilty of pegging and limiting women to what they consider ‘women beats’.
Sadiq currently heads the Investigation Desk of Media Trust Group, publishers of Daily Trust newspaper and owners of Trust TV and Trust radio.
In this our Special LightRay! Series on African Women in Media Leadership Project (#LAWMLP), Lami Sadiq delivers a story worth telling that is inspiring and provoking. Sit back and enjoy her media journey with us!
…as claims of hostel accomodation racketeering and scam takes over best practices, while students and parents alike insist key members of the academia are direct perpetrators and beneficiaries of the racket.
The Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D presided.