AI-Generated Storytelling: Opportunities and Challenges (with Nigeria in mind) By Azu Ishiekwene, a paper delivered at the All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) on September 8, 2024, at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, themed: Economic Growth and Development Strategies in a Resource-Rich Country One year ago, on November 15, 2023, the Guild of...
Introduction There is a positive and direct relationship between freedom of expression and good governance in Nigeria; the more open the system, the higher the quality of governance Freedom of expression and media freedom are crucial rights for protecting and daily realising of other human rights which are crucial for good governance Freedom of expression...
Free press coverage is crucial for a successful democracy. It provides the public the tools to make crucial decisions about their country’s governance. In the United States freedom of the press is enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution. It’s the world’s oldest living and active document. It has its flaws, but along with freedom...
What is the character of the North East African Resilience ? Elasticity, the capacity to continue projecting the self into the future in spite of experiences of trauma, crisis, and emotional pain. Adamawa Cultural motif Cameroon, Chad, Multi-ethnic, Religious diversity 80 -90 languages As a microcosm of the NE, its been traumatized, bashed and battered...
Deepening Democracy And Issues Relevant To Youth’s Participation Introduction Today globally, democracy is considered to be the ideal form of government basically due to its inherent acceptance of the equally of all men and its openness for popular participation and inclusiveness in matters of public affairs. It also guarantees fundamental human rights and liberty to...
Democracy and the Citizen Let us begin with the conception of democratization as reflecting the degree of citizen participation in the political process, leading to political equality And the degree of acceptance of public contestation (political freedom) This evokes the notion of free and fair elections and the testing of civil liberties These include freedom...
Background Conflict sensitive journalism is based on the principles of good reporting. Good reporting requires strict adherence to fundamental ethical code and values of the profession. Journalism practice means presentation of an accurate and impartial news report. The Nigeria media landscape though vibrant, is populated by all kinds of “media practices” and professionals of various...
SESSION OBJECTIVES By the end of this session, participants will be able to Understand the concept, dimensions and context of accountability Become familiar with CRM, Ombudsman and Press Council typologies of measuring accountability Appreciate parameters and processes for domesticating Media accountability Appreciate democratic standards of accountability for promotion by the Media NORMATIVE POSTULATIONS Power is...
We are grateful to all journalists, politics academic, and business leaders’ hare with us today. Many of you here in attendance wear more than one hat. You’re activists and advocate human rights defender. I am pleased to see students in our midst who will learn from the collective experience here in the room, share their...
1.0 Introduction The Media Is A Very Important Factor In Modern Democracies. As The Fourth Estate Of The Realm, It Plays A Pivotal Role In Politics And Governance. For Instance, In Developing Countries Like Nigeria, The Media Was Not Only Active In The Decolonization Process But Is Also In The Forefront In Shaping Their Post-Colonial...