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Facilitator: MICHAEL EFFIONG Course Title: Mastering the Dynamics of Celebrity Reporting Course Objectives: • To improve participants’ understanding of celebrity culture and public interest journalism. • To strengthen ethical judgment and professionalism in celebrity and lifestyle reporting. • To develop skills for producing compelling, accurate and legally safe celebrity stories. Course Outline: 1. Understanding celebrity culture and public interest 2. Ethics, privacy and boundaries in celebrity journalism 3. News judgment: gossip vs responsible reporting 4. Managing sources, publicists and celebrity brands 5. Legal risks in celebrity and lifestyle reporting 6. Writing compelling yet responsible celebrity stories 7. The future of celebrity journalism in the digital era

Facilitator: LEKAN OTUFODUNRIN Course Title: Understanding Disinformation & Fact-Checking Skills & Tools Course Objectives: • To deepen participants’ understanding of disinformation and its impact on society and the media. • To build practical skills for verifying information, images and digital content. • To enable participants integrate fact-checking tools into everyday media and communication work. Course Outline: 1. Understanding disinformation, misinformation and malinformation 2. Drivers and spread of false information in the digital age 3. Common disinformation actors, motives and tactic 4. Fact-checking principles and ethical considerations 5. Verification of text, images and videos 6. Practical fact-checking tools and platforms 7. Integrating fact-checking into newsroom and content workflows

Facilitator: LANRE AROGUNDADE Course Title: Media Power, Social Responsibility & Conflict-Sensitive Reporting Imperative Course Objectives: • To enhance understanding of the media’s power and sensible management in conflict and fragile situations. • To promote ethical, conflict-sensitive and responsible reporting practices. • To equip participants with tools for reporting conflicts without inflaming tensions. Course Outline: 1. Media power and frameworks that seek to protect the power 2. Social Responsibility as product of framework & root of conflict sensitive reporting 3. Understanding conflict dynamics and early warning signals 4. The media’s role in escalation or de-escalation of conflict 5. Principles of conflict-sensitive and peace journalism 6. Language, framing and representation in conflict reporting 7. Ethical dilemmas, safety and responsibility of journalists 8. Case studies from Nigeria and global contexts

Facilitator: Richard Akinnola - Veteran judiciary correspondent and newspaper editor; Executive Director, Media Law Centre. Course Objectives To equip participants with a clear understanding of the legal framework governing journalism practice. To help journalists identify legal risks in news gathering, writing and publication. To strengthen capacity for responsible reporting within constitutional and statutory limits. Course Outline 1. The constitutional framework for the media 2. ⁠ Journalists and the disclosure of sources of information 3. ⁠Reporting restrictions 4. ⁠False news and press freedom 5. ⁠Defamation 6. Criminal defamation and sedition

Objective: To equip participants with the ability to convey messages effectively by using words that are properly aligned and sequenced to enhance clarity and impact. Course Content (Topics): Proper Articulation of Words in Message Delivery. The Difference Between 'Reading' and 'Speaking' Through Messages. Reading Psychology: Understanding the Flow of a Message from Source to Decoder. Identifying Infiltration in Communication and Strategies to Circumvent Misinterpretation. Developing Quality Communicative Skills for Clear and Impactful Messaging. Sessions Include: Practical exercises to refine articulation, overcome communication barriers, and master the art of delivering presentations that resonate. To Register, Copy & Click Link: https://forms.gle/DpGssZsmFhEkYJa27

Objective: To adapt traditional writing techniques for online platforms, enabling participants to create content that is engaging, shareable, and optimised for the digital age. Course Content (Topics): SEO Basics: Writing for Search Engines. Creating Shareable Content: Lists, How-Tos, and Clickbait. Writing for Social Media Platforms (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, TikTok). Visual-Text Integration: Captioning, Infographics, and Interactive Elements. Activities: Develop a social media campaign integrating text and visuals. Analyse viral posts and evaluate their writing style to understand what makes them successful. To Register, Copy & Click Link: https://forms.gle/DpGssZsmFhEkYJa27

Objective: To provide a concise yet comprehensive understanding of effective crisis communication and management strategies, focusing on practical skills for real-world application. Course Content (Topics): Introduction to Crisis Communication Key Principles of Crisis Management Crafting Crisis Messages Managing the Digital Landscape Crisis Simulation Exercise Post-Crisis Recovery and Learning Key Takeaways: Be prepared with a clear crisis plan. Communicate with clarity, empathy, and transparency. Leverage social media and technology effectively. Always evaluate and learn from each crisis experience. To Register, Copy & Click Link: https://forms.gle/DpGssZsmFhEkYJa27

COURSE OBJECTIVES: To understand the structure and core functions of media organisations. To analyse the strategic role of media managers. To introduce the principles of media economics and planning. To examine the challenges and opportunities in modern media leadership. To expose participants to effective techniques in managing media organisations. COURSE CONTENT: Defining Media Management Overview of the Media Industry Landscape Functions and Responsibilities in Media Management Principles of Media Economics and Financial Sustainability Human Resource Management in Media Organisations Legal and Ethical Issues in Media Practice Digital Transformation and Innovation in the Media Crisis and Risk Management Strategies Case Studies in Contemporary Media Management Future Trends and Strategic Positioning

By Marcel Okeke Objective: To expose participants to a deeper understanding of the economy, equip them with tools for measuring economic performance, and introduce them to the fundamentals of public finance, fiscal and monetary policies, and data-driven financial reporting. Course Content: 1. Introduction: Measuring the Economy (GDP, interest rates, inflation, exchange rates, etc.) 2. Economic Growth vs. Economic Development 3. The Financial System: Money Market, Capital Markets, Stock Market, Bonds, etc. 4. Public Finance: Monetary & Fiscal Policies 5. Monetary Policy in Practice (Instruments: MPC Communiqué) 6. Fiscal Policy in Practice (Instruments: FGN Annual Budget) 7. Data Analytics & Financial Reporting 8. Do’s and Don’ts in Financial Reporting 9. The Future of Finance To Register, Copy & Click Link: https://forms.gle/rD4edS7a66PzunJp6 Registration Ends Friday, 3 October, 2025

Objectives: 1. To understand photography as a powerful non-verbal medium of communication. 2. To learn how to use photographs effectively for news storytelling. 3. To gain a clear understanding of the differences between photography and text in communication. Course Content (Topics): The Power of Photography to Evoke Emotions. Capturing Moments: The Essence of Great Shots. The Digital Camera as a Tool: Features and Usage. Understanding News as a Product: How Photography Fits In. Seeing as a Visual Storyteller: The Art of Narrative Photography. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Photography: New Tools and Trends. To Register, Copy & Click Link: https://forms.gle/DpGssZsmFhEkYJa27

COURSE TITLE: Fundamentals of Health Reporting and Editing COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course aims to ignite a strong interest in health journalism by highlighting its development-driven and human-interest dimensions. Participants will also explore how health coverage intersects with lifestyle habits, economic growth, and global well-being. COURSE CONTENT: Health vs. Wellness: Understanding the Differences and Interconnections The Value and Relevance of Health Reporting Elements That Make Health Stories Newsworthy Identifying Where Health Stories Are Happening Effective Methods for Reporting Health Issues Digital Tools and Techniques for Health Journalism Human Interest Angles and Targeted Storytelling Practical Session: Developing Lifestyle and Health Stories for Diverse Platforms Writing and Reporting Styles – Print vs. Digital Media

Course Title: Public Relations and Organisational Competitiveness By Johnson Onime Objective: 1. Appraise the Public Relations (PR) profession. 2. Highlight the roles, duties, responsibilities, and organisational value of PR. 3. Explore PR as a competitive tool in volatile market environments. 4. Examine strategies for effective media relations management. Course Content: 1. Public Relations Concepts 2. Organisational Capitals 3. PR Functions & Responsibilities 4. Competitiveness Strategies 5. Media Relations Strategies Activities: • A critique of two case studies to amplify the critical roles of PR in achieving organisational success and sustainability To Register, Copy & Click Link: https://forms.gle/rD4edS7a66PzunJp6 Registration Ends Friday, 3 October, 2025