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Video: Why journalists must explore opportunities in all-media platforms–NAN MD

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By Mufutau Ojo

The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has urged journalists to explore opportunities provided by all-media platforms.

 

He made the call at the Global South Media and Think Tank Summit taking place in Sau Paulo, Brazil.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit has as theme: “Development and Revitalisation: A New Journey for the Global South.”

 

Ali said that the devolution of content into digitally stored information meant that print, film, recording, radio and television among others could now be seen as one intrinsic complex.

 

According to him, this phenomenon now known as convergence has invariably given the global media its protean face.

 

“Perhaps more than any era in the evolution of the world media, these are indeed interesting times with traditional media intrinsically fusing with its emergent digital successor,” he said.

 

The fusion, he said, was being carried out in a way not ordinarily envisaged by content creators and consumers in the past.

 

” It is amazing how profoundly this fusion has kaleidoscopically altered the global media landscape, creating in the process an All-Media behemoth.

 

” At such a trying time for the media industry across the globe, it has become imperative for us to explore viable options, and ingeniously innovate if must pilot our outlets through treacherous waters.

 

” In an era where media products and services are constantly changing, innovation which is about change will readily define our very existence,” he said.

 

He described the all-media era as a time of significant technological change in which media content can be spread across many different media channels.

 

According to him, technologies are also now connected, allowing messages to move easily between people and places.

 

Ali called on stakeholders in the industry to embrace all-media platforms because of their global reach.

 

He also said all-media platforms would ensure diversification of income streams through sponsored content, advertising and e-commerce among others.

 

He further called for strategic partnerships with critical stakeholders to foster fruitful collaborations.

 

Media leaders, he added, must develop diverse content while intensifying audience engagement through various interactivity initiatives.

 

According to him, NAN is constantly innovating and exploring options to meet the demands of a diverse and increasingly choosy audience.

 

To drive the process of inclusivity at NAN, he said the agency had launched an ambitious and highly interactive website in local languages, beginning with Hausa.

 

” Media leaders must continually experiment with new formats and platforms, invest in digital literacy and skills and above all join the vanguard for promoting a brighter future for the media,” he said.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Chinese editor tasks journalists on media industry

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By Halima Sheji

Xu Xiaoen, the President of Jinhua branch of Zhenjian Daily Press Group, in China, on Saturday advised African journalists to dedicate themselves to improving the media industry in the continent.

 

He spoke in Jinhua on the 3rd  day of the seminar for omni-media journalists from English-speaking African countries at the Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua city in China.

 

Xu delivered a comprehensive lecture on management and operations in the media industry.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training aimed to empower newsmen with essential skills for navigating the ever-evolving media landscape.

 

Participants from 10 English-speaking African countries, including Nigeria, shared insights on how to effectively set an agenda that resonates with readers, particularly within larger societies.

 

The focus was on embracing a multi-faceted approach to journalism to achieve maximum impact and reach the widest audience possible.

 

In addition to agenda-setting, the seminar emphasised the importance of ethical reporting and transparency in the media.

 

Participants were also encouraged to uphold the highest standards of integrity while utilising innovative storytelling techniques.

 

“By incorporating diverse voices and perspectives, journalists can create more inclusive narratives that reflect the realities of their communities and foster a sense of belonging among audiences,” Xu said.

 

NAN reports that the seminar was not just an opportunity for learning, but also for networking and collaboration among journalists across the continent.

 

Those in attendance were able to form valuable connections, shared experiences and discussed ways to collectively tackle challenges within the industry.

 

By harnessing their shared knowledge and resources, the journalists have the opportunity to significantly enhance the quality of media output in their respective countries. (NAN)

Edited by Uche Anunne

Anti-graft: NAN MD urges ICPC to build trust with journalists

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By Hajara Leman

The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Muhammad Ali, has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to be more open to journalists in its anti-corruption crusade.

Ali said this during a one-day roundtable on effective collaboration in corruption prevention, on Monday in Abuja.

The exercise organised by the ICPC in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is supported by MacArtur Foundation.

Represented by Mr Ephraims Sheyin, the Editor-In-Chief of the agency, Ali described openness as part of a broader push for greater accountability in government institutions.

”By allowing journalists better access to information and investigation, the media can play a crucial role in exposing corruption and keeping the public informed,” he said.

He highlighted the importance of fostering trust between the press and anti corruption agencies.

“By being more transparent and open with journalists, the ICPC can help ensure accurate and fair reporting, which in turn strengthens public trust in the institution’s efforts to combat corruption.

“Providing timely and accurate information and regular communication with the press to ensure that journalists have the facts, will reduce the likelihood of misinformation,” he said.

Dr Mohammed Bulama, Director-General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), pledged the readiness of the corporation to take a centre stage in promoting anti corruption work of the commission.

According to Bulama, the FRCN has been repositioned, re-equipped and refocused to effectively play its role of informing and mobilising Nigerians for positive tasks.

He lauded the commission for organising the stakeholders’ meeting, adding that it would bolster the fight against corruption in the country.

Also, Mr Salihu Dembos, Director-General, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), stressed the need for closer collaboration between the media and anti-graft agency in the fight against corruption.

Represented by Mrs Halima Musa, Director, News, NTA, Dembos said the media as the watchdog of the society had a crucial role to play in holding government accountable to the people.

“Good governance is about the wellbeing of the people and society as a whole,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Isaac Aregbesola/Rabiu Sani-Ali

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