Do you desire to become a trained and professional journalist (print, broadcast or online) creative writer, content provider and more? Walk that dream today by simply applying online for our admission and acceptance forms.
The programme is designed for mature individuals who should possess minimum qualification of OND, HND, BA, BSC, MA, MSC, PHD or equivalent qualifications in any field aside from Mass Communication. Even practicing media professionals - journalists, reporters, editors who want to improve on their skills are free to apply.
Above all, those who appear to have flair and passion for media literacy will also be considered so long as the interested candidate has a minimum qualification of SSCE, WAEC or its equivalent with credit in English or Literature.
Apply now to Eminem Centre For Media Education And Communication, 23 Temidire Street, Coca cola B/Stop, Off AIT Road, Kola B/stop, Alagbado, Lagos, Nigeria.
Training duration is (base on package). It also involves hands-on experience to be issued our Certificate of Competence and Proficiency in Journalism/Media Studies.
Phone: 08066938408, 08167264761, 09036849118.
Email: [email protected]
Area(s) of Specialisation
Print Media:
Newspaper language, design.
Layout, print media evolution.
Use of English and Communication skills.
Broadcast Media:
Broadcast Production.
Presentation, Writing for radio and television.
Use of English and Communication Skills.
Online Journalism:
Production and Online media tools.
Platforms.
Marketing.
Blogging.
Use of English and Communication Skills.
Creative Writing:
Developing the Idea.
Write to Show it than to Tell.
The different Genre options available for the skillful writer.
Use of English and Communication skills.
Theatre Academy with Nobert Young:
Training.
Film Directing.
Production etc.
Technical:
Cinematography and Video Editing Theory/Practical.
(External Programme)
Information Technology:
-Website/Software Design and Development
-Graphic Design
-Social media marketing
-Blogging
Training Duration: 1 - 9 months package
Other Courses:
Media Entrepreneurship.
Communication in English.
Media Reporting and Production.
Communication in English.
Professional Certificate In Media Practice
The management has approved the following course combination for 2024/2025 session to further deepen professionalism in the area of specialisation
A.
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Broadcast Journalism
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Media Law and Ethics
5. Social Psychology
6. World Current Affairs
B.
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Print Journalism
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Media Law and Ethics
5. Social Psychology
6. World Current Affairs
C
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Online Journalism
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Media Law and Ethics
5. Social Psychology
6. World Current Affairs
D
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Media Entrepreneurship
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Media Law and Ethics
5. Social Psychology
6. World Current Affairs
E
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Presentation/Public Speaking
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Media Law and Ethics
5. Social Psychology
6. World Current Affairs
F
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Advertising and Public Relations
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Advertising Law and Ethics
5. Social Psychology
6. World Current Affairs
G
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Cinematography and Video Editing
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Media Law and Ethics
5. Social Psychology
6. World Current Affairs
H
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Theatre Art/Drama
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Social Psychology
I
1. Introduction to Mass Comm
2. Graphics Art and Design
3. Communication Skills and Use of English
4. Media Law and Ethics
5. Social Psychology
6. World Current Affairs
Qualifications:
For mature individuals only with these qualifications; BSC. BA. Master's degree, PHD holders in other fields of study, other than Mass Communication or Journalism. HND, first degree holders who wish to specialise in any of the listed courses may be considered. OND, NCE related qualifications, School Certificate holders with good grades, including credits in English Language and Mathematics may be considered for admission.
Apply Now; obtain and fill the Admission/Acceptance forms online. Please attach your credentials, including date of birth for verification. Clearly indicate course preference.
TOP AND UNIQUE LEARNING METHODOLOGY CLASS: Virtual/On-demand Webinar PACKAGE DURATIONS: 1-9 months Certificate Course Programme plus live practicals, one on one coaching, mentorship, industrial exposure, internship experience and association licencing. PAYMENT MODEL: Weekly/monthly installment plan. Payable to Eminem Communications 2033900728 First Bank of Nigeria PLC.
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How do I register/eligibility?
Our registration process is made easy, online training.
Interested applicants can register online or directly in our office. Obtain the registration and acceptance forms, fill and return, accompanying same with a non refundable fee of N10,000.00 or the equivalent of 6.67 US dollars approximate.
Eligibility: Those with burning passion for the noble profession are eligible to apply, but preferably, mature candidates who possess HND or First Degree, Masters or PHD in any discipline other than Mass Communication and Journalism.
However, holders of OND, NCE, Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE or its equivalent with credits in English language or Literature may be considered. However, this class of applicants must go through our aptitude test to determine their suitability and the discipline required to enter the profession.
The last category of people to be considered are graduates of Mass Communication who want to specialise in Print, Broadcast or Online Journalism.
Prospects: The prospects are very bright with the ever expanding media space or industry in Nigeria and abroad. A recent survey conducted shows that there are well over 3,000 functional radio, television and newspaper establishments in Nigeria alone and still counting, with complement of the boisterous online platforms, virtually struggling with acute shortage of manpower.
The staff are either poorly trained, or not exposed to current trends or developments in the booming media industry.
We make the difference with our training consultants among the best; highly professionals, modest and qualified; experienced, passionate and disciplined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I register and join the training session?
A. The cost of registration is 10,000 naira equivalent of 6.67 US dollars approximate.
Q. Can I start classes soon as I register?
A. Yes, on condition that you pay the fee after a grace period of one week.
Q. How much is the fee per course, for instance, media reporting and production?
A. Each of the modules cost 100, 000 naira or the equivalent of 60.67 US dollars approximate.
Q. Are there materials or books for the training?
A. There are recommended books and hand-outs.
Q. How much is the cost of the books and handouts?
A. 10,000 naira only, or the equivalent of 6.67 US dollars approximate.
Q. What is the duration of the training?
A. 1 - 9 months packages.
Q. Who should attend, what is the age limit?
A. A Person who desires to become media literate, career journalists/practitioners, mature individuals from the age of 18 years and above
Q. After the training, what next?
A. It depends on one’s choice. Some may choose to work in a media house or production centre; others may decide to become their own boss or work as freelancers, or engage in PR jobs/advertising agency.
Q. Is the training limited to those living in Lagos who would easily attend the physical class?
A. No! We organize classes online at a given and specified time. You also have the opportunity to rewind to suit those who may have missed the previous training.
Mr. Michael Echi- team leader, author and consultant, heads the team, with well over 35 years in active media practice, spanning the print and electronic media, possesses the wherewithal to bring his experience to bear on both the theoretical and practical areas of the training. He worked in the editorial department of Channels Television Lagos, Nigeria, and Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital territory, for close to 10 years as producer, correspondent and editor. He was also a one-time editor of the rested Patriot newspaper; produced top flight television documentaries, among them, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan developmental strides, then as Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria which won him the heart of former President Olusegun Obasanjo that indeed, got him the accolade of the working governor which catapulted him to the seat of the Vice-President of Nigeria, and then the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mr. Echi also conceptualised and produced the award winning radio and television jingles, Cross-River na paradise for the second term bid of Governor Donald Duke in 2001, then as governor of Cross-River state which he won. He created and jointly aired Health Matters Live on Nigeria Television Authority, NTA as an independent producer in 1993, and currently running on Channels Television. Among others, he produced the breath-taking television documentaries for top politicians and persons of influence, including but not limited to Senator Uche Ekunife then gunning for the governorship slot in Anambra State, South east Nigeria, with Mr. Peter Obi the seating governor then as her rival. Senator Liyel Imoke’s projects and programmes as Governor of Cross River State, broadcast regularly on Cross-River Broadcasting Corporation- Television. He was also drafted to train the editorial staff of the television and radio with maximum success. Many government agencies and private concerns have also benefitted from his wealth of experience in the media with result oriented media spotlights, documentaries and jingles. Mr. Michael Echi, a graduate of the University of Lagos and the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, also attended courses on Live Programming, film production, etc. has to his credit three books- Reporting for Radio and Television: A Practical Guide, English for Communicators- Pitfalls And Blind Spots Vols.1 & 2. The General Overseer- god in the Holy Temple- all published online on Amazon, Kobo among others. You can also follow his recent documentary produced for the Directorate of Social Communications, Lagos province, entitled “media as currency for promoting evangelism” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fafhjkmf-4m Mr. Echi devotes a greater part of his time nurturing and mentoring those who want to take journalism and media reporting as a career or on part time basis; aside from book publishing, he, at a time, was the project coordinator and trainer, Alberione Institute of Communication Education based in Lagos. The veteran journalist and media consultant, lectures in the Department of Mass Communication in one of the foremost first generation private Polytechnics in Nigeria. He can be reached on GSM numbers 08066938408, 08023588879, Email: [email protected].
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Mr. Mayowa Odunnaike is very well grounded in the new media and its potentialities for digital marketing on how to grow your business through e-commerce. Today, the new media offers a wide range of opportunities for the media practitioner and non-practitioner alike to explore or at least, use it in line with the ethics and code of conduct for developmental media practice to benefit humanity. This has not always been the case. The new media to a large extent, has remain opened for all manner of ideas, opinions to circulate unrestrained, posing a huge challenge to the practitioners and followers of events around the world. But if there is one man who is passionate about using the new media space or online presence to create ideas and wealth legitimately, that man is Mr. Mayowa Odunnaike, a London trained, time tested and consummate online specialist positioned to guide trainees build their own blog, post educational, business and other relevant materials on the blog or website to earn big income. Mr. Mayowa Odunnaike teaches digital marketing and at home with online media platform. He holds M.Sc. Management, Middlesex University, London, M.Sc. Research Methods, Business Management, Leicester Business Academy, UK, B.Sc. Accounting, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Dr. (Mrs.) Alu Azuma Osu Trainer/Consultant- Use of English and Communication Skills: Right from when the British colonised Nigeria at the Berlin Conference in 1884 that ceded Nigeria to the British, English has since been adopted as the official language or lingua franca in all spheres of life, be it in business, education, including the media, English is the only seamless means of transaction in a country of well over 240 tribes speaking different languages and different dialects. In Nigeria, for example, the emphasis is on the British English, no more no less. That says much about the importance placed on the language in selling one’s ideas and opinions to the listening and reading audience. That is why you need experts such as Dr. Osu to guide you through the spoken and written English. Dr. Osu, a veteran journalist and trainer has over 21 years work experience in the media. One-time correspondent and city editor Statesman Newspaper. Dr. Alu Azuma Osu who holds BA degree English of the University of Calabar, MA degree English, University of Lagos, and Doctoral (PHD) English, University of Lagos, Nigeria lectures in higher institutions. Her research interests are media pragmatics, stylistics and semiotics. Dr. Osu would see the trainees through the art of public speaking and presentation, especially for aspiring politicians, and On-Air personalities, including existing ones who would want to take advantage of this specialised training to improve on their skills to create value to earn more.
Mr. Sola Agha Mr. Sola Agha teaches advertising and public relations in higher institution. He is also a practitioner in the industry with many years of experience. Trainees who want to venture into public relations or advertising, the third arm of the media mix, which include, broadcasting and journalism would be ready to drink from the fountain of his knowledge, even as beginners. In fact, mass communication as a discipline has four major areas of specialisation: Public Relations, Advertising, Broadcasting and Journalism with special focus on the print media while broadcast or broadcasting journalism refers to situation where news items are packaged, distributed or aired with the aid of electronic devices through the airwaves such as radio, television and the new media, internet etc. Mr. Sola Agha who is a member, Institute of Business Strategy, attended Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and bags HND in Mass Communication.
Mr. Matthew Omolade Mr. Matthew Omolade is a brand development and management strategist who helps both individuals and corporate entities increase their productivities and effectiveness in desired measures. He has successfully supported several policy development, institutional strengthening, organisation development and policy, and governance reforms initiatives in Nigeria. He is a highly motivated mentor, especially for youths. He is also well known for his penchant for leadership and capacity building at all levels. Mr. Omolade holds the Bachelor’s degree in Political Science of the Benue State University, Markurdi, Nigeria and Master’s degree in International Relations, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Mr. Norbert Young Mr. Norbert Young is an accomplished Thespian, veteran movie actor and director who has starred in a number of award-winning television soaps, films and stage theatre in Nigeria. Mr. Young, the Universities of Ibadan and Benin-trained theatre artist with several years of experience behind him, is still very much active in the booming movie industry in Nigeria with the potentiality of overtaking the oil subsector in revenue generation, experts foretell. The students at the end of the 3 months training, would surely take something home from his wealth of experience, even as he is currently engaged in coaching and grooming the young and not too young in the Academy who would automatically become the next faces of Nigeria’s popular Nollywood act. Take advantage of our training programme to fulfil that dream of becoming not only a movie star but also learn the ropes of producing and directing a film. Theatre art training combines theory and intensive physical exercise that last for 3 months with over 80 percent practical work.
Mr. Emmanuel Atsu ICT specialist and Director, Information, Communication Technology Anything ICT, Emmanuel Atsu is at home. From graphic design, Television animation to web building he is never found wanting. Mr. Atsu has world class jobs on ICT extensively for blue-chip companies and Institutions, and continues to do so till date. He has travelled wide executing jobs and consulting for organizations on ICT in Nigeria and beyond where his services are needed. Mr. Emmanuel Atsu attended several courses on ICT and possesses HND and other professional certificates on ICT.
Mr. Sogo Adebolu Trainer, Cinematography and Video Editing fondly called Mr. Best; nicknamed by his admirers for his vast knowledge and experience in both still and video cameras, and editing of movie pictures. Mr. Adebolu has worked on set, and has several movies to his credit as D.P.O and non-linear editor. The trainees would have the added advantage of working with him on set at locations across Nigeria and beyond.
Best Deal
Fees payable to Eminem Communications 2033900728 First Bank of Nigeria PLC.
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Eminem Centre for Media Studies and Communication 23 Temidire Street, By Coca-Cola Bus Stop, Off AIT Road, Kola Bus Stop, Alagbado, Lagos. Tel: Email: Award of Certificate of Proficiency in Media Studies This is to certify that ______________________________________________________________________________ Has completed our [...] month(s ) _______________________________________________________ In Media Studies Which covered Print Journalism Reporting & Production - Newspaper/Magazine – Broadcast Journalism & Production – Radio/Television – Online Journalism Reporting & Production – Online Media Space – Advertising & Public Relations – Film/Movie Making – Cinematography/Video Editing Single/Combined – Theatre & Performing Art – Creative Writing – Use of English & Communication Skills – Media Entrepreneurship/Branding – Newspaper Design/Info graphics Reports – World Current Affairs – Accept our congratulations Given under our Hands This _________________________ Day of ______________ 20 _____ _____________________ ______________________ Director Course Coordinator Key to Grading 0-39 – Fail 40-49 – Pass 50-59 – Credit 60-69 – Good 70-79 – Very Good 80 & Above - Distinction
Eminem Centre for Media Education and Communication
Training Calendar for Year 2024/2025
First quarter resumption January 6, 2025 – Documentation, Filing of necessary paper, etc. Lecture for trainees taking Certificate Course Programme and Diploma starts January 13, 2025, ends December 20 for the Christmas break, December 20, 2025.
With the approval of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Note: Trainees are strongly advised to make necessary arrangement to pick and resume training at the most convenient quarter for the year because there would be no room for excuses not to complete the training on schedule after payment of tuition and other fees. Otherwise the trainee would forfeit the admission and start all over again, pay the prescribed fee as a fresh student.
Thank you.
Management.
Society of Professional Journalists
PREAMBLE
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts with integrity.
The Society declares these four principles as the foundation of ethical journalism and encourages their use in its practice by all people in all media
SEEK TRUTH AND REPORT IT
Ethical journalism should be accurate and fair. Journalists should be honest and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
Journalists should:
Take responsibility for the accuracy of their work. Verify information before releasing it. Use original sources whenever possible.
Remember that neither speed nor format excuses inaccuracy.
Provide context. Take special care not to misrepresent or oversimplifyin promoting, previewing or summarizing a story.
Gather, update and correct information throughout the life of a news story.
Be cautious when making promises, but keep the promises they make.
Identify sources clearly. The public is entitled to as much information as possible to judge the reliability and motivations of sources.
Consider sources' motives before promising anonymity. Reserve anonymity for sources who may face danger, retribution or other harm, and have information that cannot be obtained elsewhere.Exlain why anonymity was granted.
Diligently seek subjects of news coverage to allow them to respond to criticism or allegations of wrongdoing.
Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering information unless traditional, open methods will not yield information vital to the public.
Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable.Give voice to the voiceless.
Support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.
Recognize a special obligation to serve as watchdogs over public affairs and government. Seek to ensure that the public's business is conducted in the open,and that public recors are open to all.
Provide access to source material when it is relevant and appropriate.
Boldly tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience. Seek sources whose voices we seldom hear.
Avoid stereotyping.Journalists should examine the ways their values and experiences may shape their reporting.
Label advocacy and commentary.
Never deliberately distort facts or context, including visual information.Clearly label illustrations and re-enactments.
Never plagiarize. Always attribute.
REVISED SEPTEMBER 2014
MINIMIZE HARM
Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.
Journalists should:
Balance the public's need for information against potential harm or discomfort.Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance or undue intrusiveness.
Show compassion for those who may be affected by news coverage. Use height-ened sensitivity when dealing with juveniles, victims of sex crimes,and sources or subjects who are inexperienced or unable to give consent. Consider cultural differences in approach and treatment.
Recognize that legal access to information differs froman ethical justification to publish or broadcast.
Realize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than public figures and others who seek power, influence or attention.Weigh the consequences of publishing or broadcasting personal information.
Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity, even if others do.
Balance a suspect's right to a fair trial with the public's right to know. Consider the implications of identifying criminal suspects before they face legal charges.
Consider the long-term implications of the extended reach and permanence of publication.Provide updated and more complete information as appropriate.
ACT INDEPENDENTLY
The highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism is to serve the public.
Journalists should:
Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived. Disclose unavoidable conflicts.
Refuse gifts,favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and avoid political and other outside activities that may compromise integrity or impartiality, or may damage credibility.
Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; do not pay for access to news. Identify content provided by outside sources, whether paid or not.
Deny favored treatment to advertisers, donors or any other special interests, and resist internal and external pressure to influence coverage.
Distinguish news from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two.Prominently label sponsored content.
BE ACCOUNTABLE AND TRANSPARENT
Ethical journalism means taking responsibility for one's work and explaining one's decisions to the public.
Journalists should:
Explain ethical choices and processes to audiences. Encourage a civil dialogue with the public about journalistic practices, coverage and news content.
Respond quickly to questions about accuracy, clarity and fairness.
Acknowledge mistakes and correct them promptly and prominently. Explain corrections and clarifications carefully and clearly.
Expose unethical conduct in journalism, including within their organizations.
Abide by the same high standards they expect of others.
The SPJ Code of Ethics is a statement of abiding principles supported by additional explanations and position papers (at spj.org) that address chang-ing journalistic practices. It is not a set of rules, rather a guide that encour-ages all who engage in journalism to take responsibility for the information they provide,regardless of medium. The code should be read as a whole;individual principles should not be taken out of context. It is not, nor can it be under the First Amendment, legally enforceable.
CONTACT THE SOCIETY
Society of Professional Journalists
Eugene S.Pulliam National Journalism Center
3909 N. Meridian St. ·Indianapolis, IN 46208-4011
317.927.8000·[email protected] (email)·spj.org(Web)
Ever before the release of the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics that guides the press worldwide, the Nigerian Press Organization Code of Conduct became operational under the watch of Alhaji Lateef Jakande, President of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Chief Chris Okolie, President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), and Chief Michael Asaju, President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the three most powerful organs that supervise the conduct of practicing journalists in Nigeria, for instance.
It states:
Preamble
1. Abuse of the rights of the press are punishable by law. Indeed, the law of libel, civil as well as criminal and the law of contempt, deal adequately with such abuse.
2. Any abuse of the rights of the press, therefore, cannot be the objective of declaration.
3. But experience has shown many lapses in the practice of the profession and it has for long become apparent that a code of conduct must be established as among practicing journalists themselves, if they must fulfil their true functions, and if the standard below which journalists may not be expected to fall, maybe laid down.
It is in pursuance of these objectives that we hereby solemnly declare:
1. That the public is entitled to the truth and that only correct information can form the basis for sound journalism and ensure the confidence of the people.
2. That it is the moral duty of every journalist to have respect for the truth and to publish or prepare for publication only the truth and to the best of his knowledge.
3. That it is the duty of the journalist to publish only facts; never to suppress such facts as he knows; never to falsify either to suit his purposes or any other purposes.
4. That it is the duty of the journalist to refuse any rewards for publishing or suppressing news or comments, other than salary and allowances legitimately earned in the discharge of his professional duties.
5. That the journalist shall employ all legitimate means in the collection news and he shall defend at all times the right to free access, provided due regard his paid to the privacy of individuals.
6. That once information has been collected and published a journalist shall observe the universally accepted principle of secrecy and shall not disclose the source of information obtain in confidence.
7. That it is the duty of the journalist to regard plagiarism as unethical.
8. That it is the duty of every journalist to correct any published information found to be incorrect.
Signed:
Alhaji Lateef Jakande, President, (NPAN)
Chief Chris Okolie, President, (NGE)
Chief Michael Asaju, President, (NUJ)
Now compare this and make up your mind if really you are ready to practice the noble profession and stand by the ethics and code of conduct- The Hippocratic Oath which forbids the journalist from bending the rules to suit him.
SJ
