Category: Media

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Mr. Gboyega Akosile as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Lagos State. Akosile was appointed Deputy Chief Press Secretary in May after the governor’s swearing-in A statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola announced the confirmation of Mr. Akosile’s appointment. Akosile holds a Bachelor of Art degree in Performing Art at the University of Ilorin between 1991 and 1996 and bagged a Master in Business Administration, MBA at the Obafemi Awolowo…

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Kunle ADELABU The Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Comrade SesanDaini onMonday appointed MrShakiruSeidu as the Special Adviser on Media and Strategic Planning. The appointment which takes immediate effect was confirmed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Barr. Ade Ayeni which was made available to THE IMPACT. His letter of appointment read thus: “I am pleased to inform you that you have been appointed as Special Adviseron Media and Strategic Planning to the Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area. “Your appointment takes…

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Kunle ADELABU Mr Steven Adesemoye, a lecturer in the department of Mass Communication, Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, has stated that broadcasting profession will not be the same again in Nigeria after the just concluded stakeholders’ meeting by broadcast professionals . Adesemoye, who represented the Lagos State Polytechnic at the 6th Stakeholders’ Meeting to address the challenges of Campus, Community Broadcasting and the launch of the 6th edition of Nigeria Broadcasting Code,  made this assurance while speaking online with THE IMPACT from the venue of the meeting organized by the…

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Lagos Traffic Radio, LTR 96.1FM has been advised to develop a stronger customer relationship and explore a mutually-beneficial partnership with key players in the transportation industry. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan gave the advice over the weekend during the 2019 retreat organised for officials of the broadcast outfit in Lekki area of the State. Bamigbetan said that a relationship with Airlines, Rail and Waterway operators to facilitate discounts for the broadcast station’s loyal listeners is desirable, saying that such initiative would attract a larger audience…

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Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan has disclosed that measures are underway to enhance the operations of the State’s five information divisional offices in Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe. Speaking during an interview with newsmen during the week in his office, Bamigbetan said the upgrade becomes necessary to ensure that residents in the five divisions have real-time access to information emanating from the government and major stakeholders within their communities. According to the Commissioner, equipment in the offices would be upgraded while necessary personnel…

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WhatsApp Messenger, popular text messaging service, has reduced messages a user can forward to five recipients, in an effort to reduce the spread of false information. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that WhatsApp Messenger, acclaimed to be the world’s most popular messaging app, is a freeware and cross-platform messaging and Voice over IP (VoIP) service owned by Facebook. The application allows the sending of text messages and voice calls, as well as video calls, images and other media, documents, and user location. Previously, users could forward messages to…

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In its determination to cover all modes of transportation, Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM has commenced the broadcast of information on Maritime Shipping Position, Airline and Train time schedules. The acting General Manager of the Station, Mr. Tayo Akanle said the determination to adequately inform the public, present a wholistic information on the transportation sector and attract more listeners to the initiative. Akanle urged listeners to “stay up-to-date with the latest maritime shipping information and port schedules as it concerns the shipping industry on Mondays to Fridays at 7a.m, 7:30a.m…

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Wale JAGUN Government functionaries, scholars and practitioners of Community Media in Lagos State have agreed that journalism at the grassroots level is an important tool that can be used to change the narrative in any community and also to bringing about harmonious relationship between the people and the government as well as engerder mutual co-existence among the populace.   In performing their functions, journalists at the grassroots were also enjoined to always uphold the tenets of the profession and be creative in engaging audience from time-to-time.   These among other…

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