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So, Nigerians are being invited to a public hearing on the proposed altering of the Constitution along 17 points. This will happen 26-27 May, across designated zones nationwide.
As a journalist, where do you fit in? A few suggestions...
Yup, issa short #RuonaTips thread!
As a journalist, where do you fit in? A few suggestions...
Yup, issa short #RuonaTips thread!
1. There are no addresses - you can start as a journalist by finding out, and publicising where exactly these hearings will hold and what the logistics are. You can also raise the alarm on anything that will disenfranchise the people from having their say -wheelchair access, etc.
2. You can then focus on the points up for discussion. There is a wide array, which is actually great if you are doing a series. Newsrooms can pick different points for different beats & assign different reporters. Some HOT points that may catch reader views are: 6, 10, 11 and 1.
🇳🇬-n, Africa-focused journos,
Prices that the EU will pay for #CovidVaccines were revealed by a Belgian minister. These are traditionally deemed sensitive and commercial secrets.
Here's how to report it from an AFRICAN perspective.
Issa #RuonaTips thread.
theguardian.com/world/2020/dec…
Prices that the EU will pay for #CovidVaccines were revealed by a Belgian minister. These are traditionally deemed sensitive and commercial secrets.
Here's how to report it from an AFRICAN perspective.
Issa #RuonaTips thread.
theguardian.com/world/2020/dec…
Away from the speculation of whether Eva De Bleeker wilfully revealed these vaccine prices, what concerns us is the vast range in pricing, and what this means for current negotiations being done by the AU.
Pricing is from $2.18 to $18; which is significant to Africa because...
Pricing is from $2.18 to $18; which is significant to Africa because...
A South African expert already said main problem Africa s having, why our govts are waiting is due to: safety, efficacy, pricing, ease of administration and storage, as well as number of doses.
So you must ask: How does this info change the negotiations?
So you must ask: How does this info change the negotiations?
A teachable moment for us all, even journalists.
As my dad would say: 99% of success is preparation.
We journos are not musicians, but here's how to be prepared when quick turnaround opportunities come.
What do I do, that ensures I respond fast, and get jobs fast?
Issa thread 👇
As my dad would say: 99% of success is preparation.
We journos are not musicians, but here's how to be prepared when quick turnaround opportunities come.
What do I do, that ensures I respond fast, and get jobs fast?
Issa thread 👇
1. Make versions of your bio+save it as an email draft.
I have three versions: 50, 100 and 150 words. Often, people need the bio to decide to send you an application link or consider you as a speaker.
This way, just type an email address and press send.
Then create a new draft.
I have three versions: 50, 100 and 150 words. Often, people need the bio to decide to send you an application link or consider you as a speaker.
This way, just type an email address and press send.
Then create a new draft.
2. Create cover letters for the types of jobs you know are associated with your field. For example, I have one for academic/research jobs, for journalism jobs, and for freelance jobs. When deadlines are tight, I simply add specifics and send. I refresh the words periodically.
