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programs may have limited success, particularly at the New Vision and other state-owned or heavilystate-influenced media organizations.– 88 –
Appendix A: NigeriaPotential PartnersJournalism Training OrganizationsInternational Press CentreThe International Press Centre is a Nigerian-run NGO that conducts trainings on reporting onbudgeting and corruption. Their facility has a library of resources for journalists, and a classroomthat can be used for conducting trainings. They also publish regular reports monitoring budget andcorruption reporting in Nigerian media, as well as training guides. One of our researchers met withArogundade, who was very helpful in providing materials and insight for this report.Website: www.ipcng.orgContact: Lanre ArogundadePosition: DirectorCity: LagosPhone: 08078494722, 08023186845 or 01-8112422Email: larogundade@gmail.comUnited States Consulate General, Public Affairs SectionThis office periodically conducts trainings for Nigerian journalists. They have covered a range oftopics, not just business and economic reporting, depending on State Department priorities. Thisfacility has a library that includes past editions of Nigerian newspapers.Website: nigeria.usembassy.govContact: Joke OmotundePosition: Information Specialist – Broadcast MediaCity: LagosPhone: 01-263-3395, 01-263-3713, 263-4868, 263-4869, 0803 825 5021Email: omotundejo@state.govBusiness Day NewspaperBusiness Day frequently conducts in-house trainings for journalists of this and other newspapers,including business and economic reporting trainings. Aigbogun, a former journalist, seemscommitted to raising the level of his journalists. Their office has a very professional feel, among theNigerian media houses we visited. Aigbogun himself is very professional, and should be considered aviable potential partner for coordinating trainings.Website: www.businessdayonline.comContact: Frank AigbogunPosition: PublisherCity: LagosPhone: 08034019000, 234 1 2799111Email: frank@businessdayonline.comRuyi Communications Ltd– 89 –
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Executive SummaryPurpose of the Rep
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Existing International Training Opp
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