Christmasdon:
what's the difference between Frcn and NIJ?

FRCN is the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. FRCN owns and operates the Radio Nigeria Stations ( I hope Radio Nigeria 2 etc are still existing ). FRCN's headquarters is located in Ikoyi, Lagos. FRCN has a training school. My brother attended FRCN's training school and obtained a Certificate from the place. FRCN should have courses in Radio broadcasting, Radio Management and Production and associated Courses like Advertising and Public Relations. Use Google to find out more about the FRCN Training School.

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism ( NIJ ) is an accredited Institution that offers Courses in Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Broadcasting ( I heard NIJ now has good quality broadcasting facilities ), Marketing etc. They have these Courses at Ordinary Diploma and HND levels. I think they also have Postgraduate Diploma Courses at NIJ. NIJ is more of a private institution, but it is recognized by all the Media outlets in Nigeria. NIJ Certificates are respected in Nigeria and other parts of the World, especially Africa. NIJ prepares you to be independent in nature and self sustaining. After graduating from NIJ, you should be able to start your own Media Organization on a small scale. I attended NIJ, so I know what I am saying. Studying Journalism exposes you to a lot of things. Journalism can be lucrative if you know how to go about it. Stay Blessed.

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Please, can you provide a little more details on the NIJ?

How much is the programme?

How long is it?

Do you they have a number of courses?

What's the difference between it and Federal Radio Cooperation Training School & also reading English or mass comm in a university?


Hi, I feel you should go to NIJ itself to get updated information about the institution. www.nij.edu.ng

However, i need to tell you some things from experience. You can't compare a graduate from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism ( NIJ ) with a graduate of Mass Communication from Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria. They are Worlds apart. NIJ graduates are well drilled and taught properly than Communication students from other institutions. At NIJ, you are the fundamentals of News Writing, Broadcasting, Advertising etc. NIJ is a specialized school, unlike Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria where you take general courses along with your Course of study. They don't also teach deeply at Universities in Nigeria. At NIJ, you are able to focus on Communication courses and you are not saddled with too much Courses. Cheers.

murtadot:
I am Sanyaolu Muritala by name, A graduate of Plant Breeding and seed Technology, I so much find fun in talking and gisting on reasonable topics with people of like minds, meanwhile I don't have a job presently, I so decide I want to choose a carrier in journalism. Can anyone help please.

ok sir. with respect to your post, I guess this article titled things to consider before choosing a career will be of help. check it out with the link below
https://infoducation.com.ng/career-choice/

Redman44:






FRCN is the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. FRCN owns and operates the Radio Nigeria Stations ( I hope Radio Nigeria 2 etc are still existing ). FRCN's headquarters is located in Ikoyi, Lagos. FRCN has a training school. My brother attended FRCN's training school and obtained a Certificate from the place. FRCN should have courses in Radio broadcasting, Radio Management and Production and associated Courses like Advertising and Public Relations. Use Google to find out more about the FRCN Training School.

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism ( NIJ ) is an accredited Institution that offers Courses in Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Broadcasting ( I heard NIJ now has good quality broadcasting facilities ), Marketing etc. They have these Courses at Ordinary Diploma and HND levels. I think they also have Postgraduate Diploma Courses at NIJ. NIJ is more of a private institution, but it is recognized by all the Media outlets in Nigeria. NIJ Certificates are respected in Nigeria and other parts of the World, especially Africa. NIJ prepares you to be independent in nature and self sustaining. After graduating from NIJ, you should be able to start your own Media Organization on a small scale. I attended NIJ, so I know what I am saying. Studying Journalism exposes you to a lot of things. Journalism can be lucrative if you know how to go about it. Stay Blessed.

You are right bro, I just finished my Post Graduate Diploma course in journalism and I must confess that it really worth it. At times, I do wish I never went to the University to study a course I will hardly practice because journalism is an inspiring and exciting career. I used to admire the ND and HND students of the NIJ because they are vast in journalism already.


In addition, the OP can enroll for a course at school of journalism while he join a media outlet as an intern. He will be able to be putting his knowledge into practice during his course of learning and he can even be lucky to employed into that media outlet during the course of interning. This has really been helpful to me.

I appreciate the aspect where you talked about specializing in a particular beat of journalism because the world of journalism is getting saturated already. Yeah, that's the way to go, if you can't get yourself employed in a media outlet. You can just choose any beat and start blogging on it consistently and before you know it, you are at the apex already. Climate change, energy, education, health are niches begging for attention. News and entertainment gist is over saturated already.

Eventhough, Mainstream media outlets that produces Newspapers are going into extinction already but we have some online media outlets that are replacing them and also absorbing extraordinary journalists into the profession.


Investigative journalism is another aspect of journalism that is selling in Nigeria. You can be a freelance investigative journalism and be making your money steadily.

ybalogs:
Good morning Nairalanders.

Its a great day

Today is the Start of the school session in many schools. Therefore it's time to pay fees, do business and improve lives.

Its also a time to pray. Please spare a prayer for our school system

1. Pray that our schools are protected. No breach this year
2. Pray that learning will be impactful and effective. That education achievement will be significant and obvious

3. Pray for all stakeholders... Teachers, headteachers, care givers, support staff, school owners. That they will be focussed

4. Pray for parents. For finances to pay fees. For wisdom to devote time to support their children's education

5. Pray for government. Particularly for all the government officials in education who don't seem to know what to do.

6. Pray for Leah Sharibu, the chibok girls. Let's pray that never again will such happen

7. Pray that we shall all be alive with our children to celebrate the end of this session in joy, health and bliss.

Its a season for your child to blossom in school. Fear not, your child is a genius

God Bless You

Neyoor:




You are right bro, I just finished my Post Graduate Diploma course in journalism and I must confess that it really worth it. At times, I do wish I never went to the University to study a course I will hardly practice because journalism is an inspiring and exciting career. I used to admire the ND and HND students of the NIJ because they are vast in journalism already.


In addition, the OP can enroll for a course at school of journalism while he join a media outlet as an intern. He will be able to be putting his knowledge into practice during his course of learning and he can even be lucky to employed into that media outlet during the course of interning. This has really been helpful to me.

I appreciate the aspect where you talked about specializing in a particular beat of journalism because the world of journalism is getting saturated already. Yeah, that's the way to go, if you can't get yourself employed in a media outlet. You can just choose any beat and start blogging on it consistently and before you know it, you are at the apex already. Climate change, energy, education, health are niches begging for attention. News and entertainment gist is over saturated already.

Eventhough, Mainstream media outlets that produces Newspapers are going into extinction already but we have some online media outlets that are replacing them and also absorbing extraordinary journalists into the profession.


Investigative journalism is another aspect of journalism that is selling in Nigeria. You can be a freelance investigative journalism and be making your money steadily.

Thanks, My Brother. You now have a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from NIJ. You will surely be successful as a Journalist if you know what you are doing. NIJ trains you to be an entrepreneur in the Media business. The Nigerian Institute of Journalism ( NIJ ) is a place that not only trains you to be a well grounded Media Professional and a Information Researcher, but you are unconsciously trained to be innovative in many different aspects of life. 75% of my Classmates at NIJ are doing well not only as Media Professionals, but as Movie Producers, Businessmen and Businesswomen, Actors and Actresses, PR Specialists etc. You can also publish niche Magazines and Newspapers online and offline to make good money as a Journalist. Think of Success Digest by Sunny Obazu Ojeagbase etc. The Education sector in Nigeria needs specialized Magazines that can cover that sector. You can start with 1000 copies of your quality Education Magazine and go to Schools physically to introduce your publication to Proprietors and Proprietresses, Headmasters, Principals etc. Just start from there. Ditto for the Catering and Hospitality Sectors in Nigeria. God bless you, My Brother.

Mr. man, enter field go and start breeding plants and weeds.

Be a journalist always. I work as a journalist on different channels. I started my journey with a freelance company https://freelancewriting.biz/. Now I write scripts for the leading shows and write books. You should always look for something that will make your heart beat in a different rhythm

murtadot:
I am Sanyaolu Muritala by name, A graduate of Plant Breeding and seed Technology, I so much find fun in talking and gisting on reasonable topics with people of like minds, meanwhile I don't have a job presently, I so decide I want to choose a carrier in journalism. Can anyone help please.

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Maybe you can try by acting as one, since you studied plant breeding, opt in to change of course to enable you achieve your goal.
Just fall in love with government and literature then the sky is your limit

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Thanks a lot!

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Please why is it hard to find the school fees for the programme online....have searched google tire.....do you kind of know their fees or can you suggest a fees range? That is for post-graduate diploma.

Uchenaija:


Please why is it hard to find the school fees for the programme online....have searched google tire.....do you kind of know their fees or can you suggest a fees range? That is for post-graduate diploma.

Average of 150 to 230k. I just finished the Post Graduate Course. They pay per semester and the total price for the two semesters can't exceed that.

Neyoor:


Average of 150 to 230k. I just finished the Post Graduate Course. They pay per semester and the total price for the two semesters can't exceed that.

Thanks a lot for this.

Christmasdon:
. Thank you very much for this,I've been looking up for this medium. how do i apply for frcn training?.put me through.

Go to Facebook and search for national Broadcast Academy (FRCN Training School)
call Mr Dayo on 0703 358 8883

please what do one stand to gain being trained in frcn basic courses through out.

Neyoor thanks for the information. I am also interested in a PGD at the institute. Do they offer part time studies for PGD and is admission currently on when does the semester begin?
Neyoor

I am also interested in a PGD at the institute. Do they offer part time studies for PGD and is admission currently on and when does the semester begin?

Redman44:





Thanks, My Brother. You now have a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from NIJ. You will surely be successful as a Journalist if you know what you are doing. NIJ trains you to be an entrepreneur in the Media business. The Nigerian Institute of Journalism ( NIJ ) is a place that not only trains you to be a well grounded Media Professional and a Information Researcher, but you are unconsciously trained to be innovative in many different aspects of life. 75% of my Classmates at NIJ are doing well not only as Media Professionals, but as Movie Producers, Businessmen and Businesswomen, Actors and Actresses, PR Specialists etc. You can also publish niche Magazines and Newspapers online and offline to make good money as a Journalist. Think of Success Digest by Sunny Obazu Ojeagbase etc. The Education sector in Nigeria needs specialized Magazines that can cover that sector. You can start with 1000 copies of your quality Education Magazine and go to Schools physically to introduce your publication to Proprietors and Proprietresses, Headmasters, Principals etc. Just start from there. Ditto for the Catering and Hospitality Sectors in Nigeria. God bless you, My Brother.

hotplate:
I like journalism too but I don't have the resources to go for a professional training, I do hope some day my dream come to fulfilment

This caught my attention. What do you mean Resources?
Care to eludicate?

Uchenaija:


Please, can you provide a little more details on the NIJ?

How much is the programme?

How long is it?

Do you they have a number of courses?

What's the difference between it and Federal Radio Cooperation Training School & also reading English or mass comm in a university?

Did you eventually go there?

Hausa:
This caught my attention. What do you mean Resources?
Care to eludicate?

Thanks for the care. By resources i mean the Time and Money. I already have a first degree in Biochemistry. But Journalism is something I'm passionate about i only just discovered a little late. Though am yet to get a stable job but i have other things i do to keep the body and soul together and these things are really taking all my time. I still believe I'll make a grandstand in this industry

hotplate:
Thanks for the care. By resources i mean the Time and Money. I already have a first degree in Biochemistry. But Journalism is something I'm passionate about i only just discovered a little late. Though am yet to get a stable job but i have other things i do to keep the body and soul together and these things are really taking all my time. I still believe I'll make a grandstand in this industry

Thanks a lot. This is just me, to be honest.
I discovered mine too late but it's the resources that's the problem.
Hopefully, God will make a way eventually.

Thanks for your response. It's good to know there're people like me out there too.

Goodevening sir.
I hope u see dis post.
Am a aspiring journalist, presenter, oap or anything that have to do with communication.

I want to ask a question.
Between the frcn and NIJ, which is the best for me to go?

Redman44:






FRCN is the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. FRCN owns and operates the Radio Nigeria Stations ( I hope Radio Nigeria 2 etc are still existing ). FRCN's headquarters is located in Ikoyi, Lagos. FRCN has a training school. My brother attended FRCN's training school and obtained a Certificate from the place. FRCN should have courses in Radio broadcasting, Radio Management and Production and associated Courses like Advertising and Public Relations. Use Google to find out more about the FRCN Training School.

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism ( NIJ ) is an accredited Institution that offers Courses in Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Broadcasting ( I heard NIJ now has good quality broadcasting facilities ), Marketing etc. They have these Courses at Ordinary Diploma and HND levels. I think they also have Postgraduate Diploma Courses at NIJ. NIJ is more of a private institution, but it is recognized by all the Media outlets in Nigeria. NIJ Certificates are respected in Nigeria and other parts of the World, especially Africa. NIJ prepares you to be independent in nature and self sustaining. After graduating from NIJ, you should be able to start your own Media Organization on a small scale. I attended NIJ, so I know what I am saying. Studying Journalism exposes you to a lot of things. Journalism can be lucrative if you know how to go about it. Stay Blessed.