This is as she noted the imperativeness for journalists to continue to help improve governance by amplifying important issues that affect the citizens. Pierangelo gave this charge in her remarks at a webinar with Nigerian journalists themed: “Frontiers of Health Reporting: New Insights, Fresh Perspectives” to mark the 2021 World Press Freedom Day. She assured of the commitment of the United States government to building media capacity in Nigeria, especially enhancing health reporting, defence and national security reporting, investigative journalism, election reporting and media ethics. As journalists, you can assess how health budgets are managed and whether there are adequate checks and balances in place for effective governance. FULL TEXT: A viral post on WhatsApp is asking N-Power candidates to verify the status of their application and see if they have been shortlisted for the batch C cash grant…US govt to journalists: Amplify important issues that affect the citizens

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 03, 2021 17:02 UTC