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Journalists Without Degree May Be Banned From Practising As Reps Consider Bill by thenewsadvocate: 3:19pm On Feb 15, 2021
The house of representatives is seeking to raise the minimum qualification for journalists in the country to bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma (HND) in journalism or other related courses.

The proposal is contained in the Nigerian Press Council Amendment Bill 2019 sponsored by Francis Agbo, the lawmaker representing Ado/Ogbadigbo/Okpokwu federal constituency.

The bill which has passed first reading and is slated for second reading seeks to amend some sections of the Nigerian Press Council Act Cap N128 LFN 2004.

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Re: Journalists Without Degree May Be Banned From Practising As Reps Consider Bill by LogoDesign212: 3:20pm On Feb 15, 2021
I hope that will also stop bloggers
Re: Journalists Without Degree May Be Banned From Practising As Reps Consider Bill by Fahdiga(m): 3:30pm On Feb 15, 2021
Is this the most pressing issue in Nigeria right now

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Re: Journalists Without Degree May Be Banned From Practising As Reps Consider Bill by istina: 3:48pm On Feb 15, 2021
I hope they will also ban Politicians without degree.
Clueless set of people
Re: Journalists Without Degree May Be Banned From Practising As Reps Consider Bill by Inkling(f): 3:51pm On Feb 15, 2021
What of president without degree

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