Edmund Obilo

Future of Journalism: AI in the Newsroom. Every industry, irrespective of the services of the services it offers, or products produced, has had its fair share of the evolution of technology. And like the Nigeria Street linguo "hand must touch everybody"; every sector will have a taste of this evolution of AI. Therefore, it is wise to stay abreast of Industry news and never to be caught unaware to avoid being left behind in the grand scheme of things. The creative industry, like every other industry, is moving at a fast pace to keep up with the evolution of AI. And thanks to Thomson Foundation for this opportunity. It is part of the self development and career growth to help every industry member navigate the pool of new technology. Unrelated: Who knows I could be a fellow someday soon. 😊 Looking forward to doing more and learning more to enhance growth in the industry.

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Yesterday, I featured on TVC Breakfast Show where I shared my thoughts on the high cost of internet in Nigeria, the infrastructure gaps in the telco sector and how the digital economy will shape Nigeria’s future. You can watch the full interview via the link below: https://lnkd.in/dQTnU4m4

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https://lnkd.in/d3WxxtpJ Interesting Times ahead, Watch and let me know what you think via the comment section. #Nigeria #EFCC #Houseofreps

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Is poor timekeeping a Nigerian feature or bug? It is a rarity to attend a corporate meeting in Nigeria that starts at the exact time it was advertised. As a news correspondent on radio, I cannot remember a press conference or event that kicked off at the slated time. This one hurts especially because I make it a point of duty to be at any event at least 30 minutes to an hour before the scheduled start time. I have attended events that started three hours behind schedule. The tardiness seems to be a feature. Sometimes, the start time is when the organizers get to start setting up the chairs and the sound engineers start testing their equipment. It is unfortunate that attendees do not get a reasonable explanation for the delay. Now, people deliberately arrive late to counter the late starts. Event organizers, what could be the challenge? #NigerianTime #TimeKeeping #PunctualityMatters #EventManagement #CorporateCulture #Productivity #TimeManagement #RespectForTime #NigerianBusiness #AfricanProfessionalism

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I had a carryover in my 300 level that shattered my CGPA and my confidence. I was in the department one day when I got the news: I had failed POS 305. Failed POS 305? Me? Why? How? I asked my coursemate, baffled. I rehearsed the questions and my answers in my head and convinced myself it couldn’t be my script. I can’t fail. My coursemate advised me to settle the lecturer, but I refused. I’d been avoiding that lecturer since my first year. I wouldn't go and meet him now, talk more of settling him. If I failed, I’d rewrite the exam, I told myself. But I didn’t realize the impact failing would have on me. When the results were released, I had indeed failed. I cried for days, questioning why. I wasn’t happy with God; I had prayed against failure and believed I wrote well. How did I fail? My hopes of graduating with a first-class vanished. Shame followed. How could I sit with juniors I had tutored, who called me 'Mama'? How would I rewrite this exam? Doubts crept in. I started to believe I was a failure, becoming a shadow of my former self. I was destabilised. Just before I could give up, I turned to God for help and was reminded: I may have failed, but I am not a failure. I braced up and showed up. I couldn’t attend classes, but I collected notes, studied, rehearsed past questions, and prayed. When the time came, I faced the lecturer in the exam hall and passed excellently. Dear All, I don’t know what life has thrown at you, but remember this; 🔷Failure is Temporary: It doesn’t define your worth or capabilities. It’s a setback, not the end. 🔷How you respond to failure shapes your future. Persevere, adapt, and keep moving forward. 🔷Use failure as a learning opportunity. Reflect on what went wrong and how you can improve. 🔷Don’t hesitate to ask for help or guidance. Surround yourself with positive influences who believe in you. 🔷Trust in God. Faith in God can provide the strength to keep going. YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE!!! If my story resonates with you, please share your experiences or connect with me. #mystorymyvoice #21daystorytellingwithDrIsh #personaldevelopment #motivation #personalbranding

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