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Damilola Fajinmi

Damilola Fajinmi

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Contributor and Journalist, Freelance

Ibadan, Lagos

Biography

Damilola Fajinmi, is a multimedia journalist, gender champion and media trainer who loves to harness the power of local languages to amplify unheard voices and spark social change in Nigeria. As a broadcast veteran at Naija 102.7 FM Ibadan interested in Public Health, her impactful reporting has demonstrably improved health outcomes. Damilola is a Nuffic 2024 OKP scholar at the Radio Netherlands training center, a pioneer Fellow of the MTN Media Innovation program at the School of Media and Communications (SMC) Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) and a Dataphyte Gender Mainstreaming Fellow. Her expertise extends to media training, guiding individuals and organisations towards impactful communication. In addition to reporting, Damilola empowers the next generation through her dynamic training programs. She has equipped over 200 young minds with critical thinking skills and media literacy. Damilola's dedication has been lauded by numerous awards, including the prestigious Media Plan Compliance award and recognition as a Girl's Rights Champion in 2023. When not empowering communities or inspiring young minds, Damilola volunteers at a local literacy program, cherishing the power of stories to build a better future. If you want to learn more about Damilola's work and how you can get involved, connect with her on social media

Final Covers

Nutrition , Children , Gender , Health , NCDs , Women

Doesn’t Cover

Anything political, racist, and degrading topics in any form.

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Content

Total articles 3

  • Childhood Obesity In Nigeria: Starting The Fight At Home || By Damilola Fajinmi

    By Damilola Fajinmi, HomeNewsChildhood Obesity| newsarena.ng@ Childhood obesity, a condition where a child’s weight is more than the healthy limits for their age and height, has become a growing global problem. Once considered to be a problem for wealthier nations, this crisis has reached Nigeria affecting 1 in 13 children aged 5–9 years. Take Tolani, a 7-year-old girl from a well-to-do family who loves her snacks and sugary treats. Her chubby cheeks and figure could easily be mistaken for a preteen’s.

    By Damilola Fajinmi, HomeNewsChildhood Obesity · newsarena.ng

    Nov. 30, 2024

  • Empowering The Next Generation Through Media Literacy.

    By Damilola Fajinmi| newsarena.ng@ Damilola Fajinmi, a multimedia journalist and media trainer has joined other volunteers to advocate for media literacy to campaign The “Week for Truth” campaign, initiated by Dubawa The “Week for Truth” campaign, initiated by Dubawa, a fact-checking company was in partnership with volunteers from West Africa during UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week, aimed to educate students in secondary and tertiary schools across West Africa on navigating information, especially in the...

    By Damilola Fajinmi · newsarena.ng

    Oct. 28, 2023

  • Gender Advocate, Adewale Makes Case For Girls On Int'l Girl Child Day

    By Damilola Fajinmi| newsarena.ng@ A gender advocate, Miss Deborah Adewale has emphasized the importance of providing girls with a supportive environment to enable them realize their goals and aspirations. Miss Adewale made this known at a programme tagged Sabi Ya Health show, in commemoration of the 2023 International Day of the Girl ChildShe insisted that society must rally behind its girls, empowering them not to only fulfill their ambitions but embrace their identities with confidence.

    By Damilola Fajinmi · newsarena.ng

    Oct. 14, 2023

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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