Speaking at the award presentation for the maiden edition of the Campus Business Journalism Awards, Ekeoba highlighted the importance of specialisation in journalism, particularly in business reporting, to stand out in the competitive media landscape.
Drawing from his extensive experience reporting finance for national dailies like Tribune and Newswatch, Ekeoba explained the potential within business reporting, even in political stories.
He said: “When you report that a university official has misappropriated x amount of money, research into what facilities that amount can provide, and you are delving into business reporting. I therefore, encourage you to develop a niche in business journalism to prepare for real-world media practice after their studies.”