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Call for Entries! 📢
Are you an undergraduate student journalist in a Nigerian tertiary institution with outstanding work published between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026?
The CJID is inviting you to submit entries for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism.
The annual awards, organised through the CJID’s Next Gen Campus Reporter Project, recognise and celebrate exceptional campus journalists who use journalism to amplify student voices, uncover institutional and community issues, hold authorities accountable and report matters of public interest.
The 2026 edition expands the scope of the awards to recognise excellence across six categories.
📅 Submission deadline: Monday, October 1, 2026.
🔗 Click the link to read more about the categories and submit your entry: thecjid.org/press-release-cj…
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This is the second day of our ongoing campus journalism clinic at the University of Abuja!
With AI becoming more advanced, it is getting harder to tell what content is AI-generated and what is real. Today, participants are learning through practical examples how to spot AI-generated content and verify information, especially during elections.
They're also learning the importance of reporting issues in their local communities, particularly stories that may be overlooked by journalists who focus more on national and popular issues.
More engaging sessions are coming up!
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Artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies are useful for journalistic work. But their use must be guided by the ethics and principles of journalism.
Day 1 of the Campus Reporter Journalism Clinic at the University of Abuja, emphasised ethical practices as key to effective, responsible public-interest journalism.
From the fundamentals of news reporting to gender- and disability-sensitive lenses, and open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques for monitoring and verifying election narratives, we offered this cohort of 40 students the practical knowledge to enhance their journalism skills.
Day 2 tomorrow! The learning continues.
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This week, @CJIDAfrica is at the University of Abuja for its 61st campus journalism clinic!
Supported by @FCDOGovUK , we are bringing together another group of 40 campus journalists for a comprehensive learning experience as part of our ongoing series towards strengthening students’ capacity for public-interest reporting and preparing them to play meaningful roles in reporting and monitoring Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Stay with us for more updates from the clinic!
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Congratulations are in order! 🎉
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (@CJIDAfrica) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism.
The annual awards, organised through CJID's Next Gen Campus Reporter Project, recognise outstanding student journalists whose work demonstrates a commitment to public-interest reporting, accountability and amplifying underrepresented voices.
🔗 Read the full press statement here: thecjid.org/cjid-announces-f…
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With the right support and the removal of barriers, people with disabilities can participate fully in society.
In Ghana, the Church of Christ is putting this into practice through a long-standing policy that makes its activities accessible to members with hearing impairments.
Campus journalist Eugene Atsu reports on how the initiative is creating a more inclusive worship experience.
Read the full story: campusreporter.africa/worshi…
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From understanding how to report news accurately to detecting AI-generated disinformation and uncovering stories within their communities, Day Two of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development's (@CJIDAfrica) 60th edition of the Campus Reporter Journalism Clinic at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria (@abuzaria4all), challenged participants to think critically, sharpen their storytelling skills and recognise their responsibility as emerging journalists ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The sessions highlighted the importance of sound judgement and personal safety in journalism, demonstrated how digital content can be manipulated and introduced practical verification techniques for election reporting.
Participants also explored how multimedia storytelling can make their reports more compelling and how accessible digital tools can help campus and community journalists investigate local issues and strengthen grassroots accountability.
Throughout the sessions, the responsibility of journalists to question narratives, verify information, protect sources, uphold ethical standards and stand in solidarity with colleagues facing intimidation for doing their work was emphasised.
As the clinic drew to a close, participants were reminded that impactful journalism is not only about reporting major national events but also about recognising the stories within their communities and giving visibility to issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.
We appreciate our facilitators, Busola Ajibola (@busola_ajibola), Qosim Suleiman (@elqaxxee), Silas Jonathan Silas (@Silas2Silas), and Philip Somiari (@philipsomiari), for sharing their knowledge and contributing to the growth of the next generation of journalists.
With this, we bring the 60th edition of the Campus Reporter Journalism Clinic at ABU, Zaria, to a close!
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Today, CJID kicks off the 60th edition of the Campus Reporter Journalism Clinic!
Supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK), this journalism clinic is designed to prepare young journalists to contribute meaningfully to reporting and monitoring Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
The two-day training at Ahmadu Bello University (@abuzaria4all), Zaria, Kaduna State, brings together 40 students to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to practise impactful and ethical journalism.
This edition also marks an important milestone for Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development's (@CJIDAfrica) Campus Reporter project, which has remained committed to nurturing young journalism talent since 2017. Through its training and mentorship opportunities, the project continues to provide a platform for aspiring journalists to develop their skills and grow into the next generation of media professionals.
Stay with us for more updates from the Clinic!📌
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Day One of CJID’s 60th edition of the Campus Reporter Journalism Clinic at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (@abuzaria4all), has wrapped up with insightful sessions focused on strengthening the capacity of campus journalists for ethical, responsible and impactful election reporting ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Throughout today’s sessions, participants were introduced to journalism ethics and essentials of news reporting, gender-sensitive and inclusive reporting, election disinformation, open-source intelligence techniques, and investigative storytelling.
These sessions addressed professional standards in news gathering and reporting, examined the importance of representing diverse voices and other underrepresented groups in media narratives, explored how journalists can identify manipulated online content and uncover coordinated disinformation campaigns using digital investigation techniques, and highlighted curiosity, critical thinking and active listening as key to investigating public expenditure and promoting accountability.
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, equipping young journalists with these skills is essential to strengthening credible information, promoting informed public discourse and holding institutions accountable.
Thanks to our fantastic facilitators: Busola Ajibola (@busola_ajibola), Silas Jonathan Silas (@Silas2Silas) and Qosim Suleiman (@elqaxxee). And this work wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK).
The learning continues tomorrow.
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A hearty congratulations to Taiwo Fatola (@AlphaTee34), a Campus Reporter alumnus, on his selection for the UK Media Excellence in Emerging Technologies (MEET) Fellowship!🎉
Taiwo’s pitch was among the 10 selected for the fellowship’s London exchange programme, following his participation in the Nigerian residential programme. He will spend a week at Imperial College London in November.
This latest achievement marks another milestone in his growing journalism career. During his time with Campus Reporter, Taiwo produced compelling accountability stories, particularly on health, earning recognition at different editions of the Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism, organised by @CJIDAfrica .
He also recently completed the Campus Reporter Next Gen Internship, through which he was placed at the New York Amsterdam News, one of the oldest Black-owned news outlets in the US.
Taiwo’s journey reflects the impact of @CJIDAfrica's
Campus Reporter project. Since 2017, the project has equipped emerging journalists with the training, mentorship and support they need to develop their skills and thrive in the media industry.
We are proud of Taiwo’s growth and excited to see the new opportunities ahead of him.
Congratulations, Taiwo!🎉
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🚩This week, we brought the 53rd Campus Journalism Clinic to the University of Benin (@UniversityofBen), Edo State, Nigeria!
The engagements at the University commenced with a courtesy visit to the university’s Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, where we set the tone for the two-day clinic focused on strengthening the capacity of campus journalists to produce ethical, accurate and impactful public-interest stories. It was great to discuss the importance of bridging academic learning with practical newsroom experience with the Faculty’s Dean, Professor Marcel Okhakhu, and the Head of the Mass Communications Department, Dr Daniel Ofomegbe Ekhareafo. We also donated some CJID landmark research and knowledge products to the Faculty’s library.
This UNIBEN engagement is part of @CJIDAfrica's ongoing work to expand learning opportunities for student journalists, raise the next generation of journalists, and strengthen campus journalism as a vital platform for public-interest reporting.
Through sessions led by experienced media professionals, over 70 students explored journalism ethics, accountability reporting, gender and disability inclusion, election disinformation, open-source intelligence (OSINT), investigative journalism, hyperlocal reporting, multimedia storytelling and digital verification.
We are always proud to see how the students take the skills and knowledge they gain and turn them into impactful, public-interest stories, and we look forward to what comes out of this cohort of student journalists!
We are grateful for the support from @FCDOGovUK in making sure this important work continues.
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Following the courtesy visit of the University’s Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, the two-day Campus Journalism Clinic kicked off with a session led by Qosim Suleiman(@elqaxxee) , Editor of the Next Gen Project, leading participants through the fundamentals of ethical and responsible journalism, emphasising the importance of verifying facts, seeking multiple perspectives, distinguishing facts from opinions, and giving subjects a fair opportunity to respond before publication. For campus journalists, these principles are essential for upholding accuracy and fairness when producing credible, public-interest stories, including when amplifying student voices and holding institutions accountable.
Continuing day one, Busola Ajibola (@busola_ajibola), Deputy Director of the Journalism Programme at the CJID, led a session on integrating gender and disability perspectives into reporting. She led participants in exploring why inclusive journalism goes beyond simply featuring women and persons with disabilities to include questioning stereotypes, challenging exclusion, using respectful language and ensuring that people directly affected by an issue have a voice in how their stories are told. The session highlighted how inclusive reporting strengthens accountability by bringing overlooked experiences and perspectives into public discourse.
In a digital environment where misleading information can spread rapidly, budding journalists must be equipped to investigate online claims, examine digital evidence and verify information before publication. Phillip Anjorin (@Panjorin2), Researcher at CJID’s fact-checking and media literacy programme, @DubawaFacts, introduced participants to election disinformation, open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and narrative monitoring, exploring how journalists can trace the origins of information, identify patterns in misleading narratives and use open-source tools to assess the credibility of online content.
Rounding off the day's technical sessions, Idris Akinbajo, Managing Editor of @PremiumTimesng Times, led a session on Investigative Reporting, guiding student journalists through how to identify public interest issues that warrant further investigation, gather supporting evidence, ask critical questions and follow the facts.
Together, these sessions reinforced campus journalists' role as key actors in an informed society. By reporting ethically, amplifying underrepresented voices, challenging disinformation and pursuing evidence-based investigations, student journalists can help strengthen transparency and accountability within their institutions and communities.
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Day two of our 53rd Campus Journalism Clinic at University of Benin (@UniversityofBen) focused on strengthening reporting skills for the digital age!
Opening with a session on News Reporting, Safety Tips and Best Campus Journalism Practices, Qosim Suleiman (@elqaxxee) led participants to explore the fundamentals of news reporting, the importance of professional standards and practical considerations for staying safe while carrying out reporting assignments.
Stories with significant public value often begin within local communities and institutions. This was the core message from Idris Akinbajo’s session on Hyperlocal Journalism in the Digital Age. This session equipped campus journalists with tips for investigating issues often overlooked at sub-national levels despite their huge impact on citizens, such as primary health care and issues affecting students. Participants showed renewed interest and a better understanding of the need to highlight unreported grassroots concerns.
As audiences increasingly consume information through different formats, gaining visual and multimedia skills is important for all journalists, and especially for the next generation of journalists. In a session on Multimedia Tools for Storytelling and Communication, Philip Somiari (@philipsomiari) introduced participants to the role of multimedia in making stories more accessible, engaging and effective across digital platforms. These skills complement strong reporting and help communicate stories more effectively.
The day's final technical session, AI-Generated Content Detection and Digital Verification in Election Reporting, emphasised the need to critically assess digital content, verify information and exercise caution when encountering potentially misleading or manipulated material. These skills are increasingly important for journalists navigating an information environment shaped by artificial intelligence and the rapid spread of online content.
These sessions stress the importance of combining sound reporting fundamentals, personal safety, local accountability journalism and digital skills to prepare student journalists for the evolving media landscape.
The 53rd Campus Journalism Clinic in UNIBEN marked another milestone in CJID's efforts to nurture emerging journalists and support the production of ethical, accurate and impactful public-interest stories.
We look forward to seeing this cohort of students translate their learning into stories that inform, represent and hold institutions accountable.
🔗 Keep an eye on the Campus Reporter platform: campusreporter.africa for their publications!
Thank you to all our facilitators for sharing their expertise, and to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) for generously supporting our work!
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The Campus Reporter Clinic at @uniben concluded with a story lab where participants worked in groups to present story ideas they developed during the training. Experienced journalists who facilitated the clinic provided feedback to help refine the ideas.
Participants will now develop their story ideas as they begin the mentorship phase of the Campus Reporter Project, where they will receive further guidance to produce impactful and well-researched stories.
Through initiatives like the Campus Reporter Clinic, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (@CJIDAfrica) reaffirms its commitment to equipping campus journalists with the skills and mentorship they need to produce quality journalism and contribute meaningfully to the media industry.
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With the 2027 general elections approaching, these sessions are equipping participants with the skills to report responsibly, scrutinise public institutions, and produce impactful public-interest stories.
The training continues today with hands-on sessions on tools and techniques for impactful storytelling.
Stay tuned for more updates!📌
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