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12 campus journalists. 6 categories. 1 big night.

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (@CJIDAfrica), through its Next Gen/Campus Reporter Project, has announced the finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism.

The finalists were selected across six categories, including Investigative Journalism, Community Reporting, Data Journalism, Campus Affairs, Health Reporting, and Reporting on Inclusion.

The awards celebrate exceptional student journalists who use evidence-based storytelling to investigate issues, hold power to account, spotlight challenges affecting their communities and institutions, and contribute to public discourse.

When will the finalists be honoured? Find out in the full announcement here: https://t.co/g5dhUI5Kkx

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Since its inception, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development's (@CJIDAfrica) Next Gen/Campus Reporter Project has trained thousands of young journalists who have gone on to contribute meaningfully to the journalism profession.

As we prepare for the Alfred Opubor Next Gen Campus Reporter Awards, we asked our team why the project matters and its impact on the media landscape across West Africa.

Watch them talk about why this project is at the heart of the work at the CJID and why investing in young journalists is important for democracy.

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Alumni Spotlight 🌟

Today, the spotlight is on @NdidiamakaEde, a Campus Reporter alumna who recently emerged as one of the 12 finalists for the 2026 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award.

Ndidiamaka discovered Campus Reporter in her final year as an undergraduate in 2024. Through the #EWMC and #NextGen Internship programmes, she gained valuable experiences and opportunities that she says accelerated her career growth.

How did these programmes shape her journey?

Read her story here: https://t.co/ezVePADym7

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Some final-year students at EKSU (@OfficialEKSU) were asked to pay ₦12,000 each for refreshments ahead of their SIWES defence, with those who failed to pay threatened with exclusion from the presentation.

Following Campus Reporter's enquiries, university officials have directed that the money be refunded.

Read the full story: https://t.co/HcetlTxJgd

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How can student journalists innovate around telling important stories in ways that evoke audience emotions and inspire action?

This was one of the central questions explored today as we wrapped up the two-day Campus Journalism Clinic at the University of Abuja.

Participants were introduced to digital and multimedia tools and resources that support innovative and compelling storytelling.

The last two days have been filled with practical learning, and we look forward to the stories these young journalists will produce with the knowledge gained from this training.

Many thanks to @FCDOGovUK for supporting this training and to our facilitators for investing their knowledge and experience in the next generation of journalists.

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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: https://t.co/rBCfczvlQy

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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: https://t.co/TTftUCxreR

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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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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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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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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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