Safer-Media Initiative

SMI is providing a strong advocacy for the independent media and empowering journalists to conduct their craft with up-to-date skills and relative safety.

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Danlami Nmodu, President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), delivering a goodwill message at the Official Presentation of the Newsroom AI Policy Guidance Resources in Abuja-Nigeria.
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Dr. Lemmy Ughegbe, a veteran journalist and communications expert, reviewed the Newsroom AI Policy Guidance resources developed by SMI during their unveiling in Abuja.
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Yesterday in Abuja, we unveiled three policy resources we have developed to guide the responsible adoption and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigerian newsrooms.

All thanks to our partners: #UNESCO/IPDC

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Safer-Media Initiative Congratulates Professor Adeniyi on Appointment as Baze University VC
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World Press Freedom Day

Join the journalism community for a roundtable under the theme “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security", to examine the challenges facing independent media in Nigeria.

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Safer-Media Initiative Calls for Urgent Policy Frameworks on AI Governance in Nigerian Newsrooms, as Survey Highlights Gaps.

Full Story: https://t.co/WP8VtWY7kr

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Safer-Media Initiative held a virtual training for journalists on Saturday, 28 March 2026.

The session was designed to provide an inclusive learning opportunity for journalists who were unable to attend the in-person workshops previously held in Abuja, Lagos, and Benin City.

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Facilitators and participants at the Safer-Media Initiative Training for Journalists on Artificial Intelligence: Effective, Responsible, and Safe Use — Abuja, Thursday, 26 March 2026.

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Safer-Media Initiative Trains Journalists in Benin City, on Ethical AI Use

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SMI hosted a training workshop on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, marking the start of a series of training programmes to equip Nigerian journalists with essential AI skills.

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Thank you for journeying with us in 2025.

As we step into 2026, we will continue shaping a future where journalism thrives — not only as a profession, but as a public good.

Happy New Year.

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At SMI, our commitment remains unwavering: to build a media ecosystem that protects journalists, strengthens democracy, and amplifies overlooked voices. Together, we're shaping a future where journalism thrives — not only as a profession, but as a public good.

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"Technological innovations are reshaping the media landscape at the speed of light. The core principles of journalism remain unchanged, yet audience preferences, formats, channels, and revenue streams are shifting rapidly. AI is one of its most disruptive forces" -Peter Iorter

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Insights from the AIM Project Stakeholder Convening:

"Trust remains fundamental to news consumption and audiences must be assured that a human being, not just a robot, is ultimately accountable." — Oluseyi Olufemi