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Soyinka Centre Lecture to focus global surveillance, threats to journalists

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The 17th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), will hold on Sunday, 13 July 2025. The Executive Director of WSCIJ, Mrs Motunrayo Alaka in a press statement said the programme will hold at 5:00pm (WAT) on Zoom, on the theme “Surveillance, Safety and the Silencing of […]

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Media experts warn on over-reliance on AI-generated content

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Journalists have been advised on the importance of ethical responsibility, transparency, and cross-sector collaboration in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism. Panelists at the conversation organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) to mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day have harped on the issues during the conversation tagged ‘Can the

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‘My AI exploration use for journalism experience’

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Niger State Correspondent of The Nation, Justina Asishana who has been exploring the use of artificial intelligence for her editorial work shares her experience other journalists can learn from in this account shared below.  My AI exploration began two years ago when the usage of the tools was becoming well-known. Though at that time, I

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A 2-Day Capacity Training Workshop for the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) in Lagos

Should Nigerian journalists worry about AI taking their jobs?

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There are claims and counter claims about what the likely impact of AI can be on journalism practice now and in future. We asked ChatGTP it gave the comprehensive responses  below. As AI continues to reshape industries globally, journalists in Nigeria are right to ask: Is my job at risk? The honest answer is yes, but only if

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Obaji named co-winner of 2025 Knight Journalism award

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Multiple award-winning Nigerian journalist, Philip Obaji, has been named as co-winner of this year’s Knight International Journalism Award by the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) César Batiz, an investigative journalist in exile who is the co-founder and director of the pioneering El Pitazo in Venezuela is the other winner. Obaji, a correspondent at The Daily

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Media Opportunities- Training, Fellowship (June 2025)

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Media Opportunities for Journalists Interested in Investigation, Storytelling and AI Training Passionate about AI-driven innovation, investigative excellence, or impactful storytelling? These opportunities are your launchpad to a bold and exciting media career. Take advantage of these programs, designed to equip journalists and storytellers with cutting-edge skills and global exposure, available in June. JournalismAI Academy Announces 5-Week

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