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AI in Journalism Practice workshop holds in Minna

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The Media Mentors Network (MMN) has invited journalists, media professionals, bloggers, and journalism students in Niger State to a 2-Day Practical Workshop on “The Role of AI in Journalism Practice.” This workshop, according to the organisers will equip participants with practical, beginner-friendly AI skills to make their reporting faster, smarter, and more impactful. “In today’s […]

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CJID inaugurates AI Collective CSO/Media Advocacy group

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Last week, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) inducted 33 civil society organisations and media organisations into the Nigeria AI Collective CSO/Media Advocacy Group Over the next six months, this initial batch of partners will design and implement projects to drive the responsible and ethical adoption of AI in Nigeria. This aligns with

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‘How to maximise freelance opportunities’

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Students and young journalists have been urged to maximise freelance opportunities to enhance their media careers. Journalist and communication specialist, Festus Iyorah, made the call during a two-day training and mentorship programme organised by the Media Career Development Network on the theme: Independent Journalism Opportunities in a Digital World. The workshop, held on August 12th

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Call for inclusive reforms at Penpushing Media Lecture

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Former Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Ishola has urged Nigerians to focus more on improving the lives of the people through education, poverty eradication, and better communication in local languages. He made this call at the 7th Anniversary Lecture of Penpushing Media, held on Thursday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library

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Let’s achieve more, grow stronger – ACJOAU President

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The Association of Campus Journalists at Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU) has inaugurated it’s newly elected executive members with the new President, Esther Olatimehin urging members to contribute to achieving more and growing stronger campus media organisation. Olatimehim spoke at the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony held alongside the association’s annual dinner and awards night at the

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Youth leaders should embody servant leadership -CCIJ Africa Editor

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Student leaders have been advised to be intentional in their willingness to serve to make necessary impact. Africa Editor at the Centre for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) Ajibola Amzat made the call  at a  Media and Leadership Conference themed “Amplifying Youth Voices: Media, Leadership and Civic Responsibility in the 21st Century” at the university’s Energy

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AI REAL TALK for journalists holds July 30

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“AI REAL TALK: Enhancing Journalism Without Losing The Human Touch” is the topic of a webinar on   Wednesday, 30th July 2025, at 10.00 am on Google Meet. Organised by FACKT Media Consult, the training is aimed at reducing the abuse of AI among upcoming journalists to maintain the credibility of journalism practice in the country. The host of

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CJID trains media scholars on AI for teaching, practice

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Seventy Mass Communication lecturers from 56 universities across Nigeria have been trained by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) on embedding AI in teaching and practice. Thirty lecturers from 26 universities across Southern Nigeria participated in the AI in Universities workshop held in Lagos last week, while 40 lecturers from 30 universities participated in

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MCDN, US Consulate hold Journalism Clinic on media law and ethics

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The Media Career Development Network (MCDN), in partnership with the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, has held the second edition of its bi-monthly Journalism Clinic training for young journalists, emphasising the importance of being well-informed about legal restrictions and media ethics. At the session held on Thursday, July 10, at the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Acting U.S. Consul General

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‘How media professionals can master use of AI’

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Media professionals have been advised not to be scared or overwhelmed by the complexities of Artificial Intelligence, but to proactively prepare themselves to navigate the evolving landscape. An IT specialist and experienced journalist based in the United States, Chris Tunde Odediran, shared some insights on how media professionals can better prepare in a masterclass paper

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