The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), with support from the Center of International Private Enterprise (CIPE), awarded $1,900 to three tech innovators in Nigeria after a competitive selection process. This award was presented during the Media and … Read more
[Abuja, October 24, 2023] – The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has won the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Powering Just Energy Transition Green Minerals Challenge (JET Minerals Challenge), securing nearly $400,000 in funding to advance … Read more
The Coalition of Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) condemns the targeted harassment faced by Yakubu Mohammed, Editor of WikkiTimes, following his investigative report that exposed terrorism funding and illicit mining activities in Niger State. Equally concerning is the … Read more
In an effort to foster higher standards of journalism in West Africa, the Google News Initiative (GNI) and DUBAWA, the respected verification and fact-checking arm of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), have come together. The partnership will … Read more
The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) is deeply saddened by the tragic murder of Yusuf Mubaarak, a 27-year-old journalist in Kwara State. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Mubaarak’s family, friends, and the entire youth constituencies … Read more
The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) unequivocally condemns the act of violence against journalist Mustapha Usman, a reporter with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), by officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on the … Read more
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is a not-for-profit West African media innovation and development think (and do) tank. We are a technology and knowledge-producing think tank that supports & empowers the media.
We are recruiting to fill … Read more
By Ayantola Alayande and Charles Falajiki | 6 September, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping daily societal practices differently – from foundation models powering popular generative AI platforms to algorithms optimising social networking apps, healthcare, and financial services. Human decisions … Read more
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The Lake Chad Basin is one of the most enduring conflict zones worldwide, plagued by alarming levels of violence that have inflicted a devastating toll on millions of individuals in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. Despite some positive developments, … Read more
Abuja, Nigeria – The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is pleased to announce its upcoming three-day training program for investigative journalists and researchers reporting on Nigeria’s conflicts, insecurity, and human rights irregularities and abuses. The training, supported by … Read more
Richard Gingras, the Vice President of News at Google is confirmed to give the Keynote address at the West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference hosted by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID). He will set the tone for the … Read more
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has received 768 applications from journalists, academics, and technological experts to attend its inaugural, first of its kind West African Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC). #WAJIC’23 which holds under the theme Accountability Journalism: … Read more
