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We are a technology and knowledge-producing think tank that supports & empowers the African media
What We Do
We break information barriers and strengthen African democracies through research and media innovation
We leverage our capabilities and resources in sustaining and building reliable democracies across Africa
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We build democratic accountability and strengthen journalism in Africa through sustainable media franchises and high-impact programmes
Journalism
We curate programmes and initiatives that set the agenda for democracy by going directly to the nooks and cranny of where the people reside to interact and report on the true needs and want of the people.
Innovation
We leverage modern technology in scaling and developing the reach and impact of journalism across the sub region by curating services and initiatives that propel innovation.
Accountability & Development
We act as a watchdog for democracy and holding those in power accountable to their commitments to the people through public reporting and tracking of government activities.
Featured Publications
We deepen the development discourse in the media and tackle Information disorder, thereby enabling media that advances the values of democracy.
Fiction as Framework: The Imagined World of AI and the Ensuing Realities
Author Oluwapelumi Oginni
Understanding the Media Narratives Around Nigeria’s Designation as Country of Particular Concern
Author Akintunde Babatunde
CJID Pre-Election Statement on the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election
Author Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development
Pre-Election Statement from the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Issued on October 24th 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Author Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development
AI and Disinformation: A Discursive Analysis of West African Elections
Authors Tobi Akinbola Ebube Glory Nwankwo Salma Hashim Yusuf Sanusi A. Sanusi
Strengthening Environmental Governance in West Africa: Case Studies on The Gambia and Ghana
Author Chukwueloka Okeke
Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition: Governance, Transparency and Accountability in Africa
Author Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development
Citizens’ Perception of the State of Emergency in Rivers State
Author Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development
Stolen Childhoods: Understanding the Rise of Child Soldiers in Insurgent Conflicts
The Lake Chad Basin area is currently dealing with a complex and devastating conflict that has had a deep effect on the lives of millions, particularly children. The continuous unrest…
African Elections in 2025 Amid Democratic Regression
In 2025, 11 African countries will hold pivotal elections that could reshape their political landscape. While some nations continue to progress towards democratic governance, others face challenges like electoral fraud,…
Escalating Threats on Journalism: A Compendium of Press Freedom Violations in Nigeria from May, 2023 to December 2024
A free and independent press is a vital element in democratic societies. It serves as an instrument of accountability and an avenue for the citizens’ voices to be heard. Journalists serve…
Hidden Battles: Patterns and Nuances of Violence Against Female Journalists in Nigeria
Author Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development
Citizens’ Perception of the 2024 Ghana General Elections
This report presents the findings of a survey that explores various aspects of Ghana’s electoral process, focusing on citizens’ participation, political parties, the Electoral Commission, election security, the judiciary, and…
Uncovering Anti-Democratic Narratives, Mis/Disinformation and Propaganda in Africa, Eastern Europe and East Asia
In an increasingly interconnected world, disinformation knows no borders. It targets democracies, regardless of geography or political context, with the intent to destabilize and undermine public trust. This report compares…
Addressing the Threats of Expanding Boko Haram Groups
Boko Haram and its splinter group, the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP), have displayed resilience despite efforts to counter their violent extremism for many years. The ambitious groups are…
A Communique on Strengthening Methane Emissions Reduction Strategies in Nigeria’s Gas Expansion Plans
A Communique Issued on the Multistakeholder Dialogue on Strengthening Methane Emissions Reduction Strategies in Nigeria’s Gas Expansion Plans to achieve Just Energy Transition (JET). Held at Abuja Continental Hotel…
CJID 2023 Annual Report
2023 was truly an impactful year for us at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development! In this annual report, we take you through our journey, interventions, and achievements as…
Communique on Methane Emissions Reductions Training and Stakeholder Engagement Sessions on Energy Transition and Methane Emissions
In 2022, the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) in collaboration with the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Iniave (NEITI) and BudgIT Foundation, convened a national dialogue with various stakeholders, including the energy transition-related government institutions, civil society,…
Exploring the Impact of Information Disorder on Crises in the Lake Chad
Author adminTheCJID
Western and Chinese Investments in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
Author adminTheCJID
We strengthen the journalism ecosystem to set the agenda, gatekeep the public sphere and keep power accountable
Today, the CJID, through our Media in National Elections (MiNE) Project and with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, hosted a Campus Leadership and Civic Engagement event in Ekiti State, bringing together student unions, campus leaders, and student groups for an engaging
4We strengthen the journalism ecosystem to set the agenda, gatekeep the public sphere and keep power accountable
Today, the CJID, through our Media in National Elections (MiNE) Project and with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, hosted a Campus Leadership and Civic Engagement event in Ekiti State, bringing together student unions, campus leaders, and student groups for an engaging
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