The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is pleased to invite applications from local radio and audio journalists across Nigeria for RUSH with AI: Strengthening Your Radio and Audio Stories Beyond First Air, a one-day virtual training scheduled to hold on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in commemoration of World Radio Day 2026.
This special training is designed to equip radio reporters, producers, editors, podcasters, and print journalists working in audio storytelling with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance accountability reporting and deepen the impact of their stories beyond first broadcast. As the media landscape continues to evolve, the programme aims to support journalists in responsibly integrating AI into their workflows, not as a replacement for editorial judgment, but as a tool to strengthen investigation, tracking, follow-up reporting, and audience engagement.
Radio remains one of the most accessible and trusted mediums for reaching diverse communities. However, many accountability stories lose momentum after initial airing. RUSH with AI seeks to address this gap by providing participants with hands-on guidance on how to use AI tools for monitoring developments, analysing data, generating follow-up angles, expanding distribution, and sustaining public engagement around critical issues.
The training is open to:
• Local radio journalists (reporters, producers, editors)
• Podcasters and audio journalists
• Print journalists engaged in audio storytelling
Participants will benefit from an interactive learning experience that blends practical demonstrations with strategic conversations on the ethical and responsible use of AI in journalism.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on or before Friday, 20 February 2026.
To apply, click here now.
