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Examining the threats and opportunities AI brings for the investigative reporting landscape amid news media credibility concerns and shrinking civic space Over two days, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) hosted stakeholders at the Amplify In-depth Media (AIM) Conference, which focused on Media credibility, investigative reporting, and artificial intelligence. The conference examined how […]

Media executives from the Media and Journalism (MAJ) cohort of MacArthur Foundation’s ‘On Nigeria’ programme gathered in Abeokuta for a two-day sustainability retreat on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 November 2024. Discussions centred on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions for media, revenue strategies and sustainability. The retreat, implemented by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism

The importance of media ethics, self regulation and professionalism in the use of Artificial Intelligence was at the centre of discussions at the 2024 Civic Space Guard Conference organised by Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). Themed “AI, free press, and civic space: Tools, challenges, and the future of investigative reporting,” the conversation also

Eighteen investigative reporters from across Nigeria have been equipped with the skills and knowledge to prioritise their safety while on the job. The training, titled Masterclass on Holistic Safety, was organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) as part of the Civic Space Guard project. It featured sessions on legal, physical, and

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) stands firm in its commitment to upholding democratic values and human rights in Nigeria. We emphasise that the right to peaceful assembly is a fundamental right of every citizen, enshrined in Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and protected

To mitigate public backlash against national and international policies, experts at the Journalism & Society Conversations hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalists (WSCIJ) on Tuesday, 16 July 2024, have called for the Nigerian government to implement comprehensive national communication strategies and proactive engagement with citizens. They emphasised the critical role of media

Panellists at the Journalism & Society Conversations by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on Tuesday, 9 July 2024 discussed the historical contexts, the pivotal role of media, constitutional considerations, and socio-economic impacts amidst the ongoing minimum wage negotiations in Nigeria. They addressed prevalent misconceptions and emphasised the need for regulatory oversight to

At the 25 June edition of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism’s Journalism & Society Conversations, panellists highlighted the media’s evolving roles and responsibilities in the digital age amid social media monetisation. The trio of Jide Johnson, Director of Special Programmes, Nigerian Institute of Journalism(NIJ); Nelly Kalu, Project Manager, Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism

During the 18 June Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Journalism & Society Conversations, experts attributed the problem of child labour in Nigeria to economic hardship, cultural traditions, and the misconception of child labour as a viable livelihood, stressing the need for better implementation and local engagement of child rights laws, continuous advocacy, public