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CJID Names 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards Finalists
Nigerian journalism hub CJID reveals 12 campus journalism finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards.
In brief
Nigerian journalism hub CJID reveals 12 campus journalism finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards. CJID announced 12 Nigerian university student journalists as finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism. Originally reported by Allafrica.
CJID Announces 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards Finalists
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism.
Awards Recognize Student Journalists
The awards celebrate emerging journalists who use evidence-based storytelling to investigate issues and spotlight community challenges.
Alfred Opubor Awards History
Since 2018, the awards have recognized 40 winners across categories including Investigative Reporting, Gender, Environment, Health, and Accountability Journalism.
2026 Edition Categories
The 2026 edition recognizes excellence across six categories: Investigative Journalism, Community Reporting, Data Journalism, Campus Affairs, Health Reporting, and Reporting on Inclusion.
12 Finalists Selected
Following evaluation, 12 campus journalists -a winner and runner-up across the six categories- and one overall winner have emerged as finalists.
Finalists from Nigerian Universities
The finalists were selected from undergraduate student journalists across Nigerian tertiary institutions addressing public-interest issues.
Project Officer Statement
Project Officer Osaruonamen Ibizugbe confirmed all finalists have been contacted via email and will be unveiled on 27 November.
Deputy Director Statement
Deputy Director Busola Ajibola emphasized the awards' commitment to recognizing student journalists with originality, accuracy, and ethical reporting.
The key point
CJID announced 12 Nigerian university student journalists as finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism.
