# 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.
- Title: CJID Names 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards Finalists
- Summary: Nigerian journalism hub CJID reveals 12 campus journalism finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards.
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611100013.html
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

CJID announced 12 Nigerian university student journalists as finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism.