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CJID names finalists for 2026 campus journalism awards
CJID has named finalists for its 2026 student journalism awards in Nigeria.
The Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards recognise student journalists whose work covers public-interest issues and holds decision-makers accountable.
The finalists were selected from entries by undergraduates at Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The 2026 awards cover six categories, including investigative, community, data, campus affairs, health and inclusion reporting.
The winners will be announced on 27 November at CJID’s annual Media and Development Conference.
The overall winner will receive a cash prize, a plaque and an international internship opportunity.
The awards support emerging journalists through recognition and, via CJID’s campus reporter project, training, mentorship and publishing opportunities.
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism.
The awards recognise student journalists for public-interest reporting, accountability and amplifying underrepresented voices.
Finalists were selected from entries by undergraduate students at Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The 2026 awards cover six categories, with 12 category finalists and one overall winner named as finalists.
Winners will be announced at CJID’s annual Media and Development Conference on 27 November.
- Who
- The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) announced the finalists.
- What
- Finalists have been named for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism.
- When
- The announcement was published on 9 November 2026. The award ceremony is scheduled for 27 November.
- Where
- The finalists entered from Nigerian tertiary institutions. The ceremony venue is not stated.
- Why
- The awards recognise student journalists whose work shows originality, accuracy, ethical reporting and public-interest value.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Alfred Opubor Awards began.
The awards recognised only the top three stories overall, without the usual categories.
CJID announced the finalists for the 2026 awards.
Finalists are due to be unveiled at the award ceremony, where winners will be announced.
- Award name
- Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism
- Award categories
- Six: Investigative Journalism, Community Reporting, Data Journalism, Campus Affairs, Health Reporting, and Reporting on Inclusion
- Finalists
- 12 category finalists and one overall winner
- Eligible entrants
- Undergraduate student journalists across Nigerian tertiary institutions
- Overall winner’s prizes
- A plaque, a cash prize and an international internship opportunity
What people are saying
We couldn’t send an email to every single applicant due to the sheer number of applications. But we have contacted all the finalists, and they will be unveiled at the award ceremony on 27 November
The 2026 edition continues the awards’ commitment to recognising student journalists who demonstrate originality, accuracy, ethical reporting and a clear understanding of the communities they serve.