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    APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE LEARNING AND PRACTICE OF JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA
    (Jos University Press, 2022-05-23) Jammy Seigha Guanah, PhD1 & Theodora Ngozi Akumabor2
    **Abstract** This chapter explores the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the learning and practice of journalism in Nigeria. As AI technologies increasingly reshape global journalism, Nigerian journalism education and media practice must adapt to remain relevant and competitive. The chapter serves as a preliminary discourse, aiming to provoke deeper academic and professional engagement with the integration of AI into journalism curricula and practice. It emphasizes the need for journalism schools to revise their curricula to incorporate technology-driven competencies, including basic programming and data literacy, while considering Nigeria’s infrastructural limitations such as erratic power supply. Furthermore, it advocates for strategic collaborations between journalism institutions, media houses, AI companies, and local AI experts—such as the University of Lagos AI Club—to foster hands-on training and the development of localized machine learning solutions. Ultimately, the chapter calls on media organizations to proactively prepare for the automation-driven future of journalism by embracing AI tools and promoting responsible use through continuous training and innovation.