APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE LEARNING AND PRACTICE OF JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA
| dc.contributor.author | Jammy Seigha Guanah, PhD1 & Theodora Ngozi Akumabor2 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-06T10:13:44Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-05-23 | |
| dc.description | **Description** This chapter delves into the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the learning and practice of journalism in Nigeria. It serves as a foundational discussion intended to stimulate further academic inquiry and curriculum development in journalism and media studies institutions. Recognizing the transformative impact of AI on global journalism, the chapter emphasizes the urgent need for Nigerian journalism education to incorporate AI-related knowledge and digital skills. It recommends the inclusion of computer programming, data literacy, and contextualized AI training in journalism curricula. The chapter also highlights the potential benefits of collaborations with AI software companies and local AI innovators, such as the University of Lagos AI Club, to provide practical exposure and training for students, lecturers, and professionals. Additionally, it urges media organizations to adopt adaptive strategies to responsibly integrate AI tools into their operations, ensuring relevance and sustainability in an increasingly automated media landscape. | |
| dc.description.abstract | **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. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.uat.edu.ng/handle/123456789/62 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Jos University Press | |
| dc.title | APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE LEARNING AND PRACTICE OF JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA | |
| dc.type | Article |
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