The Youths Digest Campus Journalism Initiative has officially opened submissions for the 7th edition of the Campus Journalism Awards (CJA) 2025.
The 2025 edition carries the theme “AI and the Future of Journalism,” reflecting the growing influence of artificial intelligence and technological innovation on the media landscape.
According to Gidado Yushau Shuaib, Convener of the Campus Journalism Awards and Dialogue, the event aims to recognize the transformative role of young journalists in shaping storytelling and the broader role of the media in society.
This year, 30 finalists will be honored across 13 award categories.
Entries for the awards open on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and close on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with the grand ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Abuja.
Participants are required to submit personal details alongside their entries through the official Youths Digest portal or via email for print and broadcast submissions.
A distinguished panel of media professionals, journalism scholars, and celebrated writers will evaluate entries, ensuring a rigorous and transparent selection process.
Since its inception in 2018, the Campus Journalism Awards has become one of Nigeria’s most respected platforms for nurturing student journalists, with past ceremonies held at iconic venues in the nation’s capital.
Supported by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International Nigeria, the 7th edition promises to spotlight young journalists who are leveraging innovation, creativity and a commitment to truth to redefine the future of media in the age of AI.
