Shindong Bala is a Nigerian journalist, media correspondent and public relations professional based in Kaduna State. He works with Radio Nigeria Kaduna, under the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), where he reports on issues affecting communities, public infrastructure, health, governance and socio-economic development. His reporting includes coverage of the Kaduna State Government’s Urban Renewal
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Sola Ojo — Development Journalist and AI in Journalism Speaker Sola Ojo is a Kaduna-based Nigerian journalist with over 15 years of experience covering politics, security, governance and public-interest issues, particularly in northern Nigeria. His reporting combines on-the-ground journalism with a strong interest in development challenges, accountability and the concerns of vulnerable communities. He works
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Bashir Bello is an award-winning Nigerian journalist and development reporter with nearly two decades of experience. He currently works with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano. He previously served as Kano State Bureau Chief and correspondent for Vanguard Newspapers and has worked across major media centres, including Kaduna, Katsina and Kano. Bello specialises
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Christiana Alabi-Akande, also known as Christiana Akande-Alabi, is an award-winning Nigerian journalist. She is the Managing Editor of DevReporting, a development-focused media startup committed to reporting on critical social, economic and governance issues affecting communities across Nigeria and Africa. Her professional interests include investigative journalism, development reporting, media leadership, accountability and ethical storytelling. She advocates
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Mohammad Yaba Ibrahim is an award-winning multimedia freelance journalist based in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria. He has built a reputation for investigative and development journalism, covering health, crime, social justice, environmental issues and development challenges affecting communities across the region. Ibrahim has contributed to media platforms including Oslo Times, Daily Trust and AllAfrica. His work
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Ibrahima Yakubu is a Nigerian science and environmental journalist based in Kaduna. Yakubu works as an international correspondent, contributing to media outlets including Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany, and the Voice of America (VOA) English service. His wider media engagements include local and regional broadcasting networks and other media platforms, extending the reach of environmental and
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Ahmed Maiyaki is an accomplished media and strategic communication expert with nearly two decades of experience in public policy, governance, and community engagement. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mass Communication from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Before his appointment as Managing Director of the Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC), Ahmed held several high-profile
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Dr. Jamila Mohammed Dahiru is a scholar, communicator, and education reformer whose work bridges research, policy, and community impact. As a lecturer in Development and Strategic Communication at the University of Abuja, she explores how evidence, leadership, and storytelling can drive social change, with a focus on education, gender equity, and inclusive governance. A former
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Dr. Yila Umaru is a Veterinary Doctor and Managing Director of Agriprojects Concepts International Limited, a company providing solutions for the livestock and poultry sector. He is also the promoter of Omni Agrik Specialties Ltd – an agribusiness consultancy. He is a businessman with an interest in the Agricultural Sector. Dr. Umaru participated in the
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Iliya Kure is a seasoned journalist, and communication specialist with over two decades of experience. He is the founder of the Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) and currently serves as Communications and Program Specialist at Independent Options LLC. He led media strategy for the Africa Center for Mentorship (ACM), supporting community-focused campaigns across the United
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