The Youths Digest Campus Journalism Initiative is excited to announce the call for entries for the 7th edition of the Campus Journalism Awards (CJA) 2025, a prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of student journalists across Nigeria.
This year’s edition, themed “AI and the Future of Journalism”, underscores the transformative role of young journalists in navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape shaped by Artificial Intelligence and technological innovation.
Announcing the call on Sunday, Gidado Yushau Shuaib, Convener of the Campus Journalism Awards and Dialogue, revealed that the 2025 edition will honor 30 finalists across 13 categories. “The CJA has become a vital platform for amplifying the voices of young, talented journalists. This year, we focus on how AI is reshaping storytelling and the media’s role in society,” Shuaib said.
Award Categories
The 13 award categories for 2025 are:
- Entertainment Writer
- Sports Writer
- Reporter
- Gender Equality Reporter
- Broadcaster
- Photojournalist
- Pen Club
- Author (Book)
- Social Media Influencer
- Investigative Journalist
- Features Writer
- Editor
- Print Magazine
- Syndicated Writer
Submission Details
Entries open on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and close on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The grand award ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
To participate, visit the official submission portal at Youths Digest Campus Journalism Awards 2025 www.youthsdigest.org, starting from 12:00 AM on October 1, 2025. Applicants must submit the following:
- Full Name
- Course of Study
- Institution
- Award Category
- Date of Entry
- Entry Link/Material
- Summary of the Entry
For print or broadcast submissions, materials should be sent to awards@youthsdigest.org along with the required details.
Judging Process
Entries will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of renowned media professionals, journalism scholars, and celebrated writers, ensuring a rigorous and transparent selection process.
Since its inception in 2018, the Campus Journalism Awards have grown into one of Nigeria’s most respected platforms for student journalists, with past ceremonies hosted at iconic venues in Abuja.
Supported by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International Nigeria, the 7th edition promises to be a landmark celebration of young journalists who are shaping the future of media through innovation, creativity, and a commitment to truth in the age of AI.
For more information, contact awards@youthsdigest.org or visit www.youthsdigest.org.
