Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Lagos

Journalist at TheCable

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CJID launches AI campus network, to train 10,000 young Africans by 2030

5 days ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has launched the AI Campus Network, a pan-African initiative aimed at training 10,000 young people in artificial intelligence, digital technology, and media innovation by 2030. In a statement on Saturday, CJID said the University of Lagos will serve as the inaugural host institution for the initiative, in collaboration with the institution’s Google Developers Groups on Campus (GDGoC).
Channels TV to broadcast TheCable’s documentary on $1.3bn Malabu scandal Friday

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Channels TV will broadcast TheCable’s investigative documentary on the $1.3 billion OPL 245 saga, also known as ‘Malabugate’, on Friday. Produced by TheCable and Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF), the explanatory documentary will air at 11am on DStv channel 420 and GOtv channel 24. The documentary premiered on TVC News at 9pm on Sunday, May 4, and is now available for streaming on TheCable’s YouTube channel.
AI accelerating spread of fake news, says Akin Rotimi

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Akin Rotimi, chairman of the house of representatives committee on media and public affairs, says artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the spread of fake news and undermining public trust in journalism. Speaking at a panel discussion hosted by NPO Reports on Saturday, Rotimi described fake news as a deliberate tool for manipulation. The discussion held on X on Saturday in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day.
NOW STREAMING: Watch Malabugate documentary series on TheCable YouTube channel

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

The highly anticipated Malabugate documentary, detailing the $1.3 billion OPL 245 oil saga, is now available for streaming on TheCable’s YouTube channel. The documentary is being released in parts, with part one now live. The second and third part of the series will follow shortly. The story aired on TVC News at 9pm on Sunday, May 4, to rave reviews.
FG developing AI policy to safeguard press freedom, says minister

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

The federal government says it is developing a national policy framework on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media space. A statement on Saturday by Mohammed Idris, the minister of information and national orientation, the Bola Tinubu administration remains committed to protecting press freedom while navigating the challenges of the digital era.
Saudi Arabia announces N42.8m fine for illegal hajj pilgrims, collaborators

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

The Saudi Arabian ministry of interior has announced penalties for individuals attempting to perform the 2025 hajj pilgrimage without the required permit and those aiding such violations. NAN reports that the ministry warned that enforcement against illegal pilgrims began on Dhul-Qi’dah 1 and will continue until Dhul-Hijjah 14 in the Islamic Hijri calendar.
Coalition seeks loan reforms for women

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

A coalition of Nigerian women, including media personalities, development professionals, and entrepreneurs, has launched a campaign to demand reforms in how financial institutions fund women-owned businesses in the country. The campaign titled “WEEwa₦tMore” was unveiled in Abuja on Monday. It calls for immediate structural change in Nigeria’s lending systems, which the coalition said continues to marginalise women despite their massive contribution to the economy.
CBN approves cash payments for hajj pilgrims’ basic travel allowance

3 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved cash-based payments for the basic travel allowance (BTA) of Nigerian pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj. A statement issued on Thursday by Stanley Nkwocha, senior special assistant to the president on media and communications (office of the vice president), said the decision followed Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s intervention.
Osasu Igbinedion launches 'reserved seats for women in parliament' campaign

3 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

Osasu Igbinedion, daughter of Lucky Igbinedion, former governor of Edo state, has launched a campaign for the passage of the reserved seats for women bill. The legislative initiative is designed to guarantee a minimum number of seats for women in the national and state assemblies. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Tuesday, Igbinedion said the bill seeks to address the systemic exclusion of women from political leadership in Nigeria.
CSOs renew push for reserved seats for women in parliament

3 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Monsuroh Abdulsemiu

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has launched a campaign for the passage of the reserved seats for women bill. The legislative initiative is designed to guarantee a minimum number of seats for women in the national and state assemblies. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Tuesday, Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, a member of the coalition, said the bill seeks to address the systemic exclusion of women from political leadership in Nigeria.