The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) has concluded the training of the first batch of 32 journalists drawn from both the print and electronic media on how to use digital tools to enhance journalism practice.
The three-day training, which took place in Abuja, is organised by the Journalism Clinic and sponsored by the leading operator in the nation’s gas industry and offered new insights into the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence and digital communication in the newsroom.
Participants were drawn from Voice of Nigeria, The Nation Newspaper, Blueprint, Daily Trust, AIT, TVC, News Agency of Nigeria, Galaxy TV, Daily Times, Democracy Radio, Independent Television, Arise News, among others.
Addressing the participants, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, said the company was focused on building capacity, which she described as a key pillar of its Corporate Social Responsibility.
Tagged #NLNGChangeYourStory, she said the initiative has continued to equip journalists with the required skills and confidence needed to produce professional media content in an increasingly fast-paced and technology-driven media environment.
She described journalism as a calling that informs, educates, and influences society. She encouraged the participants to apply the knowledge they gained to amplify their impact, and expressed optimism that journalists will continue to enlighten the public and inspire valuable synergies through stories that reflect NLNG’s vision of being a globally competitive energy company improving lives sustainably.
She further highlighted NLNG’s broader support for the media sector, citing the NLNG Prize for Energy Reporting at the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), among others.
Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, said NLNG is deliberate with its investments to raise professional standards in Nigeria’s media practice.
She said the training reinforces NLNG’s commitment to strengthening stakeholder capability and advancing professionalism within Nigeria’s media space.
“This workshop moved beyond theory to address the real pressures of a digital newsroom, including speed, verification, audience trust, and relevance. Our support for these competencies is aimed at strengthening a resilient media ecosystem that produces accurate, impactful journalism that is capable of shaping public understanding and contributing to national progress,” she said.
It featured hands‑on sessions and expert-led discussions with participants exploring how new media tools can be effectively deployed to deliver real-time reporting, expand audience reach beyond borders, and foster meaningful engagement across platforms.
The workshop, which was facilitated by digital communication specialist Dan Mason and media veteran Taiwo Obe, guided participants through practical approaches to digital storytelling, data visualisation, online fact-checking, audience engagement, and the effective management of digital presence.
The #NLNGChangeYourStory has so far empowered over 180 journalists with enhanced digital communication and social media skills across its various editions.
