NLNG announces 2026 Change Your Story digital journalism training in Abuja

The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced the first edition of its Change Your Story (CYS) Digital Journalism Training for 2026, scheduled to hold from January 19 to 21, 2026, in Abuja.

The highly regarded multimedia journalism programme, widely recognised as Nigeria’s leading digital journalism initiative, is powered by NLNG and designed to strengthen innovation, professionalism and collaboration within the media industry. The 2026 edition is themed “Re-calibrate, Create, Connect.”

As in previous editions, renowned media project leader and trainer, Mr Dan Mason, who has worked extensively with journalists and communicators across Africa and beyond, will serve as the lead trainer. The programme is coordinated by Mr Taiwo Obe, Founder of The Journalism Clinic.

Over the years, the NLNG Change Your Story programme has trained hundreds of journalists from print, online, television and radio platforms across Nigeria, contributing significantly to the advancement of media excellence. The organisers have welcomed the 2026 cohort, describing the training as a transformative experience for participants.

This year’s training will feature over 27 journalists drawn from major media organisations nationwide. Among the confirmed participants are Nathan Williams of Classic FM 94.3 Abuja; Tony Akowe, Senior Correspondent at The Nation; Anthonia Obokoh, independent journalist; Palang Bukar of Silverbird Television; Ifeanyi Onuba, Editor at The Whistler; and Yemi Adebayo, Head of the Business Desk at Africa Independent Television (AIT).

Others include Faruk Shuaib of Daily Trust; Aremu Latifat of Galaxy Television; Glory Ohagwu of Voice of Nigeria (VON); Timothy Adebisi; Murey Angela Laraba of The Abuja Inquirer; Babatunde Opalana, Acting Editor at Daily Times; Ikenna Okonkwo, Editor of Blueprint Newspapers; and Helen Osamede Akins of TVC News.

Also confirmed are Taofeek Lawal of Nigerian Tribune; Juliet Dangiwa of Independent Television and Radio (ITV); Ochigbo EricJames Onuche, Editor at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN); Nyiekaa Torkwase of The Independent; Mary Izuaka of Premium Times; Omor Bazuaye of ARISE TV; Cynthia Egboboh of Business Day; Temitope Balogun of Daily Times; Saheed Badmus of ONTV News; Tonia Uju Ike-Ejeye of AIT; Dalhatu Liman of Daily Trust; Ada Onah-Ifowodo of Atlantic Television Network; and Ebriku John Friday, Editor at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (FCT Council).

Organisers noted that the programme, made possible by NLNG’s continued support, remains focused on equipping journalists with cutting-edge digital storytelling skills while fostering meaningful professional connections across newsrooms.

By Ebriku John Friday