IPI Nigeria to Address AI Threats to Media Integrity in 2026

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria will hold a two-day conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 2 and 3, 2026, at the Bolton White Hotel, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja. The conference, themed “Truth Under Pressure: Journalism, AI and Information Integrity,” will focus on the threats that Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses to media integrity and the role of AI-powered verification tools in combating misinformation.

A statement from IPI Nigeria’s deputy president, Fidelis Mbah, and secretary, Ahmed Shekarau, indicated that the event will address challenges facing the Nigerian media, including disinformation, press freedom, and journalists’ safety, especially as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. IPI Nigeria President Musikilu Mojeed stated that the conference will also assess media freedom and safety, discuss necessary policy reforms, and promote collaboration between the media and security agencies.

The event aims to attract policymakers, media executives, journalists, and advocates for media freedom.