ACJ UNIBEN is open to all undergraduate students of the University of Benin. We do not require a journalism background — we require a commitment to accuracy, independence, and doing the work properly.
Your reporting appears in The Editoria — ACJ UNIBEN's flagship print publication — alongside our digital platforms, giving your work a credible byline that stands on any journalism CV.
All members receive structured training in news writing, sourcing, interviewing, ethics, and media law — delivered by working journalists.
Access to ACJ UNIBEN's alumni network across Nigerian media — journalists, editors, producers, and communications professionals at major outlets.
Members are eligible to represent ACJ UNIBEN at national campus journalism awards, including the NUCJ Campus Media Awards.
Members have access to ACJ UNIBEN's digital media facilities — podcast equipment, camera gear, and editing tools for multimedia journalism production.
From section editor to executive board member, ACJ UNIBEN develops journalists who can manage newsrooms — not just fill them.
Membership recruitment is currently closed. Follow our social media or check back here for the next intake announcement.
No. ACJ UNIBEN accepts students from all departments and disciplines. We train our members from the ground up. What we look for is intellectual curiosity, a commitment to accuracy, and the willingness to be corrected.
There is a nominal annual dues payment covering production costs for The Editoria and member resources. The amount is confirmed at orientation and is kept at a level accessible to all students.
Expect to commit a minimum of four hours per week during the session. Investigative reporting and editorial board roles require more. ACJ UNIBEN is an active commitment — not a passive membership.
Yes, though we encourage you to join as early as possible. Final-year students are eligible to apply and will be placed immediately upon acceptance.
Yes. ACJ UNIBEN welcomes undergraduate students from every faculty and department across the University of Benin — not just Mass Communication or the Faculty of Arts. If you are an undergraduate of UNIBEN, there is a place for you in the newsroom.
