Award Winning Journalist l Advocacy l Founder & ED of VOBSI, working towards amplifying the marginalised voices, seeking justice & accountability in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
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Grateful to Moxii Africa for this amazing recognition 🙏🏻🤗😇
Isu Elihle awards 2025 : Second runner up🥉
Congratulations to our Isu Elihle 2025 second runner up : Mariya Shuaibu from Nigeria!
Her story highlights explores the experiences of street children in Kano State who are forcibly taken to rehabilitation camps by the Hisbah Board. While the initiative is framed as protecting vulnerable children, the story critically examines the conditions in these camps through the voices of the children themselves.
Moxii Africa would like to say that your work embodies excellence, courage, and commitment to ethical storytelling.
We celebrate you and your contribution to shaping Africa’s narrative. ✊🏆
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Of the 28 story pitches submitted for the #UKMEET2026 competition, only 16 were shortlisted in what the organisers called the “Sweet Sixteen”. We proceeded to individual pitch defence sessions before the judges, awaiting the announcement of the competition winners 🤗
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DAY FIVE of the #UKMEET2026 residential training focused on election reporting and a live newsroom simulation, giving us the opportunity to put our learning into practice. The day also featured certificate presentations to participants.
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As part of the 2026 UK MEET Fellowship, we also had the opportunity to visit the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Peter Vowles, at the @UKinNigeria 🇳🇬🇬🇧
Our conversation touched on telling technology stories through people’s voices.
#UKMEET2026
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DAY FOUR | Innovation in action 🎒
Our visit to Abuja’s Clean Technology Hub introduced me to a solar-powered backpack designed for rural women. Fascinating idea! With some design improvements to make it more practical and portable, it could better serve the women it targets.
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On Day Four of #UKMEET2026, we explored how innovation can tackle energy poverty, climate change and waste challenges, and why solutions must be affordable, accessible and sustainable.
#ImperialCollegeLondon #ImperialGlobalGhana #BritishHighCommission
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At #UKMEET2026, we visited Abuja’s African Medical Centre of Excellence, developed with African investment partners and King’s College Hospital, London, to strengthen specialised healthcare in Africa.
Our discussions explored AI, robotics and access to medical innovation.
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DAY THREE | Biomedical innovation 🧬
Discussions on Day Three explored clinical trials, digital health and informed consent, highlighting the importance of accurate and responsible health reporting.
#UKMEET2026 #ImperialCollegeLondon #ImperialGlobalGhana #BritishHighCommission
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DAY TWO | Climate solutions beyond the headlines
At #UKMEET2026, we explored a key question: are climate programmes truly improving lives? Climate journalism must go beyond announcements to examine evidence and impact.
#ImperialCollegeLondon #ImperialGlobalGhana #BritishHighCo
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AI and emerging technology dominated the discussions on Day One of the #UKMEET2026 Fellowship in Nigeria, from debating AI’s risks and benefits in journalism to exploring its use in Nigerian newsrooms.Also joined a health summit with experts across emerging technology, climate
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Glad to be a 2026 Fellow of the UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technology (UK MEET) Fellowship, delivered by Imperial College London through Imperial Global Ghana, with support from the British High Commission 🤗✨
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Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman retweeted
PREMIUM TIMES’ reporter selected for UK emerging technology fellowship premiumtimesng.com/business/…
Uncertainty as Nigerian woman remains unreachable after arriving Doha airport premiumtimesng.com/business/…
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Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman retweeted
𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘆𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗚 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: punchng.com/aliyu-links-soko…
Nigeria should push stronger public-health safeguards, not weaker commercial rules.
#RecallTobaccoBill #NoPresidentialAssent
@Fmohnigeria @officialABAT
The 2025 Amendment Bill identifies a real regulatory gap, but some of its solutions could make nicotine products
more visible, marketable and accessible to young Nigerians.
#RecallTobaccoBill #NoPresidentialAssent @Fmohnigeria
@officialABAT
RT @visegrad24: The recent assault on Ceuta can’t be viewed correctly without taking the Reconquista into consideration.
It took 781 years…
Day 30 of the #SipSmartChallenge26
This challenge reminded me that healthy living starts with small, consistent choices. From choosing water over sugary drinks to enjoying homemade juices and wholesome local meals, every smart sip has been worth it 🤗
#SSBTaxSaves
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