By Juliet UmehThe Google News Initiative, GNI, has selected six Nigerian independent news creators for its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab, a programme aimed at strengthening digital newsrooms through artificial intelligence, video strategy, audience development and sustainable revenue models. They are among about 20 emerging news creators from across Sub-Saharan Africa participating in the multi-month virtual programme, which runs through September 2026. The participants are also being trained on monetisation strategies, product differentiation and sustainable audience growth models. Erasmus added that stronger emerging newsrooms would contribute to a more resilient media industry. The company said the project identified areas where emerging newsrooms needed support to strengthen their operations and sustainability.