21st Century Chronicle

https://21stcenturychronicle.com
21st Century Chronicle is a Nigerian news organization published by 21st Century Media Services and based in Abuja. Launched in 2021, it runs a daily digital newsroom and publishes a monthly magazine, 21st Century Digest. The outlet reports across national politics, business and the economy, security, governance and social issues, and it maintains desks for investigations, fact-checking, data-driven infographics and longform features. Its editorial mission emphasizes accurate information, informed debate and accountability in leadership, with a stated civic goal of supporting a united, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria within a stable African region. The newsroom is led by Editor-in-Chief Mahmud Jega and Editor Nuruddeen M. Abdallah, veteran journalists with long tenures in national media. Beyond daily publishing, the organization convenes the Chronicle Roundtable, a public policy forum that gathers senior officials, scholars and industry leaders to examine urgent national challenges. The inaugural roundtable, held at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in February 2022, focused on insecurity and featured presentations from the Chief of Defence Staff and the Inspector-General of Police. A second edition in May 2024 examined the Tinubu administration’s economic and social agenda, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima as guest speaker. From its Abuja headquarters, 21st Century Chronicle serves a nationwide audience while maintaining an editorial identity rooted in rigorous standards and public-interest reporting. Its mix of enterprise investigations, explanatory graphics and opinion columns positions it as a platform for policy analysis and civic conversation.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2021
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Economy and business
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
3,700
Twitter number of followers:
209
Instagram number of followers:
75
YouTube number of followers:
115

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Nurudeen Abdallah
Directors:
Mallam Mahmud Jega - Editor in Chief

Team

Full-time employees:
38
Part-time employees:
20
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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