The Atlantic Post is a Nigerian online news organisation based in Abuja’s Wuse 2 district. Active since 2018, it publishes national reporting, investigations, and analysis across politics, the economy, security, environment, and culture. The outlet states a civic mission to promote and defend democracy, liberty, self‑determination and the pursuit of happiness, and it invites citizen participation through an iReporter whistle‑blowing and community reporting initiative. Its coverage spans hard news and explanatory features with a regular emphasis on governance and accountability. Recent reporting has examined Lagos State’s wetlands policy announced on World Wetlands Day 2025; the June 2024 cholera surge in Lagos and the public‑health lessons it revealed; widespread vandalism of telecom infrastructure and its impact on service quality; and procurement and due‑process questions around Niger Delta Development Commission partnerships. The newsroom also follows court rulings and regulatory disputes affecting Nigeria’s digital economy and documents anti‑corruption and cybercrime cases brought by agencies such as the EFCC. Beyond politics and public policy, The Atlantic Post covers business, energy, technology, entertainment, sport and life, and publishes opinion, perspectives and analysis from staff and contributors. Its Abuja base positions it close to federal decision‑making while maintaining a national lens that includes the Niger Delta and other regions. The publication’s stated pro‑democracy stance and openness to citizen submissions give it a participatory character within Nigeria’s digital media landscape.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Ethnic minorities
Religious minorities
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Fact-checking
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Blog
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
Telegram
WhatsApp

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
31,630
Twitter number of followers:
2,338
Instagram number of followers:
368
YouTube number of followers:
5

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Mark Olise
Directors:
Suleiman Adamu, Osaigbovo Okungbowa, Taiwo Adebowale, Peter Jene, Kalada Jumbo

Team

Full-time employees:
10
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
6
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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