Confiance News

https://confiance.com.ng/
‎Confiance News is a trusted online news outlet based in Nigeria, strategically positioned to uphold the principles of professional journalism. It covers a wide spectrum of categories including News, business, politics, crime, entertainment, health, technology, fashion, foreign news, sports and opinion pieces. With a strong editorial focus on transparency, accountability, and public interest, the platform serves as a vital source of information for readers seeking in-depth and balanced reporting. ‎ ‎Mission: ‎To provide accurate, timely, and impactful news that informs, educates, and empowers the public, while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethics. ‎ ‎Vision: ‎To be Nigeria’s most trusted digital news platform—championing truth, fostering civic engagement, and shaping informed public discourse through innovative storytelling and investigative journalism. ‎ ‎Awards and Recognition: ‎Confiance News has earned recognition for its commitment to quality journalism and its growing influence in Nigeria’s media landscape. Notably, its Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Joan Chioma Obinagwam, was honoured with the prestigious Nestlé Media Awards in 2024, a testament to her excellence in media leadership and impactful reporting. ‎Moreover, its coverage of regulatory developments, economic reforms, and social justice issues has positioned it as a respected voice among digital news platforms.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2017
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Other
Other countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Cross-border journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Pinterest

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
3,100
Twitter number of followers:
1
Instagram number of followers:
98
YouTube number of followers:
28

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Joan Chioma Obinagwam
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
2
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
2
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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