Daily Focus Nigeria

https://www.dailyfocus.com.ng
Daily Focus Nigeria is an independent news publisher based in Apapa, Lagos, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as Daily Focus Nigeria Limited and founded in October 2017. It reports national affairs with a distinct concentration on the maritime economy—covering ports, shipping, customs, inland waterways and blue‑economy policy alongside politics, business, health and metro news. The outlet runs reported stories, explainers and interviews with stakeholders such as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), maritime unions and port operators. Editorial leadership is anchored by co‑founder and editor Roland Ekama, a veteran maritime reporter; technology operations are overseen by co‑founder and CTO Ijezie Victor. Its stated ethos is balanced reportage and public‑interest journalism, reflected in ongoing coverage of regulatory reforms, seafarers’ welfare, port modernization and trade facilitation. The organization’s motto, “The news is by your side,” underscores a service orientation to readers across Nigeria’s coastal and inland trade corridors. While it serves a general audience, Daily Focus Nigeria speaks directly to policymakers, shippers, freight forwarders, union leaders and coastal communities who rely on timely, sector‑literate reporting. Through consistent beat reporting on the marine and blue economy, it occupies a specialized niche in Nigeria’s crowded news landscape.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2017
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
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:
17,000
Twitter number of followers:
1,130
YouTube number of followers:
5

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Ijezie Victor Oyedikachi Roland Ekama
Directors:
Ijezie Victor Oyedikachi Roland Ekama

Team

Full-time employees:
15
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
2
Volunteers:
4

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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