InsideOyo is an independent regional news organisation focused on reporting politics, civic affairs, community stories and culture across Oyo State, Nigeria. It operates as a community-oriented newsroom that prioritises local governance, electoral coverage, special reports, campus news, jobs and opinion pieces tailored to residents, local leaders, students and the Oyo diaspora. The outlet produces daily news, features, analysis and interviews intended to inform civic debate and keep local communities up to date on developments that affect life in Ibadan and neighbouring local government areas. Editorially, InsideOyo positions itself as a niche platform for “undiluted” local content: it publishes breaking news and longer-form special reports, opinion columns and community features while also providing practical listings such as job posts and campus updates. The organisation accepts contributions and eyewitness reports from readers and maintains channels for audience engagement and distribution, including mobile and messaging-group outreach. InsideOyo is run under the Inside Media imprint and lists named editorial leadership, giving it the structure of a small, locally focused newsroom. Over time it has become a widely used source for Oyo-related news among Ibadan audiences and stakeholders, serving both urban readers in the state capital and people across the state seeking timely local reporting. While it does not present itself as a national title, its role as a regional watchdog and community news provider makes it a routine source for local political developments, civic issues and cultural coverage in Oyo State.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Ibadan, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Oyo, Nigeria

Content

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

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
51,000
Twitter number of followers:
23,000
Instagram number of followers:
2,669

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Xxx
Directors:
Xxx

Team

Full-time employees:
3
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Not yet incorporated / registered

Why is this profile included?

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