Naija News is a native digital newspaper serving Nigerian audiences at home and abroad. Founded in 2016 by Opemipo Olawale Adeniyi and published by Polance Media Limited, it operates from Ikoyi, Lagos. The newsroom covers politics, governance, the economy, security, and culture alongside entertainment, sports and celebrity news, publishing around the clock across web and social channels. In 2019 it launched a Hausa‑language service to reach readers across northern Nigeria and the wider Hausa‑speaking region, expanding coverage in English and Hausa. The outlet also runs EcoWatch, a climate and environment reporting project introduced in 2017 that focuses on flooding, pollution, and mitigation efforts. Naija News states a non‑partisan editorial stance, emphasizing verification, corrections when needed, and independence from commercial influence. Editorial leadership includes editor George Oshogwe Ogbolu, supported by a team of desk editors and reporters. The brand reports more than 10 million monthly page views, reflecting its broad reach in Nigeria’s highly competitive digital news market. Typical output ranges from breaking alerts and government briefings to explainer pieces and daily headline roundups that synthesize major stories for readers. With bilingual publishing, strong distribution on WhatsApp and X, and a focus on accessible reporting, Naija News positions itself as a fast‑moving source of national updates and public‑interest news for a mass audience.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria , Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Hausa
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Explanatory journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
425,000
Twitter number of followers:
105,000
Instagram number of followers:
33,200
YouTube number of followers:
16,400

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Opemipo Olawale Adeniyi
Directors:
Opemipo Olawale Adeniyi - Founder, George Oshogwe Ogbolu - Lead Editor

Team

Full-time employees:
12
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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