Neptune Prime is a Nigerian online newspaper and media brand published by Neptune Network Nigeria Limited. Headquartered in Abuja, it reports nationwide with a clear emphasis on the North East, where it maintains a zonal office in Damaturu. The outlet publishes in English and Hausa and covers daily politics, governance, security, crime, business, culture and community affairs. Its mission—“for a safer world and greater Nigeria through developmental journalism”—is reflected in coverage that highlights solutions, unity and inclusive development in a region scarred by conflict. The newsroom is led by Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Dr Hassan Gimba Ahmed. Beyond the core news operation, Neptune Prime extends its reach through a magazine and video offerings under the Neptune Prime TV banner. The organisation also undertakes media services, from press releases and speechwriting to reporting assignments and print production, which help sustain its journalism. In recent years it has deepened its presence in the North East through partnerships and training, opening a zonal office with the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in 2022 and hosting citizen-reporting workshops for civic groups in Yobe State in 2025. The brand’s name doubles as an acronym—News, Entertainment, People (and Politics), Tradition and Unity of the North East—capturing its editorial promise to make stories from the region intelligible to audiences across Nigeria and the diaspora.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abuja, Nigeria, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Hausa
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
North Eastern Nigeria

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Entertainment and culture
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:
215

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Dr Hassan Gimba
Directors:
Cara Luckson - Editor in Chief

Team

Full-time employees:
25
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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