Nigeria Grassroot News

https://www.nigeriagrassrootnews.com
Nigeria Grassroot Newspaper profile Nigeria Grassroot News is Nigeria’s No. 1 grassroots online news platform—factual, authoritative, and people-focused. We tell the stories that matter most at the community level while connecting them to national conversations. From politics and governance to gender inclusion, climate parenting, opinion, and breaking news, our content reflects the realities of everyday Nigerians. Headquartered in Lagos, our mission is to amplify grassroots voices, promote accountability, and advance inclusive journalism. Led by Managing Editor Yinka Olaito, a disability inclusion advocate, we are committed to fair, diverse, and socially responsible reporting that drives change. Through our website and active social media channels, we engage audiences with timely, reliable, and thought-provoking stories. We also provide opportunities for freelance journalists, writers, and creatives to contribute to this vision. At Nigeria Grassroot News, we believe every story counts—and the grassroots is where the real Nigerian story begins. Nigeria Grassroot News (www.nigeriagrassrootnews.com) is an online platform committed to telling stories that matter at the grassroots. Branded as “Nigeria’s No. 1 grassroots online news, factual and authoritative,” the outlet delivers community-driven journalism with a strong focus on politics, inclusivity, gender and financial empowerment, parenting, and opinion pieces. Founded in Lagos, the newsroom positions itself as a trusted voice amplifying local realities while breaking national stories. Its Managing Editor, Yinka Olaito, a journalist, disability inclusion advocate, ensures reporting reflects diversity and fairness, reinforcing the platform’s reputation for socially conscious journalism. Beyond daily coverage, Nigeria Grassroot News actively engages its audience across Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), while also opening opportunities for freelance journalists, writers, and creatives to contribute. With a blend of grassroots storytelling, inclusive perspectives, and timely breaking news, the platform is steadily carving a niche as an authoritative voice in Nigeria’s digital media space.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2022
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Religious minorities
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
57
Twitter number of followers:
300
Instagram number of followers:
18

Management and team

Founders

Female:
3
Male:
2
Founders:
Yinka Olaito
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
2
Part-time employees:
8
Freelancers or consultants:
7
Volunteers:
25

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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