Sahelian Times is an independent online newspaper based in Kano, Nigeria, established in 2020. It publishes national and regional reporting with a focus on politics, governance, security, the economy and culture across Nigeria and the wider Sahel. The outlet runs daily news updates, opinion columns, and book and film reviews, and produces special reports that probe public‑interest issues; in October 2020 it investigated the controversy over COVID‑19 palliative food warehouses in multiple states, drawing on interviews and on‑the‑ground reporting. In October 2021 it constituted an editorial board chaired by academic and journalist Abubakar Umar Kari, with members drawn from universities, law and medicine to strengthen standards and analysis. The newsroom is led by Managing Editor Ismail Auwal.
Beyond general news, Sahelian Times has developed notable depth in coverage of Nigeria’s communications and digital economy, regularly tracking decisions by the telecom regulator and their impact on consumers and industry. Its security reporting follows developments in northern Nigeria and across the Sahel, while culture coverage includes Kannywood and wider entertainment. The organisation describes itself as non‑partisan and committed to speaking truth to power, a stance reflected in its editorials and “Conscience of the Nation” tagline. Headquartered in Kano, it serves readers across Nigeria and abroad who seek fact‑driven reporting and commentary anchored in the realities of northern communities and the Sahel.