The Cable (Cable Newspaper Ltd./Cable Media and Publishing Ltd) is an independent Nigerian online newspaper committed to knowledge-driven journalism that advances public interest and accountability. Founded by Simon Kolawole and launched publicly in April 2014, the organization produces breaking news, in-depth features, investigations, data-driven reporting, opinion, and fact-checking. It operates dedicated desks for politics, business, climate, lifestyle and sports, and runs a fact-checking initiative (CableCheck) to combat misinformation.
Targeting Nigerian and pan‑African readers, policymakers, professionals and engaged citizens, The Cable emphasizes editorial values of independence, impartiality, integrity, respect for diversity and defence of the public interest. Its editorial model combines speed in breaking news with longer-form investigations and analysis; the outlet is known for original reporting and moderated public discourse. Beyond newsroom publishing, The Cable has institutional ties to the Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF) and has collaborated with grant-supported initiatives to expand investigative and policy-focused reporting.
The organization maintains offices in Lagos and Abuja and is led by an editorial team that includes editors, bureau chiefs and specialised reporters across beats. Since launch, The Cable’s reporting has been cited by domestic and international media and it has been recognized for enterprise reporting and fact-check work. The outlet aims to be a respected online newspaper emerging from Africa by combining professional standards, public-interest investigations and digital-first distribution to reach audiences across platforms.