The Lagos Times started about 10 years ago when the publisher, Biodun Durojaiye resigned as the Daily Editor of Daily Times, Nigeria's first national newspaper. Before becoming Daily Editor at Daily Times, Biodun had worked at National Concord, The Examiner, The Sun, Nigerian Compass and New Telegraph. He held.various key positions which included News Editor, Online Editor, Deputy Editor, and Head of Special Projects. The Lagos Times, which covers a wide spectrum of Nigerian and international affairs.. Significant emphasis is placed on national politics, highlighting internal developments within the political parties and administrative actions taken by the President state governors. Beyond political updates, the newspaper features business and economic news, specifically regarding Nigeria’s oil sector and various infrastructure projects. The online newspaper also serves as a lifestyle resource, offering practical "how-to" guides on personal finance, professional development, and romantic relationships. Additionally, readers can find cultural and sports coverage, ranging from Super Eagles updates to serialized fictional stories. Overall, the publication functions as a diverse information hub catering to the civic, professional, and personal interests of its audience.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

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

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

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
3,200
Twitter number of followers:
17
Instagram number of followers:
35
Tiktok number of followers:
37

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Biodun Durojaiye
Directors:

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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