The Nigerian Voice is an independent online news publisher that has covered Nigeria and its diaspora since August 2005. It reports around the clock, combining breaking updates, follow‑ups and original reporting across politics, governance and business, alongside robust sports and entertainment coverage. Its remit extends beyond national borders to the wider continent through an “Inside Africa” lens and selected world news. The outlet serves readers both at home and abroad, with a dedicated Diaspora stream chronicling community events, policy developments and notable Nigerians in countries such as the Netherlands, the United States and South Africa. Opinion pages and feature essays broaden the mix, and the newsroom accepts contributed articles, giving space to a range of perspectives. The editorial team is led by Managing Editor Henry D. Oduenyi. Beyond news publishing, The Nigerian Voice maintains a directory of Nigerian radio stations, reflecting its interest in connecting audiences with local broadcast media. Its coverage is news‑driven and accessible, aiming to keep readers current on elections, public policy, the economy, culture and the Nigerian creative scene. By pairing daily updates with commentary and diaspora reporting, The Nigerian Voice positions itself as a generalist newsroom with an eye on how stories travel across borders and shape Nigerian communities worldwide.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2008
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
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:
15,000
Twitter number of followers:
20,900

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Henry Oduenyi
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
20
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
15

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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