10 Most Popular Digital News And Current Affairs Publishers In Nigeria
Posted on March 4, 2024
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In this post, we highlight the 10 of the most popular News and Current Affairs category in their ranking order per RANKED.
1. LEGIT: Up until 2018, Legit.ng was known as Naij.com. It is the 7th most visited news website in Nigeria, and ranks as number one in Nigeria News and Current Affairs, per RANKED.
Legit.ng was founded in 2012 by Legit (ex-GMEM) and since then, has only grown in influence in the online news industry.
According to RANKED by SquirrelPR, Legit.ng generates millions visits per quarter and a cumulative 208 million visits in 2023 alone.
2. PUNCH ONLINE: Punch Online which serves readers through its website punchng.com and its mobile Punch, its mobile application was established in 1970 primarily as a print newspaper.
While its print edition still commands the highest circulation in Nigeria, its online edition ranks as the second most popular news website in Nigeria with over 176 million visits in 2023 alone.
According to Statista.com, 83% of users said that they trust Punch newspaper as a source of daily news, with visitor demography cutting across Nigeria - 49.25%, the United States - 16.33% and the United Kingdom - 13.13%.
3. VANGUARD ONLINE: The third most visited online newspaper in Nigeria is the Vanguardngr.com.
Founded in 1984 by the co-founder of Punch Newspaper, Mr. Sam Amuka, the influential newspaper still publishes the Daily Vanguard, Saturday Vanguard and Sunday Vanguard.
Vanguard Online generated about 150 million visits in 2023, according to RANKED by SquirrelPR.
4. DAILY POST: Daily Post is a Nigerian newspaper that launched its print version in 2015. It publishes local news on sports, entertainment, politics and business.
Daily Post is the fourth most visited digital news platform in Nigeria per RANKED under the News and Current Affairs category, with over 126 million visits in 2023 alone.
5. OPERA NEWS APP: Opera News App is the news aggregator app developed by Opera browser, and quite popular in Africa.
Recent reports suggest that 8 out of 10 persons in a Africa relies on the Opera News App as a source of news.
The Opera news app was launched in Africa in 2018 and has quickly grown to become the most popular news app on the continent.
In 2029, it became the most downloaded mobile app on the continent with over 15 million installs, per Sensor Tower.
Per RANKED by SquirrelPR, the Opera News App generated about 80 million visits in 2023 alone, with most of them coming from Facebook followed by Quora and then Twitter.
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6. TheCable: With over 78 million visits in 2023, TheCable.ng remains one of the most influential digital news platforms in Nigeria, delivering a wide range of news and analysis.
TheCable.ng is known for being reliable and easy to use, offering news on local and global events, and with clear reporting and interactive features that keeps readers engaged and informed.
By using digital tools effectively and staying true to journalistic standards, TheCable.ng plays a vital role in keeping Nigerians up to date and promoting transparency in government and society.
7. PREMIUM TIMES: Premium Times is one of Nigeria’s leading digital news platforms as of December 2023, with a cumulative traffic of over 65 million, and ranking seventh most visited in the News and Current Affairs category.
Premium Times offers comprehensive coverage of news, analysis, and features with a commitment to journalistic excellence and integrity.
Since launch in 2011, Premium Times has earned a reputation for delivering accurate and timely reporting on diverse issues affecting Nigeria and the world.
Its user-friendly interface and multimedia content engage readers across various demographics, facilitating informed discussions and promoting transparency in governance.
Through its investigative journalism and commitment to truth-telling, Premium Times continues to serve as a vital source of information, empowering citizens and shaping public discourse in Nigeria.
8. THE GUARDIAN ONLINE: Guardian Online, which is the digital edition of the influential print medium serves readers through its website guardian.ng.
Per RANKED, guardian.ng attracted over 65 million visits in 2023, and ranks as eighth most popular under the News and Current Affairs category.
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Guardian.ng is a prominent digital news platform in Nigeria, renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and insightful analysis. With a dedication to delivering balanced and credible journalism, Guardian.ng provides readers with a diverse array of news stories, features, and opinion pieces.
Its user-friendly layout and multimedia content cater to a broad audience, fostering informed discussions and civic engagement.
By upholding high journalistic standards and embracing digital innovation, Guardian.ng remains a trusted source of information, empowering Nigerians to stay informed about local and global events while promoting democratic culture in Nigeria.
9. SAHARA REPORTERS: Think of citizen journalism and Sahara Reporters could easily be the most suitable example in Africa.
Although it publishes from New York, the preponderance of its content is about Nigeria’s political corruption, mismanagement of funds, human right abuse, targeted towards the Nigerian audience with the aim of drawing accountability.
The platform also boasts millions of audiences across the world, especially students of investigative journalism students in the US, Nigerian and the UK. As per RANKED by SquirrelPR, Sahara Reporters is Nigeria’s ninth most visited news platform in Nigeria, and accounted for over 50 million visits in 2023 alone.
10. THE NATION ONLINE: The Nation Online is the tenth most popular online news platforms in Nigeria, with a commitment to providing reliable and up-to-date information.
With about 50 million in total visits in 2023, the Nation Online has become a go-to source for Nigerians seeking credible journalism. Its user-friendly interface and diverse content appeal to a wide audience, facilitating informed discussions and fostering civic engagement.
By upholding journalistic integrity and delivering news with accuracy and impartiality, The Nation Online plays a vital role in keeping Nigerians informed about key issues and events shaping their country and the world.