Preamble
Naija Times is a registered trademark and online newspaper published by Najia Times Communications Limited.
Vision
Naija Times is committed to building an egalitarian society that is founded on equity, justice and respect for fundamental human rights
Mission
Naija Times stories will be factual, balanced and credible to attain the highest standards of ethical journalism
Who We Are
Naija Times has been carefully designed to be easily recognisable as a newspaper brand in the world in terms of content and character.
There are different sections in the newspaper and they include Education, Healthcare, Business & Economy, Politics, Anti-corruption & Good Governance, Technology & Innovation, Diversity, Gender Equity & Social Inclusion and Protecting Democracy & its Institutions.
Others are Climate Change, Urbanisation & the Environment; Clean & Renewable Energy, Food Security & Population Density, Unemployment & Social Tension, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Sport, Arts, Culture & Tourism, Entertainment and General News.
In addition, due attention is given to human angle stories, in-depth and investigative reports and cartoons among others. A generous section will be targeted at Nigerians in the diaspora. We have identified credible and resourceful Nigerians in the diaspora who are sharing their experiences in our “Diaspora File” section. We also have diverse writers, columnists and Global Brand Ambassadors.
The vision of Naija Times is to build an egalitarian society that is founded on equity, justice, and respect for fundamental human rights. We want the paper to be known for reporting stories that are factual, credible and balanced to attain the highest standards of ethical journalism.
The Editorial Advisory Board comprises distinguished professional and businesspersons, university dons, media practitioners and public policy analysts and it will be chaired by Akpandem James, a seasoned journalist and communications consultant. James and Jahman Anikulapo, a former Editor of The Guardian on Sunday, are editorial directors of Naija Times.
In reporting the news, Naija Times will take the additional step of expanding the frontiers of development journalism by using such reports to shape public policy to build strong institutions for a better society. Naija Times Editorial will be published on a weekly basis – every Monday – on topical issues relating to Nigeria, Africa and the rest of the world.
Naija Times digital content will also include audio and video broadcasts. In addition, we registered Naija Times Journalism Foundation in December 2021 as the nonprofit arm of Naija Times, and Naija Times Communications (UK) Limited in January 2022 as our affiliate company in the United Kingdom.
Operations
The format of Naija Times reports will be textual, audio, video and multimedia.
Ethical Conduct
In keeping with the mission and vision of the medium, staff of Naija Times are NOT expected to DEMAND or ACCEPT any form of inducement or gratification to publish stories, articles, photographs, audios, videos in the online newspaper.
Kindly report any incident of unprofessional conduct to:
+234 8135255073, +234 8033076418
OUR TEAM
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Ehi Braimah
Group Executive Director
Oluwakemi Braimah
Editorial Directors
Jahman Oladejo
Akpandem James
Editorial Advisory Board
Akpandem James – Chairman of the Board
Former Editor of Daily Independent and later CEO of Independent Newspapers
Jahman Anikulapo
Ex-Editor, The Guardian on Sunday; Executive Programme Director, Culture Advocates Caucus, CAC
Toki Mabogunje (Mrs)
Lawyer/Business Development Consultant. Principal Consultant Toki Mabogunje & Co; President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, LCCI
Ibrahim B. Kano
(PhD) Professor of English &Modern Languages, Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
Aisha Falode (Ms)
Broadcaster (Sports),
Darren Kew (PhD)
Assoc. Prof. Dept of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance; McCormack Graduate School, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Baba Halilu Ibrahim Dantiye
Ex-President, Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE); founder Dantiye Centre for Good Leadership and Journalism; alumnus of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
Uche Onyebadi (PhD)
Associate Professor and Chair of the Journalism Department, Texas Christian University, USA; Director of the School of Journalism, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA (2014-2016)
Dul Johnson (PhD)
Prof of Literature & Film Studies, Bingham University, Nassarawa
Ogbole Amedu-Ode (Amb)
Ex-Nigeria Envoy to Singapore; also served at missions in Cameroon, China & Mexico
Ikenna Nwosu (PhD)
Lawyer, Natural Resources Economist, CEO of Mooregate Limited – an Investment Advisory Firm
Dare Adeyeri
Ex-Banker, CEO New Usual Ltd, an IT Company
Muhammed Taofeeq Abdulrazaq,
Professor of Taxation at the Faculty of Law, Lagos State University and Tax Partner at Nolands Nigeria Professional Services
Nduka Otiono, PhD.
Associate Professor & Graduate Program SupervisorInstitute of African Studies Affiliated Faculty: Department of English|School of Journalism and Communication
Carleton University, Canada
Yomi Badejo-Okusanya
Public Relations Strategist, Group Managing Director/ CEO, CMC Connect
Kadilo Brown
Journalist/Media Manager
Armsfree Ajanaku
Leader Writer/Researcher
Ehi Braimah
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Copy Adviser
Dr. Olayinka Oyegbile
Acting Editor
Prince Toby Udo
Reporter/Assistant Content Manager
Jesulolami Atitebi
Community Engagement Manager
Victor Ojelabi
Editors-at-Large
Armsfree Ajanaku – Politics, Policy & Governance)
Daniel Anazia — (General Investigative Reports)
Contributing Editors
Joseph Afamhe – Business & Economy
Nurudeen Obalola – Sports
Oyindamola Lawal – Fashion & Beauty
Regional Contributors
Solomon Benjamin — Lagos
Saxone Akhaine — Kaduna
Mohammed Shaibu — Jos
Ayoyinka Jegede — Uyo
Columnists
Dr Wale Okediran – Ask Your Doctor (Health)
Dr Bisi Abiola – Health & Wellness (Healthy Living)
Prof. Segun Ojewuyi — American File (Nigericans)
Godwin Enakhena – Sports
Prof Darren Kew — Politics & Conflict Studies
Flaneur Papadopoulous — Politics & Society
Akin Jimoh — Science, Technology & Innovation
Ayo Banjo — Politics, Environment & Society
C.M. Okonkwo — Crime Fiction
Ben Tomoloju — Culture & Society
Jurgen Wakslac — Arts & Society
Dupe Oteri (Mrs.) – Relationships
Precious Obiyen — Beauty & Wellness
Jane Peters – Music & Entertainment
Iwalola Jimoh – Nutrition
Sandra Oluwadare – Parenting
Benson Idonije – Music & Broadcasting
Maja Fawole – Visual Arts
Enemona Atamodu – Movies
Karo Eboh – Literature
Emeh Obi – Arts & Tourism
Ubongabasi James – Showbiz
Mike Jimoh – Book Review
Uzoma Amukaji – Culture & Policy
Dr. Wale Adeduro – Productivity/Agric-Bussiness
Ehi Braimah – Political Economy
Media Intelligence Analysts
Yemi Adeboye
Moses Braimah
Diaspora Files
United States of America
Bukola Oriola – Minnesota
Tunde Phillips –Washington
Uche Onyebadi – Dallas
Kola Ade-Odutola – Florida
Segun Ojewuyi – Carbondale, Illinois
Tunde Phillips – Maryland
Canada
Prof Nduka Otiono – Ottawa
Osaze Iyamu – Toronto
Europe
Alfie Nze – Milan, Italy
Che Chukwumerije – Frankfurt, Germany
Precious Obi – Budapest, Hungary
Engr. Yemi Ogundele – Vienna, Austria
Olajide Adams – Paris
United Kingdom
Toju Ogbe – London, UK
DJ Abbas – London, UK
Australia
Prof. Chika Anyanwu – Adelaide, Australia
South Africa
Kenn Ayere – Johannesburg, SA
Onyeka Nwelue – Johannesburg, SA
Dr Sanya Osha – Pretoria, SA
Kolade Arogundade – Cape Town, SA
Dr Kolade Arogundade – Cape Town, SA
Germany
Che Chukwumerije – Frankfurt, Germany
Hungary
Precious Obioyen – Budapest, Hungary
Italy
Alfie Nze – Milan, Italy
Art Director
Samuel Akinpelu
Strategic Partners
International Centre for Investigative Reporting, ICIR
Africasti
Market Forces
Africa Oil & Gas
Adna Hotel
Neo Media & Marketing
Synetronics Consulting Limited
Culture Despatch
Spirit of Nigeria Radio
The Voice, SA
Productivity Pro/ Agri-business
Advertising Co-ordinators
Modupe Akpan
Finance & Admin Director
Manuella Igori
Admin Officer Group
Mary Soremekun
Global Brand Ambassadors
Bukola Olakotan – UK
Olajumoke Ukachi Ayo-Banjo – UK
Frederick Agbi – UK
Anthony Egbase – USA
Ernest Imomio – USA
Ralph Otaigbe – USA
Chike Nwosu – USA
Pius Airewele – USA
Gordon Isiraoje – Canada
Damian Ohajunwa – South Africa