About Us
Nigerian NewsDirect is a modern newsroom built for Africa's decision makers.
NewsDirect Global Concepts Limited launched Nigerian NewsDirect on Nov 29, 2010 as a daily newspaper focused on energy, finance, and public policy. Today we are a multi-platform media company delivering verified reporting across business, politics, energy, agriculture, technology, culture, and sport.
Our online edition updates every 30 minutes, pairing speed with accuracy. Through Special Reports, investigations, and data-driven explainers, we help citizens, enterprises, and governing bodies make confident decisions.
Newsroom at a glance
- Founded
- Nov 29, 2010
- Update cadence
- Every 30 minutes
- Platforms
- Print, web, and video
- Coverage DNA
- Energy, finance, policy
Our Story
Built on business intelligence and public trust.
NewsDirect Global Concepts Limited began publication of Nigerian NewsDirect, a daily newspaper on Nov 29, 2010 with news from oil, gas, power, aviation, maritime, banking, education, capital market, entertainment, tourism, taxation and politics among others.
The online edition (https://nigeriannewsdirect.com) is being updated every 30 minutes as a leading newspaper in Nigeria in recognition of the importance of accurate information on investment and business decision making.
The Founding Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Dr. Samuel Ibiyemi, a former Deputy Editor of Financial Standard and Group Business Editor of Nigerian Tribune started his journalism career as a staff writer with Industrial Leaders Magazine.
Dr Ibiyemi (Energy Economist) attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and University of Lagos. He has also attended courses and International Conferences in several countries including US, UK, UAE, Qatar, Russia Federation, China, Singapore and Austria among others.
Since commencement of publication, Nigerian NewsDirect had continued to expand circulation from the humble beginning of 32 pages of 5,000 copies per week to 48 pages of 35,000 per week in December 2012 and hit 40,000 on July 1, 2014 with 56 pages. Nigerian NewsDirect has offices nationwide and Washington DC (USA).
As a leading newspaper rolling out in-depth analyses, interviews and investigative stories every week, each edition of Nigerian NewsDirect continues to serve as a good source of research through the publication of several Special Reports on various sectors of the global economy, guiding decision makers in the choice of investment.
These reports were circulated in the past during the annual Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas (USA), World Petroleum Congress in Doha, Qatar and annual meetings of the IMF/World Bank in Washington DC, USA among others. Many reporters of Nigerian NewsDirect are winners of highly competitive awards in the journalism profession.
Nigerian NewsDirect is currently managed by Mathew Ibiyemi who now leads the entire NewsDirect media group.
- Launch
- Nov 29, 2010
- First run
- 32 pages / 5,000 copies weekly
- Dec 2012
- 48 pages / 35,000 copies weekly
- July 1, 2014
- 56 pages / 40,000 copies
- Footprint
- Offices nationwide + Washington DC (USA)
Special Reports
Sector deep-dives on the global economy that guide investment and policy decisions.
Global Distribution
Reports circulated at Offshore Technology Conference (Houston), World Petroleum Congress (Doha), and IMF/World Bank meetings (Washington DC).
Award-Winning Journalism
Reporters recognized with highly competitive awards across the profession.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Appointed effective May 8, 2026, our board brings together legal, financial, media, and academic expertise to guide the NewsDirect Media Group.
Prince Mathew Adesegun Ibiyemi
CEO & Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of NewsDirect Global Concepts Ltd, leading the entire NewsDirect Media Group.
Pastor Laju Iren
Non-Executive Director
Former journalist at Vanguard Newspaper, founder of Laju Iren Films, and Resident Pastor of Celebration Church International (CCI), Lagos Island.
Dr Bunmi Bajomo
Non-Executive Director
Pan-African banker and former Chief Operating Officer (Corporate & Investment Banking) at Ecobank Transnational Inc. Specialises in capital mobilisation and risk management.
Prince Aderemi Adekile (SAN)
Non-Executive Director
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and partner at Royal Heritage law firm, with expertise spanning corporate law, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
Dr Adekunle Aderemi
Non-Executive Director
Rector of Owu College of Management and Technology (OWUTECH) and Registrar-General of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies (ICSS).
Mrs Titilayo Ibiyemi
Non-Executive Director
Mr Felix Eribo
Non-Executive Director
Fellow of ICAN and Director on the board of Masters Energy Group and Olive Pay. Brings deep financial expertise and corporate governance experience.
Our Mission & Vision
Our newsroom is built to lead Africa's critical conversations.
We combine journalistic rigor with sector intelligence so every story delivers context, clarity, and impact.
The Mission
To be Africa's essential information engine that delivers comprehensive, accurate, and timely intelligence to catalyse superior decision-making for every citizen, enterprise, and governing body we serve.
Vision
To be Africa's No. 1 integrated media company piloting the continent's critical conversations and delivering the most accurate, insightful news directly from the source.
Core Values
- DILIGENCE
- RESULTS
- INTEGRITY
- VISION & INNOVATION
- EXCELLENCE
Coverage Focus
Energy and Power
Oil and gas, renewables, and the infrastructure shaping growth.
Business and Markets
Banking, capital markets, entrepreneurship, and enterprise news.
Politics and Governance
Policy, public institutions, and the decisions that affect citizens.
Agriculture and Trade
Food systems, logistics, trade flows, and rural enterprise.
Technology and Innovation
The digital economy, telecoms, and emerging tech across Africa.
Culture and Sport
Entertainment, lifestyle, and sport with a business lens.
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