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Frequently asked questions
- What was the first newspaper in Nigeria?
- Iwe Irohin, a Yoruba-language paper printed in Abeokuta from 1859, was Nigeria's first newspaper. Today The Punch, Vanguard and The Guardian are among the most read national dailies.
- Which Nigerian newspapers publish in local languages?
- Aminiya and Leadership Hausa serve Hausa readers, while the BBC also runs dedicated Yoruba and Igbo services.
- What is Nigeria's official news agency?
- The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is the country's official news agency.
Nigeria has the largest and most vibrant newspaper industry in Africa, with a rich tradition of fearless journalism, fierce editorial independence, and a diverse media landscape that reflects the country's extraordinary cultural and linguistic diversity. Nigerian newspapers serve a population of over 220 million across 36 states, publishing in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and dozens of other languages — making Nigerian media one of the most dynamic on the continent.
Among the most widely read Nigerian newspapers online is The Punch, Nigeria's highest-circulation daily. Vanguard and The Guardian Nigeria are major national broadsheets, while Daily Trust dominates readership across Northern Nigeria. For digital news, Premium Times and Sahara Reporters lead in investigative journalism, while Channels Television is Nigeria's most trusted broadcast news network. For business coverage, Business Day is the essential financial daily. Sports fans follow Complete Sports and Brila FM for Super Eagles and NPFL coverage. BBC Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo services are among the most listened-to news sources across the country.
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