A new digital news platform, NaijaGoodNews.com, is set to officially launch on October 1. The platform aims to shine a spotlight on positive developments and inspiring stories of progress from across Nigeria. Published by Shiny-Star Communications Ltd, a multimedia and digital communications company, NaijaGoodNews will comprise a news website and social media channels. The platform's mission is to provide a balanced view of Nigeria, focusing on achievements and solutions across various sectors.
NaijaGoodNews is led by Sunday Oguntola, a seasoned journalist with over two decades of professional media experience. Oguntola spent 20 years with The Nation newspaper, including seven years as its Online Editor. His extensive experience in newsroom management, digital publishing, and online journalism has equipped him to lead the new platform. Oguntola's professional development includes participation in several international journalism training programs and fellowships, such as a Reuters Institute workshop.
According to Oguntola, NaijaGoodNews was established in response to the perceived imbalance in the way Nigeria and Nigerians are often portrayed. He believes that challenges and negative developments frequently receive greater prominence than stories of progress, innovation, and impact. The platform aims to provide a dedicated space for identifying, reporting, and amplifying positive developments in Nigeria and the achievements of Nigerians globally.
The platform will cover achievements and solutions across various sectors, including business, innovation, governance, entrepreneurship, community development, education, entertainment, sports, and the everyday lives of Nigerians. Additionally, it will highlight Nigerians making an impact internationally. Oguntola emphasized that NaijaGoodNews' positive editorial orientation will remain grounded in professional journalism, verification, balance, and editorial credibility.
Oguntola stressed that the platform's purpose is not to ignore Nigeria's challenges but to ensure that progress, solutions, and people making a difference are also documented and given their rightful place in the national conversation. He believes that positive journalism must still be rigorous journalism, and the platform will strive to provide balanced reporting.
NaijaGoodNews aims to challenge one-dimensional portrayals of Nigeria by providing greater visibility to initiatives and individuals making a positive impact. The platform will showcase stories of ordinary Nigerians doing extraordinary things, such as running businesses that change lives, public officials doing exceptional work, and artisans making a difference in their communities.
With its launch on October 1, NaijaGoodNews is poised to become a significant voice in Nigeria's media landscape. The platform's focus on positive developments and inspiring stories will provide a refreshing perspective on the country and its people. By amplifying the achievements of Nigerians and highlighting solutions to challenges, NaijaGoodNews aims to contribute to a more balanced national conversation.
Key points
- NaijaGoodNews.com launches on October 1 to spotlight positive developments in Nigeria.
- The platform aims to provide a balanced view of Nigeria, focusing on achievements and solutions across various sectors.
- NaijaGoodNews is led by Sunday Oguntola, a seasoned journalist with over two decades of professional media experience.
