About Us
NewsDirect TV is the video arm of Nigerian NewsDirect — Africa's essential information engine.
This feed brings the full NewsDirect TV YouTube library to your screen in a fast, full-screen experience — breaking news, interviews, and political analysis you can scroll through the moment it drops.
Behind it is Nigerian NewsDirect, a multi-platform media company founded in 2010 and built to serve Africa's decision makers across business, energy, politics, agriculture, technology, and culture.
Newsroom at a glance
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 (nigeriannewsdirect.com) is updated every 30 minutes as a leading newspaper in Nigeria, recognising the importance of accurate information in 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.
Since commencement of publication, Nigerian NewsDirect has 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 in 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 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.
Founding Publisher
Dr. Samuel Ibiyemi
Founding Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
He brought deep editorial experience and sector expertise, shaping a newsroom that prioritises accuracy, context, and public value. Nigerian NewsDirect is currently managed by Mathew Ibiyemi, who now leads the entire NewsDirect media group.
- Former Deputy Editor, Financial Standard.
- Group Business Editor, Nigerian Tribune.
- Energy economist and media executive.
- Alumnus: Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Lagos.
- Attended international courses and conferences across the US, UK, UAE, Qatar, Russia, China, Singapore, and Austria.
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.
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
Coverage Focus
What we cover.
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.
Work with us
Production services & pricing
Event coverage, editing, studio hire, and digital promotion.
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