BusinessDay Nigeria is a daily business newspaper that covers the latest developments in the Nigerian and West African economy, politics, technology, culture, and society. It is the only Nigerian newspaper with a bureau in Accra, Ghana, and it has both daily and Sunday titles. It was established in 2001 and has since become a trusted source of information and analysis for business leaders, investors, policymakers, and academics.
BusinessDay Nigeria’s vision and mission
BusinessDay Nigeria’s vision is to be the most influential business and financial news provider in West Africa. Its mission is to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful news that helps its readers make informed decisions and achieve their goals. BusinessDay Nigeria aims to uphold the highest standards of journalism and ethics, and to promote the values of democracy, accountability, transparency, and social justice.
BusinessDay Nigeria’s products and services
BusinessDay Nigeria offers a range of products and services to cater to the diverse needs and preferences of its audience. These include:
- Print edition: The print edition of BusinessDay Nigeria is published from Monday to Friday, and features in-depth reports, analyses, opinions, interviews, and special features on various sectors and topics. The print edition also includes a weekly magazine called BusinessLife, which covers lifestyle, arts, entertainment, health, education, and travel.
- Digital edition: The digital edition of BusinessDay Nigeria is available on its website (businessday.ng), as well as on mobile apps for Android and iOS devices. The digital edition provides access to the full content of the print edition, as well as breaking news, multimedia content, interactive features, podcasts, newsletters, and e-papers.
- Research and data: BusinessDay Nigeria also provides research and data services to its clients, such as market intelligence reports, industry surveys, sectoral analyses, economic indicators, company profiles, and bespoke research projects. These services are delivered by BusinessDay Research and Intelligence Unit (BRIU), which is a subsidiary of BusinessDay Media Limited.
- Events and awards: BusinessDay Nigeria organizes various events and awards throughout the year to celebrate excellence, innovation, leadership, and impact in the business community. Some of these events and awards include: BusinessDay CEO Forum, BusinessDay Banking and Finance Awards, BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs Awards, BusinessDay Education Summit, BusinessDay Agribusiness Summit, BusinessDay Healthcare Summit, BusinessDay SME Forum, BusinessDay Women’s Hub Forum, BusinessDay Future of Work Summit, BusinessDay Capital Market Summit, BusinessDay Energy Series Summit.
BusinessDay Nigeria’s achievements and recognition
BusinessDay Nigeria has received several accolades and recognition for its quality journalism and contribution to the society. Some of these include:
- The Newspaper of the Year Award by the Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA) in 2010.
- The Best Designed Newspaper Award by the Society for News Design (SND) in 2011.
- The Best Investigative Reporting Award by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in 2012.
- The Best Business Reporting Award by the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) in 2013.
- The Best Online Newspaper Award by the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NIRA) in 2014.
- The Best Print Media Award by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in 2015.
- The Best Newspaper Website Award by the Nigerian Online Merit Award (NiOMA) in 2016.
- The Best Newspaper for Corporate Social Responsibility Award by the SERAs CSR Africa Awards in 2017.
- The Best Newspaper for Financial Inclusion Award by the Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) in 2018.
- The Best Newspaper for Sustainable Development Goals Award by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2019.
- The Best Newspaper for COVID-19 Reporting Award by the International Press Institute (IPI) in 2020.
- The Best Newspaper for Digital Transformation Award by the African Digital Awards (ADA) in 2021.
BusinessDay Nigeria is a leading source of business intelligence and market-moving news in West Africa. It offers a variety of products and services to its readers and clients, such as print edition, digital edition, research and data services, events and awards. It has also been recognized for its excellence in journalism and social impact by various local and international organizations. BusinessDay Nigeria is committed to providing its audience with reliable information that helps them make better decisions.
