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Nigerian digital news platform From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Informant247 is an independent online newspaper based in Kwara State, Nigeria. Launched in August 2017.[1] The Informant247 newspaper is characterised by covering political news across Nigeria.[2]
Type of site | News, entertainment, politics |
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Available in | English |
Founded | 2017 |
Headquarters | , Nigeria |
Area served | Nigeria |
Founder(s) | Salihu Shola Taofeek |
URL | theinformant247 |
Registration | None |
Launched | 2017 |
Current status | Active |
Written in | HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
In January 2022, the medium launched its foundation, The Informant247 Foundation, aimed to enable undergraduate students with passion for journalism develop their skills and improve their performance in the field of communication and media industry.[3]
The medium organises an essay competition to test the creative writing abilities of undergraduates and encourage campus journalism in Nigeria.[4][5] In a campaign to combat the increasing spread of fake news in the country, the Kwara-based online newspaper launched a fact-checking platform.[6]
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