NEWSWATCH COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

OUR MEDIA PROFILE

Name of Publication: Newswatch

Address: 3 Billings Way (Off Secretariat Road)
Oregun Industrial Estate
Oregun
P.M.B. 21499
Ikeja, Lagos
NIGERIA
Tel.: 234+1-493 5654, Fax.:  234+1-496-0950
Email: Raydasoyak@aol.com or Newswatchngr@aol.com 

Key Personnel

Chief Executive Officer: Ray Ekpu
Deputy CEO: Yakubu Mohammed
Editor-in-chief: Dan Agbese
Deputy E-in-C: Soji Akinrinade
Editor: Bala Dan Abu
Controller of Advertisement: Aniekan Umanah
Controller of Marketing: Salufu Kanoba

Ownership: Private

Newswatch magazine is published by Newswatch Communications Limited, a company set up by four celebrated Nigerian newsmen-the late Dele Giwa, the first editor-in-chief, Ray Ekpu, Dan Agbese and Yakubu Mohammed-in 1984. The first edition of the magazine hit the Nigerian streets on January 28, 1985.

Editorial Outlook

Newswatch is a weekly newsmagazine offering objective reporting, commentary and analysis on Nigeria, world politics, business and economics, science and technology, culture and society. Editorial independence, and objective sense of judgment are the hallmarks of Newswatch.

Target Audience

Newswatch is a high-class magazine for top decision-makers in the public and private sectors. It is a must read for opinion leaders in commerce and industry. Regular editorial sections are: science, technology, politics, business and finance, stock market, arts and society, special surveys, reports environment, essays and columns.

Circulation

Newswatch print run peaks between 70,000 and 100,000 weekly. The magazine circulates in all major Nigerian cities and rural areas. At the international level, the magazines is sold on the streets in London and the United states, but also circulates by subscription in U.K., Europe, Africa, United States of America and the rest of the world. The international subscription of the magazine is handled by our London office: Nigerian Magazines Limited, PO Box 283, 124 International Way, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 7YB, U.K. Clients can subscribe to both the print and web versions of the magazine at www.newswatchngr.com/store. 
Newswatch distribution efficiency in Nigeria revolves around its network of offices in all parts of the country. It also runs local subscription service, which is a one-stop solution to logistic problems involved in magazine purchase.

Advertising

Newswatch offers the best advertising opportunity available from any magazine in the sub-region.  Our advertising prints represent the highest standard in the industry. Colour reproductions are of superb quality, just as the black and white reproductions. The magazine undertakes special advertising projects such as supplements, spotlights and special features. The publication guarantees to get your message to your chosen target audience. Our international advertising is handled by our London office: Nigerian Magazine Limited, PO Box 283, 124 International Way, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 7YB. All advertising can also be paid for on our website: www.newswatchngr.com/store.

Special Projects

This is a vital department, set up to compliment the advertising department to serve the special needs, interest and demands of our special clients and readers.

Newswatch Books Limited

This is a full-fledged publishing company, which publishes books. Among the titles it has published are: Diplomatic Baggage, Who is Who in Nigeria, This Black Jesus and Newswatch Style Book. Newswatch Who's Who in Nigeria 2nd Edition was released in 2001. Our London office also manages an on-line bookstore for Newswatch Books Limited. The web address of the bookshop is: www.newswatchngr.com/store. 

Lastop Limited

It is a subsidiary company of Newswatch Communications Limited. The company is involved in commercial printing, import and export trade.