Our Mission
The Guardian is an independent newspaper, established in 1983 for the purpose of presenting balanced coverage of events, and of promoting the best interests of Nigeria. It owes allegiance to no political party, ethnic community, religious or other interest group. Its primary commitment is to the integrity and sovereignty of the Federation of Nigeria, and beyond that to the unity and sovereignty of Africa.
The Guardian is a liberal newspaper, committed to the best traditions and ideals of republican democracy. It believes that it is the responsibility of the state not only to protect and defend the citizen, but also to create the conditions, political, social, economic and cultural, in which all citizens may achieve their highest potential as human beings. It is committed to the principle of individual freedom, but believes that all citizens have duties as well as rights.
Our Symbol and Motto
The Guardian’s logo is the ancient Egyptian symbol for Conscience. Our motto, “Conscience, Nurtured by Truth” is inspired by Uthman Dan Fodio’s saying: “Conscience is an open wound; only truth can heal it.”
What We Write About
Our coverage priorities include:
- News & Metro: National governance, policy, and local developments across Nigeria
- Business & Economy: Capital markets, industry, energy, aviation, insurance, and maritime sectors
- Politics: Balanced political coverage with no allegiance to any political party
- Sports: Football and comprehensive sports coverage
- Life & Culture: Beauty, fashion, education, travel & tourism, and lifestyle features
- Technology: Tech news, gadgets, and digital innovation
- Opinion: Columnists, cartoons, and diverse perspectives
- International: Coverage of Africa, Asia, Europe, and world affairs
- Advocacy: Social issues and public interest journalism
- Features & Interviews: In-depth reporting and weekend features
Who We Write For
We write for all Nigerians who seek credible, independent journalism. Our audience includes:
- Citizens seeking trustworthy information to understand their country and world
- Decision-makers in government, business, and civil society
- Young Nigerians looking for perspectives that reflect their aspirations
- The Nigerian diaspora staying connected to home
- International readers seeking insight into Nigerian affairs
We recognize the diversity of our audience and strive to serve readers across ethnic, religious, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Why We Do This Work
The Guardian does not, in principle, object to the ideology of free enterprise, since this would be inconsistent with its commitment to individual liberty and freedom. But we believe that the state must intervene judiciously in the economic life of the nation, in order to minimise the adverse effects of free enterprise and ensure that less privileged citizens have reasonable and fair access to the basic necessities of life.
The Guardian will at all times uphold the need for justice, probity in public life, equal access to the nation’s resources, and equal protection under the laws of Nigeria for all citizens.
The Guardian believes that Nigeria is a legitimate member of the international community, but holds that she can best fulfil her international obligations only if her own security and integrity are assured.
Our Guiding Principles
Accuracy: We verify facts rigorously before publication and correct errors promptly when they occur.
Independence: Our editorial decisions are guided by news values, not commercial or political interests. We owe allegiance to no political party, ethnic community, religious or other interest group.
Fairness: We seek diverse perspectives and present balanced coverage of events, representing subjects of our reporting fairly and in context.
Transparency: We are open about our methods, sources (where appropriate), and any conflicts of interest.
Public Interest: We publish what the public needs to know, promoting the best interests of Nigeria while upholding the integrity and sovereignty of the Federation.
Justice and Probity: We champion justice, probity in public life, and equal protection under Nigerian laws for all citizens.
