| The Will | |
| Motto: | Expanding the National Conversation |
| Type: | Weekly newspaper |
| Format: | Print, digital |
| Chiefeditor: | Austyn Ogannah |
| Editor: | Olaolu Olusina |
| Depeditor: | Amos Esele |
| Photoeditor: | Peace Udugba |
| Political: | Centre-left |
| Language: | English |
| Headquarters: | San Francisco, California Lagos |
| Publishing Country: | Nigeria |
| Issn: | 2756-5610 |
The Will is a Nigerian weekly newspaper. It was founded in October 2009 by Austyn Ogannah.[1] It was first published in San Francisco, California before expanding operations into Nigeria. The newspaper, a Nigerian focused publication, covers general news, politics, business, arts, sports, interviews and current affairs. The Will is Published by The Will News Media.[2] [3] [4] [5]
The Will mission is to improve good governance, advocate for social justice, equity and gender rights.[6] The editorial stance of The Will is centre-left. Its editorial piece and cover story published weekly focuses on critical issues around governance and accountability. The paper features a broad mix of news, and carries mainly Nigeria-focused coverage of politics, society and entertainment, sports, tribute, business, opinion, special publication (state of the state), features and editorial.[7] The newspaper is published in two formats; printed as a weekly[8] and an online version which is continuously updated.
The Will Downtown magazine was established in 2021 and is a sister publication of The Will newspaper. It is a weekly lifestyle and culture focused insert magazine with interviews and articles about fashion, lifestyle, beauty and wellness.[9] Downtown articles tend to be dominated by pictures and images rather than long-form journalism unlike its parent newspaper, The Will. Downtown magazine has studios in Lagos, Nigeria and Beverly Hills, California.[10]