The Informant247 Explained

The Informant247
Logo Alt:	The Informant247 logo
Type:	News, entertainment, politics
Language:	English
Location City:	Ilorin, Kwara State
Location Country:	Nigeria
Area Served:	Nigeria
Founder:	Salihu Shola Taofeek
Registration:	None
Launch Date:	2017
Current Status:	Active
Programming Language:	HTML, CSS, JavaScript

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]

Offerings

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]

Notes and References

1. News: Adeniyi . Olawale . 2022-01-08 . The Informant247: Online Newspaper Putting Ordinary Nigerians At The Centre Of News Agenda . Naija News . 2022-04-14.
2. News: About Us . The Informant247 . 2022-04-14.
3. News: Abdulkareem . Mumini . 2022-01-07 . Online medium to train Kwara undergraduates on journalism . . 2022-04-14.
4. News: 2022-03-26 . AAUA, AAU, others shine at essay competition . . 2022-04-14.
5. News: Oyekola . Tunde . 2022-01-04 . Online platform to train undergraduates in journalism . . 2022-04-14.
6. News: 2022-04-08 . Informant247 launches fact-checking platform to combat spread of fake news . . 2022-04-14.