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Newswatch magazine is a privately owned Nigerian weekly magazine published by Newswatch Communications Limited (NCL), 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 . Since that first edition in 1885, Newswatch has become a household name in Nigeria , winning several professional awards nationally and internationally. Its success heralded a major revolution in the publishing world in Nigeria . There are now numerous magazines all aping Newswatch but unable to match its integrity, impartiality and fearlessness in the coverage of events. Many of Newswatch editors have become familiar with harassment from official circles since publication started in 1985. The magazine’s first editor-in-chief Dele Giwa was assassinated on October 19, 1986 by a parcel bomb, while the magazine was shut down for six months in 1987 because of its scrutinizing and critical coverage of government affairs. Since then, other editors have been in and out of detention because of the magazine’s stance on issues which are important to Nigeria ’s development and well being.

Editorial Outlook

Newswatch is a weekly newsmagazine, published Mondays and 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 on 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 magazine is sold on the streets in London and the United states , but also circulates by subscription in the 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 , United Kingdom . Clients can subscribe to both the print and web versions of the magazine at www.newswatchngr.com/store.

Newswatch’s 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.

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