Foundation for Investigative Journalism

The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting injustice, holding those in power accountable, and giving a voice to the unheard. Established by Fisayo Soyombo in June 2020, our mission is to reveal the truth by going around official channels and countering misinformation. We aim to make this information available to the public in a way that is easy to understand and helps them make informed choices in their daily lives.

National

English

Online/Digital

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#176558

Nigeria

#1119

Articles

Nigeria’s Subnational Digital Business Reforms on Life Support

3 weeks ago | fij.ng | Timileyin Akinmoyeje

SPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria’s Subnational Digital Business Reforms on Life Support Despite $68 Million Funding
Sijibomi Ogundele's Sujimoto Construction Withholds Lagos Man's N90m

2 months ago | fij.ng | Emmanuel Uti

Isaac, a Lagos resident, has accused Sujimoto Construction Company Limited of failing to honour an investment agreement that has left him with an outstanding balance of over N90 million. Speaking to FIJ, Isaac, who preferred only his first name in print, said he invested N70 million in Sujimoto Construction Company in 2021 and rolled over his investment twice because the company failed to pay him on two maturity dates.
FLASHBACK: These Senators, Reps Challenged Their Suspension. They Won in Court

2 months ago | fij.ng | Abimbola Abatta

The Senate suspended Natasha Akpoti-Udughan, the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for six months on Thursday. Her suspension came amid the sexual harassment claims she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. She formally petitioned the Senate over the claims on Wednesday, but the petition was deemed “dead on arrival”.
BREAKING: Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

2 months ago | fij.ng | Daniel Ojukwu

The Senate on Thursday issued a six-month suspension to Natasha Akpoti-Udughan, the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. It reached a majority vote in agreement with the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Code of Conduct. During plenary, Akpoti-Uduaghan was denied an opportunity to speak before Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President who called for a vote.
Witness Says Military Men Invaded Ikeja Electric, Assaulted Staff Over Power Disconnection

2 months ago | fij.ng | Opeyemi Lawal

Uniformed military officers invaded the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IE) in Alausa, Lagos, on Thursday morning and assaulted staff after their power supply was disconnected. FIJ gathered that the officers, who were from the Sam Ethan Air Force Base in Ikeja, stormed the power distribution company’s office and physically assaulted staff over the disconnection. They also prevented anyone from entering or leaving the premises while attacking the employees.
Sales Rep Elohor Moses Ibeh Took Customer’s N13.8m for 3 Trucks of Cement. He Delivered Only One

2 months ago | fij.ng | Akinjide Adebowale

Mercy Edward and Everest Edward paid N13.8 million to Elohor Moses Ibeh for three trucks of Dangote cement in 2024. He delivered just one. Then, he began to give excuses before he stopped responding to their inquiries altogether. Edward told FIJ that her husband used to be a distributor of Dangote cement until the company increased the minimum number of trucks a distributor must buy.
Plateau's 96-Year-Old Takkas Bridge Remains Fragile Despite FG’s N200m Allocation in 2024

2 months ago | fij.ng | Abimbola Abatta

As predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in February, rain is expected to start later than usual in Plateau and seven northern states. Residents of Takkas, a rural community in Plateau’s Pankshin Local Government Area (LGA), are worried. Takkas residents have been battling terrible roads for years, and when the rainy season starts, accompanied by flooding, movement becomes difficult on the road.
Through Katsina’s Kidnapping Routes: How Terrorists Strike and Escape

2 months ago | fij.ng | Opeyemi Lawal

On Sunday, four students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, were abducted from their hostel in Paris Quarters behind their school. According to several media reports, the students’ hostel was attacked by a large group of terrorists (referred to as bandits) around 2:20 am. A consequence of their attack was the kidnapping of four students who have been identified as Wali Kayode (25), Fahad Muhammad (20), Emmanuel and one yet-to-be-identified student.
EXPLAINER: How FG Gets Away With Paying 'Corpers' N37,000 Less Than Minimum Wage

2 months ago | fij.ng | Daniel Ojukwu

When the federal government announced a N77,000 monthly allowance to replace the N33,000 each member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) received, it stirred some excitement among corps members. Six months have gone by since the announcement. Each month, social media witnesses a recurring theme of lamentation as the anticipation and dashing of hopes somewhat mirror a promising series with an underwhelming finale.
'I Don't Know What the Story Is About', Akpabio Supporter Tells Interviewer

2 months ago | fij.ng | Abimbola Abatta

A woman who came out to support Senate President Godswill Akpabio at a protest said she did not know the story and accusations against the Akwa Ibom senator. Two groups of supporters, one on the side of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, and the other for Akpabio, protested at the National Assembly on Wednesday.