IN THE BEGINNING
Fistnews Media Limited, publishers of FISTNEWS Newspapers was established in 2019 by Mr. Youpele Larry (a renowned, ) He is from Nembe land in the present Bayelsa state of Nigeria. FISTNEWS Media limited FISTNEWS Media limited The maiden copy of FISTNEWS hit the news stands as a weekly on Sunday June 3rd, 2019 with the motto: Towards a better life for the People. It went daily on June 23, 2020. It aims to serve the people through unflinching commitment to free enterprise, the rule of law and good governance.
DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
Consequently, for every copy of FISTNEWS purchased, at least ten people queue to read the same copy. FISTNEWS is a family-oriented newspaper which also appeals to the upwardly Mobile Executive and Captains of Industry. Very importantly, to meet the growing demands of the market, the paper circulates 20,000 copies (daily) in Lagos, the nation’s business heartbeat. Others include Abuja-12,000 copies, South-West 15,000, South-South 25,000, South-East 15,000, North Central 18,000, North-East 7,500 and North-west 7,500. These total 120,000 copies with a Print Run of 130,000 copies daily. Categorically, it is a newspaper with a penetrating reach to all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria which is today complemented by the most sophisticated, global readership through the internet address https://www.fistnewss.blogspot.com Fistnews is a reference point in sports journalism. We dare say that we serve the menu hot and fresh in this area and a high level of professionalism is used, thus, this is too obvious to warrant any serious argument.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY
In pursuit of its aim and objective of a better life for the people of Nigeria, the paper organized a public lecture in 1995 with the topic: Crisis and Reconstruction of the Nigerian economy by Prof. Bade Onimode. By 1996, another lecture was held with the topic: Understanding the Nigerian Economy and Polity in the 20th Century. It was delivered by the renowned historian, Dr. Yusufu bala Usman. In order for a broader perspective to be achieved, another lecture was organized on “Africa and Global Competitiveness in the next millennium (i.e. 21st century). This lecture was delivered by a Ghanaian Professor, Dr. Kwesi Botchwey, Director, Africa Programs and Research, Harvard Institute for International Development, Cambridge, USA. FISTNEWS has also contributed greatly to finding solutions to the Niger Delta crisis by initiating public discuss and setting agenda for dialogue. It organised the “ONE VOICE” Conference for stakeholders in the South South. FISTNEWS has successfully organised the ANNUAL BANKING AWARDS, an event held in high esteem locally and internationally.
OUR VISION
To be the Best Media group with the Widest Reach through innovation backed by excellent service delivery, highly motivated human capital and latest technology.
OUR MISSION
To impact positively on our Readers/Clients and society by providing high quality, reliable and affordable media products for promoting knowledge, political stability and economic prosperity.
OUR CORE VALUES
Equity and Fairness, Integrity ,Excellence
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY What some Nigerian advertising practitioners say about FIS “FISRNEWS is consistent in quality and style. These make it a good advertising medium” Fame Ecosystem Media Director, Mediacom. “We have a good relationship with
FISTNEWS FISTNEWS. I can’t remember the last time they missed our ads. They are very professional”
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Samuel Livingstone
You cannot advertise fast moving-consumer-goods without the FISTNEWS. Ditto for electronics”. Youpele Livingstone Ayebatonbara, Senior Media Group Head, Lintas. “I consider
FISTNEWS a good national daily particularly after the reorganization two years ago. It is now a very efficient newspaper that is quite responsive to advertising needs.” Mr. Bara John Moses Lintas.
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