Major Nigerian news websites and media platforms experienced a widespread technical outage on Tuesday, following issues with Cloudflare, a US-based internet infrastructure company that supports millions of websites globally.
The disruption affected websites including PUNCH Newspapers, Vanguard, Daily Trust, Nairaland, The Nation, The Guardian Nigeria, and Bellanaija, among others.
Visitors were met with Cloudflare error messages, leaving users unable to access news, features, and timely updates.
The outage came at a critical time for Nigerian audiences, as the country grappled with several high-profile stories, including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, and the PDP factional crisis in Abuja, among others.
For many Nigerians, traditional news websites remain the most trusted source of verified information.
The outage forced readers to rely on social media channels and blogs for updates, raising concerns about credibility and misinformation.
Media platforms like PUNCH, The Nation, and Vanguard rely heavily on daily web traffic for audience engagement, meaning the outage likely resulted in significant drops in metrics and online reach. This also equates to a drop in revenue targets for the day.
