Hikaya Media Services Limited is positioning itself as a Nigerian convergent media and communications company built around journalism, storytelling and modern multimedia.
The company combines digital publishing, television, radio, photography, video production, strategic communication and other media services under one organisation. Its name, “Hikaya,” reflects storytelling and the company’s stated purpose of documenting important events, sharing community experiences and providing people with platforms to be heard.
According to the corporate information supplied for the profile, Hikaya Media Services Limited was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on October 2, 2024, with Registration Number RC 7972919. The company was initially registered at 20, T.O.S Benson Crescent, Utako, Abuja, before subsequently changing its registered and service address to No. F1, Yar’adua Plaza, Kofar Durbi, Nagogo Road, Katsina, Katsina State.
Abdulrazak Ahmad Jibia serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and is involved in its editorial direction, media strategy, digital development, content production and organisational growth. Engr. Adamu Attahiru of Kebbi State is the Managing Director, while Usman Ahmed heads the Commercial Department and Yahaya Ibrahim, popularly known as “Sawaba,” serves as the Katsina Branch Manager.
The ownership structure supplied for the profile identifies Abdulrazak Ahmad Jibia as a Person with Significant Control, holding 80 per cent of the company’s shares directly and indirectly. Ismail Ahmad holds the remaining 20 per cent, giving the two shareholders a combined 100 per cent interest in the company.
Hikaya’s media network includes Hikaya Newspaper, HIKAYA TV and Hikaya Radio, reflecting its convergent-media approach. Hikaya Newspaper serves as its digital journalism and publishing platform, while HIKAYA TV focuses on television and audiovisual content such as news reports, interviews, documentaries, programmes and community stories. Hikaya Radio represents its audio and radio broadcasting activities, including news, interviews, discussions and public-interest programmes.
The company’s editorial interests cover governance, politics, security, human rights, conflict and displacement, education, community development, business and the economy, agriculture, culture, youth and women, public policy and human-interest stories. It also identifies investigative journalism as an important part of its developing editorial direction, with an emphasis on accuracy, evidence and the public interest.
Northern Nigeria, particularly Katsina State, remains an important geographical and cultural area for Hikaya. The company seeks to connect stories from local communities with wider Nigerian, African and international audiences, while giving greater visibility to ordinary citizens, rural communities, young people, women, farmers, entrepreneurs, students, traditional institutions, civil-society organisations and other groups.
At the centre of Hikaya’s journalistic philosophy are truth, humanity and impact. The company’s stated approach is to provide accurate and verified information, recognise the people behind public issues and statistics, and produce journalism that improves public understanding and encourages accountability. Its guiding philosophy is summarised as: “Truthful Stories. Human Voices. Meaningful Impact.”
Hikaya also identifies investigative journalism as a major area for future development. Its proposed approach involves examining documents, public institutions, government policies, public spending, human-rights concerns, community problems and the effects of public decisions on ordinary people. Its PEOPLE → EVIDENCE → POWER → IMPACT → ACCOUNTABILITY → CHANGE model is intended to connect the experiences of affected people with verified evidence, institutional responsibility and possible solutions.
Beyond journalism, the company provides or develops capabilities in television and radio production, documentaries, photography, video production, film editing, graphic design, website development, content creation, scriptwriting, social-media content, media coverage, corporate communication, strategic communication, multimedia storytelling and journalism and digital-media training.
Its potential clients and partners include government institutions, businesses, NGOs, foundations, development organisations, civil-society groups, educational institutions, community organisations, entrepreneurs, public figures, media organisations and international development partners. This positions the company not only as a news publisher but also as a broader media and communications service provider.
The corporate information supplied for Hikaya also lists separate institutional records involving SMEDAN, CAC, the Katsina State Entrepreneurship Development Agency (KASEDA) and the Nigeria Revenue Service. The supplied records give different dates for these institutional registrations and certificates, including a SMEDAN certificate dated September 13, 2023, CAC registration dated October 2, 2024, KASEDA certification dated March 24, 2026, and a Nigeria Revenue Service record dated July 14, 2026. These are presented as separate institutional records rather than as a single registration process.
Looking ahead, Hikaya’s stated ambition is to grow from Katsina to Northern Nigeria, Nigeria, Africa and eventually the global stage. The company aims to build on the combination of local knowledge, journalism, multimedia production, broadcasting, digital technology and community storytelling to create content that can serve both local audiences and wider public-interest communities.
The company’s proposed long-term vision is to become a trusted Nigerian and African media organisation recognised for credible journalism, innovative storytelling, multimedia excellence and meaningful public engagement. Its mission is to gather, verify and communicate reliable information while giving communities a credible platform to tell their stories and participate in development.
Ultimately, Hikaya Media Services Limited says it wants to be recognised for credible journalism, responsible storytelling, strong Northern Nigerian voices, multimedia innovation and public-interest reporting. Its proposed corporate identity is captured in the tagline: “TELLING IMPORTANT STORIES. CONNECTING COMMUNITIES. INFORMING THE WORLD.”
