CBI Digital Media, the parent company of CBI News, has officially launched the CBI News Mobile App, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to revolutionize the way news and information are created, shared, and experienced.
Speaking at the launch event held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Mr. Gbenga Adebija, Managing Director of CBI Digital Media, emphasized the company’s vision to be at the forefront of Africa’s digital media transformation, telling authentic African stories with credibility, creativity, and global relevance.
The CBI News App is a bold step in expanding the company’s reach and deepening engagement with audiences across Nigeria, Africa, and the world. The app is designed to provide timely, reliable, and balanced news coverage that captures the heartbeat of the continent.
According to Mr. Adebija, the app is more than just a digital product, it’s a movement – a platform for empowerment, engagement, and enlightenment. He emphasized that CBI Digital Media is poised to unveil an array of groundbreaking initiatives, each meticulously crafted to redefine the media landscape.
The launch of the CBI News App is a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation, integrity, and impact. The event was attended by distinguished guests, partners, and stakeholders, including representatives from the Bank of Industry, Polaris Bank, and Fidelity Bank, among others.
CBI Digital Media’s Founder & Group Chief Executive, Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe, has been instrumental in driving the company’s vision to own Africa’s narrative and shape its brand identity. The company’s operating philosophy, “Changing the Game, Owning the Space,” reflects its commitment to setting new standards in the media and technology space.
Meanwhile, in his own speech the founder, Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe emphasise that CBI News, as a digital-first platform is poised to redefine news consumption and storytelling across the continent and globally.
He states that “the vision for CBI News transcends mere profit, rooted instead in a powerful purpose: “To give Africa the power to tell its story without filters. To show the world that our voices deserve global rooms. To build a platform where data, fact-checking, and technology coexist with storytelling.” He emotionally highlighted a commitment to empowering young, passionate journalists who seek to tell the truth, often against commercial pressures.
The Founder concluded with a powerful call to action: “The world does not change when we speak. The world changes when truth speaks – through us.”
The CBI News App is now readily available for download on both iOS and Android platforms, offering users comprehensive access to a diverse range of news content, including politics, business, entertainment, and sports.
