Nigerian Observer of the "Nigerian Observer" and other Nigerian papers published in 1999 noted that it had a relatively small circulation, with only 15% of column inches taken up by advertisements, compared to 50% in a typical North American paper. Many of the ads were government bulletins; low revenue coupled with shortage of newsprint had the effect of limiting coverage of events, and in particular of limiting investigative reporting. Nigerian Observer The Nigerian Observer is a daily newspaper published in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It has been published since 29 May 1968. The publisher, Bendel Newspapers Company Limited, is owned by
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs of King's College, London as a Nigerian expert on Anglo–Nigerian relations. Other Directors-General have been Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, Professor Ibrahim Gambari , Professor Gabriel Olusanya, Dr George Obiozor, Professor Joy Ogwu, Professor Osita Eze and Professor Bola A. Akinterinwa, "PhD Sorbonne, fniia, inma, fssan". Nigerian Institute of International Affairs The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs was established in 1961, to provide a platform of ideas on what direction Nigeria should follow on international policies, having regards to relationship with the outside world. The institute is headed by a Director-General, as of date in person of Professor Bukar Bukarambe The Nigerian