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Commenting and Submission Guidelines

Last updated on: Monday, 09 June 2025

Welcome to the Commenting and Submission Guidelines for The Gazette News Nigeria Limited, an independent Nigerian media company dedicated to providing insightful news coverage across Africa and the world. Our commenting platform on www.thegazette.com.ng is a space for vibrant and respectful debate on the topics covered in our articles. We value this community as a place where diverse opinions can be expressed and critiqued civilly. Below, we outline how you can participate, the standards we uphold, and the processes for moderation and account management.

1. Commenting

How can I post a comment?

To post a comment on an article, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your account on www.thegazette.com.ng.
  2. Navigate to the article you wish to comment on.
  3. Click or tap the comment icon to open the commenting section.
  4. Write and submit your comment in the provided text box.

Our commenting platform is designed to foster meaningful discussion on the subjects of our articles. We strive to maintain a respectful and engaging community where different perspectives can be shared. To ensure this, all comments must adhere to The Gazette Nigeria’s standards for civility, as outlined below and in Clause 4.2 of our Terms and Conditions.

For your comment to pass moderation and be published, it must:

Comments that will not be allowed include, but are not limited to:

Additionally, we ask that you refrain from posting comments that include commercial promotions, sponsorships, petitions, or chain messages.

You are welcome to provide civil criticism of our reporting, provided it is relevant to the specific article you are commenting on. For a complete list of our commenting guidelines, see Clause 4.2 of our Terms and Conditions.

What if a comment doesn’t meet The Gazette Nigeria’s guidelines?

If you notice a comment that appears to violate our civility guidelines, please use the "Report" button located at the bottom right of the comment to notify our editorial team.

Once reported, a member of our team will review the comment to determine whether it should be removed. The comment will remain visible during the review process. For more details, see Clause 4.4.4 of our Terms and Conditions.

To maintain transparency and accountability, we remove the entire comment if it fails to meet our guidelines. If your comment is removed, you are welcome to submit a revised version that complies with our standards. See Clause 4.4.3 of our Terms and Conditions.

If I don’t want to connect my The Gazette Nigeria account with a Facebook or Google authenticated account, or I don’t have a Facebook or Google account, can I still comment on articles?

Yes, you can still comment without connecting your The Gazette Nigeria account to a Facebook or Google account. However, your comment will be submitted to a moderator for review to ensure it meets our Terms and Conditions. Once approved, your comment will be published online, which may take up to 24 hours or longer.

What should I do if I can’t see my comment on www.thegazette.com.ng?

To ensure an open and healthy discussion platform, we encourage you to connect your The Gazette Nigeria account to a Facebook, Google, or Apple authenticated account for faster comment approval. If you do not connect a social account, your comment will undergo manual moderation, which may take up to 24 hours. If your comment is deemed inappropriate per our Terms and Conditions, it will be removed. If you believe your comment was removed in error, please contact us at support@thegazette.com.ng.

What is The Gazette Nigeria Expert?

The Gazette Nigeria Expert is an invite-only community of respected journalists, analysts, and thought leaders with expertise in African and global affairs. This group aims to foster informed and meaningful discourse on critical issues. On www.thegazette.com.ng, members of this community are identifiable by the "The Gazette Nigeria Expert" badge on their profile.

Why do we have upvotes but no downvotes?

We have removed downvotes to promote a positive and constructive community culture, focusing on encouraging meaningful engagement rather than discouraging opinions. This approach aligns with practices adopted by other media organizations.

Why does a URL I posted in a comment appear as plain text (i.e., is not a clickable link)?

URLs from websites deemed safe by our moderation team will appear as clickable links. If a URL is displayed as plain text, it may not be on our safe list. You can contact our moderation team at support@thegazette.com.ng to request a review of the URL for suitability.

Why are some commenters’ images clickable?

If a user’s profile is linked to an "Author" profile in our system (e.g., a The Gazette Nigeria journalist or contributor), their profile image will be clickable and link to their author index page on www.thegazette.com.ng.

2. Account, Moderation, and Privacy

Why am I required to register for an account?

To ensure that commenters are real individuals and agree to our Terms and Conditions, all users must register for a free account on www.thegazette.com.ng before posting comments. Registration helps maintain accountability and fosters a responsible commenting environment.

We require a valid email address for registration, but we value your privacy and will not display your contact information in the comment section. You may create a display name for commenting, but please avoid using a name that impersonates another person. See Clause 4.1 of our Terms and Conditions.

Why do you encourage connecting my The Gazette Nigeria account to a Facebook or Google authenticated account?

Connecting your account to a Facebook, Google, or Apple authenticated account helps us create a transparent and healthy discussion platform. This allows us to display basic information, such as your first name, the first initial of your surname, and your social media avatar, enhancing the experience and accountability for all readers.

Does The Gazette Nigeria moderate the discussion boards?

Yes, we moderate all comments on our discussion boards to ensure they adhere to our guidelines and promote reader engagement with our stories. Moderation helps maintain an informative and respectful space for exchanging diverse perspectives. See Clause 4.4.2 of our Terms and Conditions.

To focus on recent content and discussions, we automatically close comment threads 14 days after an article is first published.

Have there been any changes made to the moderation policy?

We regularly review our moderation policy to ensure it supports a healthy and positive level of discourse. Any updates will be reflected in our Terms and Conditions or communicated as needed.

Will my contact information be made public when readers click on my profile?

No, we will only display your profile image, first name, and surname initial from your connected social account, along with the date you joined The Gazette Nigeria. If no name is provided via social login, we will display a partial email address. Only users with existing author profiles (e.g., journalists) will have additional author information displayed on their author index pages.

3. Technical Support

How do I register for an account?

To register for a free account:

  1. Visit www.thegazette.com.ng/login.
  2. Click "Create an account" at the bottom of the page.
  3. Follow the prompts to provide a valid email address and create a password.

This process takes just a few minutes.

How can I connect my The Gazette Nigeria account to a Facebook or Google authenticated account?

Desktop

If you have an existing The Gazette Nigeria account:

  1. Go to www.thegazette.com.ng.
  2. Click the login button in the top right corner.
  3. Log in with your The Gazette Nigeria account.
  4. Click your profile image in the top right corner.
  5. Click the “Get Connected” button and link your account using a Facebook, Google, or Apple account.

If you do not have an account:

  1. Go to www.thegazette.com.ng.
  2. Click the login button in the top right corner.
  3. Sign up with your Facebook, Google, or Apple account.

Mobile

If you have an existing The Gazette Nigeria account:

  1. Go to www.thegazette.com.ng.
  2. Tap the menu icon and click “Sign In/Up.”
  3. Log in with your The Gazette Nigeria account.
  4. Tap the menu icon and tap your profile image.
  5. Tap “Get Connected” and link your account using a Facebook, Google, or Apple account.

If you do not have an account:

  1. Go to www.thegazette.com.ng.
  2. Tap the menu icon and click “Sign In/Up.”
  3. Sign up with your Facebook, Google, or Apple account.

When will I receive email notifications?

Our commenting platform includes email notifications to keep you informed. You will receive an email when:

How can I unsubscribe from email notifications?

To stop receiving email notifications:

3. Others

Reporting errors to The Gazette Nigeria

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy in our reporting and appreciate reader input on potential errors. If you notice a factual error, please contact us at editorial@thegazette.com.ng rather than posting corrections in the comment section. All corrections will be displayed within the body of the article.

What if I have additional questions?

For complete details about our commenting platform, please refer to our Terms and Conditions. For further questions about commenting on www.thegazette.com.ng, contact us at:

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