About Altisco Magazine

Welcome to Altisco Magazine and Mujallar ALTISCO, a premier bilingual publication dedicated to insightful reporting, cultural preservation, and the promotion of developmental governance within Northern Nigeria and the wider region.

Our Vision & Mission

Our motto, “Hantsi Leka Gidan Kowa” (Sunlight Peeks into Every Home), serves as the cornerstone of our journalistic philosophy. We are committed to transparency, inclusivity, and the delivery of reliable information. Just as sunlight reaches every household, we strive to bring high-quality analysis, educational content, and critical updates to every member of our community, ensuring that information is a bridge to progress for all.

Bilingual Excellence

To better serve a diverse readership and bridge the gap between regional tradition and global discourse, we operate as a dual-language platform:

  • Altisco Magazine (English): Focuses on in-depth features, policy analysis, and editorial commentary tailored for professional and academic audiences.

  • Mujallar ALTISCO (Hausa): Delivers community-focused news, cultural heritage stories, and grassroots updates, ensuring our reporting resonates deeply with the local language and heritage.

Editorial Leadership

Our publication is guided by a distinguished board of academics and professionals who ensure the highest standards of intellectual and journalistic integrity:

  • Editor-in-Chief, Altisco Magazine: Muhammad Sajo, PhD

  • Editor-in-Chief, Mujallar ALTISCO: Abdullahi Yunusa, PhD

  • Secretary (English & Hausa Versions): Yusuf Ladan Sanyinna, PhD

Core Focus Areas

From documenting the transformative policies of state leadership to highlighting local humanitarian efforts, Altisco Magazine covers a broad spectrum of vital issues:

  • Governance & Leadership: Tracking the progress of state and national initiatives, with a particular focus on development in Sokoto and surrounding regions.

  • Security & Community Safety: Providing objective reporting on security strategies and initiatives aimed at fostering peace.

  • Social Welfare & Development: Highlighting projects related to education, food security, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.

  • Culture & Faith: Respectfully documenting regional traditions and significant religious observances, such as Ramadan and Eid celebrations.

Our Commitment

Altisco Magazine is more than a news source; it is a platform for public engagement. Whether through our print editions or digital presence, we aim to empower our readers with the knowledge necessary to participate in the growth and stability of our society.