There’s no shortage of sober headlines about Nigeria’s economic journey. Over the past few years, policymakers in Abuja have taken bold steps to steady an economy in distress — removing long-standing fuel subsidies, liberalising the…
In Nigeria, electricity isn’t just a utility—it’s a life teacher. One minute, your fan hums like a loyal companion; the next, darkness crashes in, and your fridge starts singing the lonely song of emptiness. NEPA—our…
On the busy streets of Abuja, where the early morning rush collides with midday heat and evening calm, a distinct aroma is catching attention — not of roasted peanuts or suya, but of Arabian coffee,…
As the sun dips and the city lights flicker on, a different kind of buzz takes over Nigeria’s capital. It isn’t from traffic or the evening rush — it’s the sound of charcoal crackling, vendors…
Nigeria’s sons and daughters living abroad send home billions of dollars every year, a lifeline for households and the broader economy. In 2023 alone, remittances to the country topped an estimated $20 billion, making Nigeria…
On any given Saturday in a Nigerian community, you might find clean water flowing from a new borehole, mothers and infants receiving health checks, or children in neat classrooms being taught hygiene and literacy. In…
Nigeria is not just Africa’s most populous nation; it is one of its most complex economies. With over 200 million people spread across more than 250 ethnic groups and vast disparities in wealth, education and…
Lagos, Abuja, London, Toronto — the conversation about Nigeria often starts with a hashtag and spreads across continents in seconds. From the visceral outrage of #EndSARS to the weary sigh of “Japa”, Nigerian voices online…
For many Nigerians living overseas, the dream of opportunity still beckons. But increasingly, that dream is clouded by stories of suspicion, hostility and, at times, open discrimination from some host communities. In Johannesburg, where a…
In a country of more than 250 ethnic groups, Nigeria’s sense of self has long been shaped by deep traditions, languages, religion and region. But in recent years, voices across society — from artists and…
