Along Nigeria’s ‘spiritual highway’, prayer camps create a new urban future
The vast prayer camps challenge stereotypes of Nigerian cities as chaotic, dysfunctional, and driven by religious tension.
Nigeria’s border closure failed to stop smuggling. Here’s why
Border closure fails when it ignores the daily political and economic dynamics operating in the borders.
Young Nigerian women want to go into politics – party rules and older men keep them out
It’s not lack of ambition that keeps young women out of politics.
Onyeka Onwenu remembered: Nigerian pop star, activist and voice of national unity
Onyeka Onwenu remembered: Nigerian pop star, activist and voice of national unity Austin Emielu , University of Ghana - The news of the death of Nigerian musician Onyeka Onwenu on 30 July 2024 hit me, as a musician and popular music scholar , li
Nigerian farmers lack insurance: payouts triggered by weather data offer a solution
Ifedotun Aina , University of Cape Town and Opeyemi Ayinde , University of Ilorin - Agriculture is hugely important to Nigeria. It makes up about a quarter of the country’s economy, and almost half of the population are smallholder farmers. Most farm
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Along Nigeria’s ‘spiritual highway’, prayer camps create a new urban future
The vast prayer camps challenge stereotypes of Nigerian cities as chaotic, dysfunctional, and driven by religious tension.…
Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy
Kester Onor , Nigerian Institute of International Affairs - Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82 , was …
Boko Haram on the rise again in Nigeria: how it’s survived and how to weaken it
Saheed Babajide Owonikoko , Modibbo Adama University of Technology Abubakar Shekau, the erstwhile leader of the terrorist group Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad (JAS) , died in 2021. The west African group, a…

Warm Hospitality Makes Nigeria a Memorable Travel Destination
Over your travels, you will discover that few places can match the warmth and vibrancy found in Nigeria. As the most populous country in Africa, Niger…
Nigeria is the world’s 2nd biggest plastic polluter: expert insights into the crisis
Wale Fatade , The Conversation Plastic pollution is a major problem in Nigeria. Recent research identified the country as a plastic pollution hotspot …

Taste Bold and Flavorful Dishes in Nigeria’s Local Cuisine
Bold flavors paint a vivid picture of the culinary landscape in Nigeria, enticing the senses with a vibrant array of spices, herbs, and fresh ingredients. When you explore the local cuisine, you begin on a mouthwatering …
US-Nigeria relations: what it means to be a ‘country of particular concern’ and why it matters
Saheed Babajide Owonikoko , Modibbo Adama University of Technology For the second time in five years, Nigeria has been designated a “country of partic…
Nigerians throw naira notes around to show love: but it could land you in jail
Abiodun Odusote , University of Lagos - The legal implication of physically damaging the naira, Nigeria’s currency, came into focus recently with the …
Young Nigerian women want to go into politics – party rules and older men keep them out
It’s not lack of ambition that keeps young women out of politics.…

11 million Nigerian children are going hungry: how this hurts their health and what needs to be done
Blessing Akombi-Inyang , UNSW Sydney Unicef, the UN agency for children, reported in June 2024 that around 11 million Nigerian children were experienc…
Natural Wonders Like Erin Ijesha Waterfall Attract Global Tourists
Tourism has become an necessary part of many cultures and economies around the world, and natural wonders such as the Erin Ijesha Waterfall continue t…




