Nigeria: News, Stories and Analysis.
‘The Book Controls You’ Chinelo Okparanta’s First Draft
Novelist, Chinelo Okparanta’s debut novel was gentle. Her next one will be unflinching. Read our interview. Read More...
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A Less Glamorous Remake Review: ‘Glamour Girls’ (2022)
Although the Glamour Girls remake may seem to appeal to a newer audience, in establishing its glamour, much of the story is lost. Read more. Read More...
We Cannot Eat Our Cake and Have It The Unnecessary Expanse of Nigeria’s Wheat Economy
It is essential to understand the history of wheat consumption in Nigeria in order better to understand the rising demand for wheat flour in Nigeria. Read more Read More...
In the Mould of Aminu Kano Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwassiya Movement in Kano
Nigeria's 2023 elections might provide the strongest opportunity for former minister, senator, and governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to assert his claim as the rightful heir to Kano’s most illustrious son. Read more Read More...
The Bellwether State What Ekiti State Can Tell Us About the 2023 Election
The manner in which Ekiti’s June 2022 governorship election unfolded could foreshadow Nigeria's 2023 presidential election. Read more Read More...
Fire for Fire Zamfara State Government Wants to Issue Gun Licenses to its Residents to Protect Themselves from Bandits
On Sunday, 26 June 2022, the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, announced that residents of the state can now apply to own gun licenses to protect themselves from gunmen and kidnappers. Read more. Read More...
Much Ado About Nothing? Reviewing Nigeria’s Debt Situation
Nigeria’s debt situation has been wrongly emphasized as distressed when it is not yet an extreme cause for concern. Read more. Read More...
The Leading Vibe Tems Has Become the First Female Nigerian Artist to Win a BET Award
On 26 June, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as ‘Tems’ became the first female Nigerian artist to win a BET award. Read more. Read More...
Citizens Over Terrorists Lessons for Nigeria from Afghanistan
Unlike in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has routinely threatened the freedom of women, the Nigerian state must continue to prioritize empowering the most vulnerable in society. Read more. Read More...
Diesel and Petrol Go Hand in Hand Why There Is Fuel Scarcity in Lagos and Abuja
On 20 June many filling stations in Lagos shut down operations claiming that they couldn't keep selling petrol for N165 per litre. Read more. Read More...
