How ‘Ojuelegba’ Took Wizkid to the World
Ten years after its release, Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ endures as the anthem that connected Lagos to the world, and the propeller for Wizkid’s international rise. Read More...
Why Is Food So Expensive in Nigeria?
In Nigeria, food prices are skyrocketing. For many, food has become a luxury rather than a basic necessity. Here’s what’s causing Nigeria’s food inflation and what we can do about it. Read More...
The Ethiopian Refugees Stranded in Sudan
Over 70,000 Ethiopian refugees are stranded in Sudan amidst escalating conflicts. The complex challenges of repatriating them emphasizes the need for coordinated legal, humanitarian and diplomatic interventions. Read More...
Everything in Nigeria Leaves a Stain
In the heart of London, as Tosin’s fingers delicately braided my hair, our thoughts wove together images of Lagos—its chaotic vibrancy, the relentless yearning for home, and the indelible marks Nigeria leaves on everyone and everything. Read More...
7 Books That Will Make You Question Everything You Know About Literature
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that will make you question everything you know about literature. From a plotless novel to a novel written in verse, the books on this list push the boundaries of possibilities in literature, making for a refreshing reading experience. Read More...
‘Research Is My Favourite Part of Writing’ Osione Oseni-Elamah’s First Draft
Nigerian writer and Republic’s business and economics editor, Osione Oseni-Elamah, says it is disheartening that many people still refuse to listen to the communities most affected by climate change: ‘I came across an article about the Niger Delta floods in which residents attributed rising water levels to climate change and pollution. Disturbingly, several commenters dismissed these claims, questioning how villagers could understand climate change.’ Read More...
The Republic has Received Funding from the Mellon Foundation
The Republic is proud to announce that we’ve received $300,000 in grant funding from the Mellon Foundation! Read More...
Nigeria’s Unfinished Quest for Economic Independence
In the 70s, Nigeria tried to achieve economic independence by launching Africa’s most comprehensive industrial indigenization programme. Why didn’t it work? More importantly, what did we learn? Read More...
Madam Has Interest
Despite their purported mission of advancing women’s interests, in Nigeria, institutionalized structures such as the first lady’s office and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, more often reinforce than challenge patriarchal norms. Read More...
Is Nigeria Better Served with Parliamentary Governance?
Could a return to the parliamentary system provide the governance Nigerians yearn for? Read More...
