Africa does not have a dog in the fight going on in the Middle East. “Operation Epic Fury” is a war between a tag team of a lion and a polar bear on the one hand and a honey badger and its army of unseen Tasmanian devils on the other. What we have learnt so Read More…
Lagos Island remains the historic and commercial heart of Lagos, Nigeria. For decades, it has been the epicenter of trade, governance, finance, and culture. From the colonial architecture surrounding Marina to iconic landmarks like the National Museum Lagos, Lagos Cathedral, and Glover Memorial Hall, the island holds a special place in the story of Nigeria’s Read More…
Victoria Island is one of the most prominent business and residential districts in Lagos, Nigeria. Known for its skyline of upscale buildings, corporate headquarters, luxury hotels, and shopping hubs like Mega Plaza Shopping Mall, the district has long served as the financial heartbeat of the city. From international companies to Nigerian banks, many of the Read More…
Football has a unique ability to unite Lagos. It also has a remarkable ability to divide a beer parlour within five minutes. That was how the matter of the Super Eagles and the 2026 World Cup qualification reached our table in Aguda. The conversation started innocently enough. Someone mentioned that the Nigeria Football Federation was Read More…
Starting a business in Lagos can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. The city is one of Africa’s most vibrant commercial hubs, with millions of potential customers and thousands of competing businesses. From the markets of Balogun and Alaba to the tech corridors of Yaba and Lekki, entrepreneurs are constantly launching new ideas Read More…
On Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lagos House in Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu swore in the board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), marking what many observers see as a turning point in the energy future of Nigeria’s largest city. The ceremony itself lasted barely an hour. Yet its implications could reshape how Read More…
Nigeria’s 63% Poverty Surge: Reform, Inflation and the New Hardship Economy As poverty in Nigeria climbs toward 63%, affecting about 141 million people, economists debate whether President Bola Tinubu’s reforms are the cause of the crisis—or the painful medicine needed to stabilise Africa’s largest economy. A Nation Where Poverty Now Touches Most Households Nigeria entered Read More…
The Mental Health Risks of Raising Emotionally Immature Children The Slow Work of Recovery After years of coping, relapse, and uncertainty, Ademuyiwa’s journey slowly began to take a different shape—not overnight, but in small, steady steps. What became clear to his family and to those supporting him was that recovery is rarely about a single Read More…
Ever wondered what happens to the trash we throw away? Sure, some of it gets recycled, and some end up in landfills. But did you know there’s a way to actually turn our waste into energy? Yep, it’s actually called waste-to-energy (WTE), and it’s a fascinating mix of science, engineering and environmental smarts. Let’s chat Read More…
A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.— Jackie Robinson There could only have been one BJ in any academic environment. Biodun Jeyifo! Bee-Jay! Like a hawk flying high above the environment, he had a bird’s-eye view of goings-on among mortals—our daily struggles to make meaning of our sojourn. Read More…
