By Joy Mfon Essien The Lagos Business Reality Lagos is not just Nigeria’s commercial capital—it is its economic heartbeat. From the ports of Apapa to the tech hubs of Yaba and the corporate towers of Victoria Island, the city hums with relentless energy. Every day, thousands of entrepreneurs launch new ventures, drawn by the promise Read More…
The Hidden Weight Behind Strength Omolara (not her real name) is a woman many would admire at first glance. She is accomplished, thoughtful, and deeply responsible. She runs her own business, shows up for others, and carries herself with quiet strength. From the outside, she looks like a woman who has it all together. But Read More…
There’s something satisfying about sipping a drink you made by yourself. The process of mixing flavors, choosing ingredients and serving it just the way you like is oddly calming. Homemade drinks are not just for hot summer days – they’re a way to personalise your refreshment, experiment with flavors and even impress friends when they Read More…
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…
