1 Peter 4:12–19 There are seasons in life when everything feels heavier than usual. The things you normally handle begin to drain you. A problem that once looked temporary suddenly stretches longer than expected. You pray, you endure, you try to stay hopeful—but inwardly, you are tired. And in a city like Lagos, pressure has Read More…
Several years ago, I had the pleasure of writing about the heartwarming feat of Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, Aroyinkeye I, the Orangun of Oke-Ila, in establishing Abolarin College, the first free secondary school for the underprivileged in Nigeria. Today, products of that school have gone on to exceed the expectations of many people, and several Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe Lagos is no longer talking about agriculture as a rural support activity; it is now presenting food as a major urban economy, with the state framing itself as a systems hub rather than just a consumer market. That shift matters because Lagos says its food economy is worth ₦16.14 trillion, and the Read More…
Why are so many people such as entrepreneurs, bankers, parents, medical professionals, and students constantly exhausted even after resting? Across Lagos and many urban cities today, fatigue has quietly become part of everyday life. The entrepreneur trying to keep a business afloat, the banker navigating endless targets, the parent carrying the emotional and financial responsibilities Read More…
By Friday evening, Mama Love’s Canteen and Bar had transformed into what Chiboy proudly called “Aguda Political Situation Room.” Lagos itself was tense. President Bola Tinubu had returned to Lagos after another round of international diplomacy—France, Kenya, Rwanda—landing directly into the storm clouds of APC primaries, opposition calculations, coalition rumours, and political repositioning so intense Read More…
The investment scout from the Great Lakes states of America, wherever he is today, may or may not have followed developments in Nigeria over the intervening quarter century. He may have moved on to other continents, other assignments, other conversations with other hopeful interlocutors in other hotel lobbies. But if he has been watching — Read More…
By Joy Essien For many Nigerians, real estate remains the ultimate symbol of financial stability and generational wealth. In Lagos especially, property ownership is often seen as both a practical necessity and a long-term investment strategy. Yet beneath the excitement of buying land, apartments, or rental properties lies a market that can be highly rewarding Read More…
By Joy Essien The Lekki corridor is no longer just Lagos’ luxury playground; it has become one of Africa’s most aggressively transforming investment landscapes. What was once viewed as speculative suburban expansion is now evolving into a powerful economic belt driven by infrastructure, industrial growth, and rising urban migration. From Lekki Phase 1 to Ajah, Read More…
By Joy Essien Weekend family outings in Lagos are no longer just about finding somewhere to eat or letting children burn off energy for a few hours. In the Lekki and Ajah corridor, hangout spots have evolved into full lifestyle ecosystems — spaces where recreation, dining, relaxation, entertainment, and social interaction merge into one experience. Read More…
By Joy Essien Choosing a school in Lagos today is no longer just about finding the nearest classroom or the fanciest building. Parents are now searching for institutions that can prepare their children for a fast-changing world while still nurturing character, confidence, creativity, and emotional wellbeing. In the Lekki and Ajah corridor — one of Read More…
