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…
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The Cost of Nigeria — Part 1
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…
Part Two: Independent Too Soon?
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…
Trash Energy Revolution
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…
BJ: A Life Of Impact
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…
Iran, Israel, America…Wetin concern my generator?
Wars have a curious way of travelling. They begin as distant headlines—maps on television screens, analysts in dark suits explaining geopolitics—and somehow end up in the most ordinary places: a fuel queue in Mushin, a market stall in Mile 12, or a beer parlour in Aguda. That was how the matter of the United States, Read More…
Top Event Planners in Ikeja for Corporate and Social Events (2026 Guide)
Ikeja is more than the administrative capital of Lagos State. Over the past two decades it has evolved into one of the city’s most active centres for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, and high-profile social celebrations. From the hotels and conference halls around Ikeja GRA to event venues near Alausa and Allen Avenue, the district hosts Read More…
Top Cleaning Services in Lekki & Victoria Island (2026 Guide)
Keeping homes and offices clean in the Lekki and Victoria Island axis of Lagos is no small task. Between the dust carried by coastal winds, the rapid pace of new property development, and the high expectations of residents and businesses, maintaining spotless interiors often requires professional help. For many professionals, entrepreneurs, and families living in Read More…
A New Chapter for Lagos Metropolitan
Lagos is not just a city. It is a living organism. Every morning, more than twenty million people wake up and begin the daily choreography that keeps Africa’s largest metropolis moving. Traders open their stalls before sunrise. Ferries and buses begin their routes across lagoon and land. Office towers flicker to life. Construction cranes rise Read More…
Cash vs Roots: The ₦10 million divide tearing Makoko apart
As demolition fallout deepens, Lagos faces a difficult question: redevelopment, compensation, or the survival of a centuries-old water community. The current tensions in Makoko did not begin this week. The dispute traces back to late December 2025, when Lagos State enforcement teams began demolishing stilt houses along sections of the lagoon-facing settlement. Authorities said the Read More…