Civic groups condemn assault on EiE’s Yemi Adamolekun, demand apology and probe

The ‘Villagification’ of Festac Town

Presidential Pardon and its Concerns

Nahous : The New Multidisciplinary Creatives Space in Lagos

Christopher Kolade and the Lagos We Must Build

Challenges and solutions to the ban on single use plastics

Academy Press: Saluting the pioneer at 60

By Wole Olaoye “ It is not easy to be a pioneer — but oh, it is fascinating! I would not trade one moment, even the worst moment, for all the riches in the world.” - Elizabeth Blackwell When discussing colour printing in Nigeria, one recalls that in the beginning was Academy Press, sixty years ago. Before  then, there was no facility for printing colour in the country. All colour jobs had to be sent  to the UK for processing. The birth of Academy Press, therefore, was a welcome development which reverberated round the length and breadth of Independent Nigeria. Hope Waddell Credit for the very first set of

From Ponmo to Premium Leather: Will Lagos’ New Hub Change the Game?

News-Analysis for Lagos MetropolitanBy Nkanu Egbe When Lagos State unveiled the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub in Mushin this September, the fanfare was about far more than shiny machines and speeches. Officials promised 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, training for 150,000 artisans, and export earnings of US $200–250 million a year once the facility reaches full capacity. The timing is perfect: Nigeria’s leather sector is listed in the Federal Government’s diversification strategy as a “next-oil” foreign-exchange earner. But for Lagosians, the announcement intersects with a uniquely local debate—the fate of ponmo, the beloved cow-skin delicacy. For years public-health experts and economists

Wake me up when this madness is over!

By Wole Olaoye We are in a season of canonised madnesses. In this era where the old definition of decency makes no sense to the Gen-z, somebody has got to tell the truth as it is, even if it runs contrary to your psychedelic unwisdom. The intricate immoral dribbles navigated by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, to keep Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, alias Kwam 1, out of jail led the government to also bend the law to allow Comfort Emmanson off the hook. No doubt, Wasiu is a notable Fuji musician who has made good with millions of fans in Southwest Nigeria

The New African Publishers: Towards the Promised Land

By Olatoun Gabi-Williams This article explores the difficult, entangled, high risk and yet, hopeful journey of publishing on the continent, a journey exemplified by Somali scholar, Jama Musse Jama’s vision of literature and the arts as a site of reconstruction and liberation. Dr. Jama Musse Jama – An Ethno-Mathematical Blueprint Author and ethno-mathematician, Jama Musse Jama is also a renowned cultural activist and a “New African Publisher” at Ponte Invisibile, Hargeysa, Somaliland. In our 2021 interview, he asserts the multiple “social tsunamis” Africa has experienced as the single most revealing context for understanding Africa’s development and her struggles – including the struggles around

The role 21st century booksellers play in realising SDG 4—quality, inclusive and equitable education

By Oreoluwa Lesi SDG4 focuses on education and aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It includes seven targets, which cover eliminating disparities in accessing education at the early childhood and primary levels based on gender, ability, and other socio-economic factors and, as much as possible, encouraging all women and men to stay through to the tertiary level; ensuring that all youth and a large proportion of adults are literate and numerate; and ensuring that all learners can get the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment and contribute to sustainable development. When we

The Role of Worldreader in achieving SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The East African Perspective

By Joan Mwachi-Amolo (Kenya) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Among its several core targets are universal youth literacy, early childhood development, universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship. To reach SDG 4, unequal access to and quality of education must be fixed, and effective and inclusive learning environments must be created. It also requires supporting teachers, educators, and families as they facilitate learning. Tackling the Global Learning Crisis: The Transformational Power of Reading Reading is the foundation of all learning.

Of Polycules, Scorned Woman and Money Owed

By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor There are words I pride myself on not knowing the meaning of and "Polycule", if not for the trending story on the Nigerian X space over the weekend, was one of them. The entire concept behind the word makes no sense. Even animals cannot relate or seem to identify with it's meaning or practice. In Kelechi Deca's words, the word 'polycule' is simply a crass contraption that mistakes complexity for depth and often confuses the avoidance of traditional responsibility with a more enlightened form of love. With all the disgusting exposé that happened over the weekend on

One year after London–Lagos: Pelumi Nubi turns her solo drive into a courage movement for children

By Nkanu Egbe When Pelumi Nubi eased her tiny purple car — fondly named Lumi — onto the road outside London last year, she did not only set out on a journey across continents. She stepped into a story that would eventually inspire millions: a 10,000-kilometre solo drive across 17 countries, ending at the gates of Lagos after 74 remarkable days. Today, Lumi sits preserved in a Lagos museum — the John Randle Centre, a quiet monument to a loud dream — one carried by a young woman who simply refused to accept that “impossible” belonged to her vocabulary. And as Pelumi

Important Probiotics for Your Gut Health

Fermented foods are an invaluable source of probiotics and are excellent for maintaining gut health. These foods are a wonderful way to introduce beneficial bacteria into your diet. Benefits of Probiotics They improve digestion. They boost immunity. They enhance overall mental health. 5 Vegetarian-Friendly Fermented Foods Essential for Your Diet YoghurtYoghurt can be enjoyed on its own, added as a base for smoothies, included in salad dressings, or even made into popsicles and bite-sized treats. It is one of the most popular sources of probiotics. Made from fermented milk, it contains live cultures that are good for the gut. When buying, ensure you choose options with