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Patriarchy persists in Nigeria -- and men aren't the only ones who keep it that way

Chrisland Schools on Victoria Island in Lagos was recently in the news for the wrong reasons. Nigerian newspapers – and…

The Conversation

Ride-hailing in Lagos: algorithmic impacts and driver resistance

In July 2014, the ride-hailing app Uber emerged in Lagos, offering the public improved mobility through technology. Uber, at the…

The Conversation

Hustling in Lagos is 'survival in hell'

LAGOS: It's midnight. Luxury cars arrive outside Cocoon, a nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria's largest and most vibrant city.

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Hustling in Lagos to 'survive in hell'

Lagos (AFP) - It's midnight.Luxury cars arrive outside Cocoon, a nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria's largest and most vibrant city.In minutes,…

Nigerian workers begin 3-day protest against university shutdowns

At the heart of the continuing strike is a 2009 agreement that the academics claim the government is yet to…

Nigerians bask in Amusan's record-breaking athletic glory

Lagos (AFP) - Nigerians, including three presidential candidates, basked in the glory of the country's first world athletics gold medal,…

Lagos wins Osman Sagar Cup

Hyderabad: The five-year-old mare Lagos, ridden by Suraj Narredu, won the Osman Sagar Cup, the main

Shortlist announced for Waterstones debut fiction prize

The ‘dazzling’ finalists include Sequoia Nagamatsu, Eloghosa Osunde, Tara M Stringfellow, Tess Gunty and Louise Kennedy

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria's Twitter ban unlawful: W.African court

Lagos (AFP) - A seven-month ban on Twitter use in Nigeria was unlawful, according to a court ruling by West…

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Bodies of all 17 on board recovered after Lagos boat accident

Seventeen bodies have been recovered in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos after a boat accident that led to a frantic search…

‘British’ girl rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in Algarve pool

A four-year-old “British” girl has been rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at a swimming pool in the Algarve…

Evening Standard

Graft Allegations Dog Nigeria’s Main Presidential Hopefuls

The fight against corruption has been a top campaign issue in Nigeria’s last two presidential elections, but the history of…

Bloomberg

3D printing proves a revolution for manufacturing in Nigeria

It’s Monday morning and engineer Akinwole Akinpelu is seated in front of his computer screen as he prepares a 3D…

Radio France Internationale

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The reclusive TikTok star powering Nigeria’s street Afrobeats scene

When the trendy Afrobeats genre is scrubbed of its Western-approved sheen, DJ YK is one of its powerful engines.

Air pollution in fast-growing African cities presents a risk of premature death

Ten more African cities have signed on to the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration to improve air quality. C40 is…

The Conversation

In Nigeria’s disappearing forests, loggers outnumber trees

From 2001 to 2021, Nigeria lost over 1.1 million hectares of tree cover, a 11 per cent decrease, equal to…

The Independent UK

Seven stowaways and a hijacked oil tanker: the strange case of the Nave Andromeda

The long read: In October 2020 an emergency call was received from a ship in British waters. After a full-scale…

The Guardian - UK

Lagos ex-governor wins Nigerian ruling party's nomination

A former governor of Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, has been nominated to be the ruling party’s presidential candidate in next…

The Independent UK

Tinubu, ex-governor of Lagos, in pole position for Nigerian presidency

When reporters asked Bola Tinubu last month if his health was good enough for him to serve as president of…

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Nigeria's ruling party picks candidate for 2023 election

Abuja (AFP) - Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress or APC party on Wednesday picked former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu as…

Nigeria ruling party picks ex-governor of Lagos Tinubu to run for president

Nigeria's ruling party on Wednesday picked former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu as its candidate to run for president in…

Gun attack on church in southwest Nigeria leaves 21 dead

Lagos (AFP) - Gunmen using explosives killed at least 21 people, including children, in an attack on a Catholic church…

Artist Richard Mudariki’s vision for a Zimbabwean contemporary art fair

In the past 20 years, a new generation of Zimbabwean artists has attained international acclaim, or emerged as stars with…

The Conversation

‘Last prayer’: Nigerian church massacre survivors recount ordeal

Locals blame nomadic herders, while experts say it could be Boko Haram offshoots expanding their sphere of influence.

Gunmen kill 'many' worshippers in Nigeria Catholic church attack

Lagos (AFP) - Gunmen with explosives stormed a Catholic church and opened fire in southwest Nigeria on Sunday, killing "many"…