Nigerians migrate to the UK and US in search of the good life – but this isn’t what they find
Many Nigerians are already familiar with the idea of “japa”, which means to flee from an unpleasant situation. That many young people have left the
Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis reveals the extent of its healthcare collapse
‘At the end of the day, malnutrition is really a proxy indicator for a weak healthcare system.’ A malnutrition emergency is stalking northern Nigeria, driven
Nigeria can unleash a mineral boom if it gets the governance right
Without strong policy and planning Nigeria will not be able to reap the benefits of its vast mineral wealth, writes Uche Igwe. Nigeria has huge deposits
Poverty in Lagos isn’t just about money – here’s why
Lagos is Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, but it has some of the worst slums in the country. Lagos slums are characterised by high levels of poverty – the state
Nigeria at 63: four reasons for persistent disunity six decades on
At 63 the story of Nigeria can be anything from the “celebration of greatness to an act of barbaric cruelty”. These are the words of
Nigeria: Economic woes curb Independence Week celebrations
Independence Day in Nigeria is only two days away on Sunday 1 October, with a public holiday on Monday to mark the country’s 63rd anniversary
President Tinubu’s 100 days of crises
Many Nigerians rate Bola Tinubu’s first 100 days in office poorly. The string of domestic crises he inherited and new crises in the sub-region pose