CJID Unveils First Beneficiaries of Local Media Sustainability Fund, Backs Seven Nigerian Newsrooms
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced seven Nigerian media organisations as the inaugural beneficiaries of its Local Media Sustainability Fund (LMSF), a new initiative designed to strengthen the long-term viability of…
Pulitzer Center Opens Applications for 2026 Africa Education Teachers’ Fellowship
The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for its 2026 Africa Education Teachers’ Fellowship, a six-month hybrid professional development programme designed to help African teachers integrate journalism into classroom learning. The fellowship…
How Nigeria’s Most Feared Dictator, Sani Abacha, Really Died — Retired DSS Officer Breaks Silence
Forget all conspiracy theories, this is an account you should take seriously. A retired senior operative of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has challenged decades of speculation surrounding the death of former…
From Heritage to Haute Culture: How Surajudeen Opeyemi Musa Is Redefining African Fashion With ZULÉR – By Lekan Faizal
Lekan Faizal writes… For many fashion entrepreneurs, the journey begins with a business plan, market research or a desire to fill a gap in the industry. But for Surajudeen Opeyemi Musa, founder and Creative Director of ZULÉR Global Concepts…
Khat: The Leaf of Euphoria, Culture and Hidden Health Risks
Don’t dare compare khat to Marijuana, but it makes you feel good in passing. Keep chewing and you might touch the sky at some point. For centuries, communities across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East have gathered around a plant believed to…
Alara of Aramoko: Why Ekiti Government Must Obey Its Own Law and Not Shift The Goalposts
Omojola-Martins Ademulegun writes… The selection of a new Alara of Aramoko Ekiti has become a test case for the rule of law against administrative discretion in Ekiti State. On the surface, the Deputy Governor’s directive that the process must now…
ECOWAS Reaffirms 2027 Launch of ECO Single Currency
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027, describing the initiative as a major milestone towards deeper economic integration, stronger…
Sleep Deprivation Could Be Fueling Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease
For some people, sleeping is a waste of time or earned luxury. For many others, missing a few hours of sleep seems harmless. However, scientists are increasingly discovering that sleep is not simply a period of rest, it is one of the body’s most…
AI Could Deepen Inequality in Africa Without Inclusive Policies, Says Nigerian Professor
He is an AI Professor at 36, a milestone far from the reach of many within his age grade. Abejide Ade-Ibijola, a leading Nigerian artificial intelligence expert is not mincing words as he shuffles his cards. He has warned that while artificial…
Disorderly Eating Is a Footprint to Depression
Eating disorders are far more than unhealthy eating habits. They are serious mental health conditions that can have devastating physical consequences if left untreated. While public perception often associates eating disorders with dieting or the pursuit…