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Side Hustles That Actually Work: A Gen Z Guide to Making Money Online
Side hustles have recently become a norm amongst Nigerian Gen Zs; almost everyone now has an extra job besides their main one. Gone are the days when a 9-to-5 job…
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Skit Makers, TikTokers, and Influencers: Who Really Runs Nigerian Social Media?
Social media in Nigeria is a battlefield of content, where skit makers, TikTokers, and influencers compete for attention. From hilarious comedy skits to viral dance challenges and lifestyle content, these…
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Transnational Education as an alternative solution to Africa’s ‘japa’ problem
by Isime Esene As Africa continues to assert itself on the global stage, its education systems must evolve to meet the demands of an interconnected world. Transnational Education (TNE), which…
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AI and the Future of Work in Africa: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders for an Automated World
By Bukonla Adebakin In Africa, where high youth unemployment, poor infrastructure, and low wages remain pressing challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful transformative force. Its ability to…
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8 Ways To Get Over Your Heartbreak
Lately, something in the air has been putting what God joined together asunder. Heartbreak is a common phenomenon for all who have dared to share their feelings with someone else,…
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ALEX OTTI AND THE BURDEN OF EXPECTATIONS
The hall exploded in celebration at the announcement of the results by Professor Nnenna Otti, and the excitement spilled out into the streets as people ran, hugged, and patted themselves…
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A remembrance for those who were left behind and a reminder of the battle ahead #LekkiMassacre #EndSARS
In October 2020, many young Nigerians took to the streets in some states of the federation to protest police brutality and call for the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad,…
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How SMEs Can Manage Cost to Cope with High Inflation – Ayo Akinola
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Inflation Report for July, the annual inflation rate has risen to 19.6% - the highest in 17 years. The truth is many…
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International Youth Day: The country hasn’t offered inspiration but her young people keep winning
In 2020, Nigeria also experienced its deepest recession in two decades, plunging almost 100 million people below the poverty line. A major cause of the recession is the decline in…
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Tuface and his Baby Mamas: An Inquisition into Nigeria’s Patriarchal System
About Tuface Idibia Innocent “Tuface” Idibia is a name that's synonymous with African music royalty. He first rose to fame as a member and lead vocalist in the band “Plantashun…
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Improving the chances of Nigeria in growing Africa’s digital economy
by Wale Adisa Nigeria is the largest market in Africa with a population of over 200 million. Its gross domestic product stood at about $440bn in 2021, according to the…
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Improving Africa’s electricity predicament with decentralised energy solutions
Solar power as a solution for Africa's electricity muddle Over six decades after Nigeria, sitting treacherously on its age-long tag as the giant of Africa gained independence from British rule,…
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Olubadan Coronation: How Amotekun assisted in ensuring security of lives and property
The coronation of the Olubdan of Ibadanland was historic in many ways, and the role played by the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Oyo Amotekun) deserves to be recorded as…
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The advertising industry in Nigeria: Maximising the post-COVID reality – Seyi Tinubu
Since the launch of the first news outlet in Nigeria in 1859, Nigeria's advertising industry has grown to become a flourishing self-sustaining ecosystem valued at a whopping 425 million U.S.…
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#PrideMonth: Long distance Relationships as an Aesthetic of Queer Love
By Damilola Aremo A few months ago, someone had asked a question on Twitter. It was one of those question-type tweets that eventually go viral because their intention is to…
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#PrideMonth: Long distance Relationships as an Aesthetic of Queer Love
By Damilola Aremo A few months ago, someone had asked a question on Twitter. It was one of those question-type tweets that eventually go viral because their intention is to…
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#PrideMonth: Love will liberate us
By Ado Aminu Aminu In exploring love, we often fixate unhealthily on one kind of love – romantic love. It is a fine thing no doubt, having someone to share…
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#PrideMonth: Boihood; Personal Triumphs of Being in Community With Bois
By Alexandra Maduagwu Boi has a variety of meanings. For this piece, which relates to masculine women or women-aligned people, and transmasculine people, the term means any of the following:•…
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#PrideMonth: Love is everything but love; a queer Muslim man’s experience with love
By Phaysal Phagge It is difficult to write about love when everything you know about it has been anything but, Harder still when you have reached a point of mental…
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Opinion: The death of Ahmed Gulak
The cold-blooded murder of Hon. Ahmed Gulak, former Speaker of the Adamawa House of Assembly, former Special Adviser on Political Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, former National Co-ordinator of the…
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The Urgency of Now: Youth Advocate, Seun Awogbenle announces book on the need for ‘A Nigerian Vision’
Youth advocate, Seun Awogbenle has announced his new book titled 'The Urgency of Now: Why Nigeria Needs A vision of Prosperity, Protection and Liberty.' The book, with a foreword by…
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The slow progress of gender parity may be because men are not listening to women
A heated exchange between friends on the merit of men’s allyship in the fight for gender equality concluded thus over the weekend; “You people should go and do your ‘love and…
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Opinion: “Country Hard Scatter Scatter… Jaga Jaga”
“Omo, wetin dey shele. What’s gwan man?” “Helloooo. Are you okay?” “Yeah, yeah, my bro” “Can you speak English? I don’t get your drift. All these your what’s gwan, and…
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Opinion: Art and the power to create change
by Chudy Jude “Art never stopped a war and never got anybody a job. That was never its function. Art cannot change events. But it can change people. It can…
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“We can’t afford not to use our platforms for change” | Youth Summit rallies young Nigerians for Good Governance
Nigerian creative industry and social media "influencers" have resolved to increase their engagement with governance, politics and public policy in order to create a better future for the country’s large…
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#IWD2021 Special: Daughters are not consolatory prizes
By Angel Nduka-Nwosu. I grew up Christian and was raised attending a very close-knit community church. My childhood memories are still coloured largely by night vigils, house fellowships and child…
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#IWD2021: In honour of Nawal El-Sadawy, the woman who inspired me to rethink Allah
by Asiya Hameed There are many reasons to write about the plight of women at any given time and not just on Women’s History Month. I was thinking about this…
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#IWD2021 Special: Dear Sista Ada, here’s our apology letter
By Tolu Akintara Dear Sista Ada,We are sorry. We know Sorry would not wipe your bloodshot eyes, we know it would not take away the stoicism your heart feels from…
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#IWD2021 Special: The time to end ‘acceptance and compromise’ is now
by Fatimah Adegbite When I was a little girl, as little girls were taught then, “you don’t play around boys, it is unheard of.” As I grew older, as teens…
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Exploring gender through the viewpoint of Igbo Spirituality
by Obinna Tony-Francis Ochem There is a story told of Area Scatter, a crossdresser who played an ornamental thumb piano as he sang in a rich melodious voice. When you…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy