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Politics and Society Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened?
Nigeria’s pre-eminent position in Africa, lost to corruption and political patronage over the years, can be regained by putting its house in order.
Arts and Culture Netflix Naija: creative freedom in Nigeria’s emerging digital space?
For Nollywood to fully compete at the global level, it should adopt a smart, proactive approach.
African identities Africa’s policies hold key to LGBT rights on the continent: here’s how
Predominant public sentiment remains largely anti-homosexual and overshadows constitutionally guaranteed rights in Africa.
Politics and Society Akachi was a remarkable human being: On mental health, how not to react, and what universities can do to help
May 13, marks one year since Akachi Chukwuemeka died by suicide, aged 21. Neke and I found and carried him to the UNNMedicalCentre that morning. I wrote this as a reference for how to discuss suicide, how schools should help. I still haven’t mourned him.
Politics and Society Controls to manage fake news in Africa are affecting freedom of expression
Governments across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the mountain of related challenges, fake news has become a source of frustration. Some are now referring to this fake news phenomenon as a ‘disinfodemic’.
Arts and Culture Why Nigerians living abroad love to watch Nollywood movies
Viewing Nigerian movies is seen as a trip down memory lane, a virtual journey back home and group therapy for Africans in the diaspora.
Politics and Society Coronavirus: corruption in health care could get in the way of Nigeria’s response
As Nigeria battles COVID-19, systemic corruption and a low level of accountability in the health sector may undermine efforts to halt the devastating effect of the virus.
Arts and Culture Giving back to English: how Nigerian words made it into the Oxford English Dictionary
Nigerians can take pride in the recent addition of 29 words of Nigerian origin to the Oxford English Dictionary.