Is Abuja Really Safe? Inside the City’s Hidden Security Divide
At first glance, Abuja presents itself as a city of order—wide roads, structured districts, and the quiet confidence of a planned capital. It is a place many still describe as one of Nigeria’s safest urban centres. But beneath that perception lies a more complex question: is Abuja truly safe for everyone? The position of government […]
She Had Four Daughters… and Lost Everything
In one of the crowded urban slums of Abuja, where survival is a daily struggle and hope often feels distant, lives Mama Nkem — a woman whose story reflects the silent battles many women face. She was once a young bride, full of dreams and expectations shaped by tradition. In her community, having a male […]
Leaders of Southern Cameroons Weigh In on Cross River–Akwa Ibom Oil Wells Dispute
Leaders of Southern Cameroons, including prisoners of conscience connected to the ongoing conflict in the region, say they are closely following the unfolding dispute between Cross River State and Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria over the ownership of oil wells and marine resources within Nigeria’s maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Guinea. The leaders […]
Clay and Courage: Deborah Maikarfi’s Journey as a Female Sculpto
Art has the power to challenge assumptions and create opportunities where few exist. For Deborah Maikarfi, sculpture is not only about shaping materials but also about shaping perceptions and livelihoods. Sculpture is often seen as a field dominated by men, but artists like Deborah Maikarfi are steadily reshaping that perception through creativity, teaching, and entrepreneurship. […]
Afrobeats, Policy and the Future of Nigeria’s Creative Economy
……..A Conversation with Professor Funmi Arewa Nigeria’s creative sector is no longer just cultural expression — it is an economic strategy. In an exclusive interview with Età, Professor Funmi Arewa shares insights from her research on Afrobeats, creative value chains, policy gaps, and the future of Nigeria’s creative industries in a rapidly evolving technological era. […]
Emporium: How Aisha Abubakar is Redefining Skincare in Africa
For Aisha Abubakar, entrepreneurship was never just about building a business — it was about solving real problems while balancing real life. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Political Science and additional leadership training, she developed the discipline to lead ventures and the empathy to understand people’s needs. As a wife […]
Illness, Strikes, and Sanitation…. Nigeria’s Health Security Challenges
Image: Punch Newspaper, www.punchng.com Security and welfare of the people is the primary purpose of any government. Successive regimes in Nigeria have struggled to adequately guarantee citizen security, with poor policy implementation contributing to worsening insecurity. Ilorin and its environs, like most Nigerian communities, face dynamic security challenges such as poverty, environmental hazards, communicable diseases, […]
Abuja Gets a New Recreational Hub as FCTA Signs Development Agreements
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a bold step in transforming Abuja into a world-class city, signing Development Agreements with Suburban Broadband Limited and Akida Hills Limited to create a major recreational hub in the heart of Nigeria’s capital. FCT Minister Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike described Abuja as a fast-growing metropolis with enormous […]
Financial Mistakes African Women Should Avoid
image by senivpetro freepik In many African communities, women carry the weight of family responsibilities, social obligations, business pressures, and cultural expectations. These pressures often lead to financial mistakes that quietly drain income and make it harder to build wealth. Here are common financial traps women fall into — and how to avoid them This […]
9th Africa Women Conference 2025 Set for Accra, Ghana
The 9th edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) will hold from 19th to 21st November 2025 in Accra, Ghana, aiming to enhance innovation for sustainable development. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, Convener of AWC, revealed that this year’s conference will be co-hosted by Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, an AWC member, Administrator […]
