Finding Dignity and Livelihood in a Wheelbarrow Business
In Abuja, Nigeria, Mohammed ,a young trader from Sokoto aged 35, is building a livelihood one sale at a time. Sometimes, all you need to do is stop, ask questions and listen. That was how I met Mohammed, a man from Sokoto who has been living in Abuja for some months. His business is […]
Africa Fashion for Peace 9.0 Brings Hope to the Runway — 10 words no
Fashion took on a deeper meaning in Abuja as the 9th edition of Africa Fashion for Peace (AFFP 9.0) brought together designers, models, artists, speakers and creatives for an evening where style became a language for peace, resilience and social transformation. Held on Saturday, 26 September 2026, at Novera Central, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, […]
$10 Billion African Health and Technology City Launches on Nigeria’s Mambilla Plateau
A proposed $10 billion health, wellness, research, technology and sport city is being established on Nigeria’s Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State, with its developers positioning the project as a new model for healthcare, talent development and technological innovation in Africa. Known as Magdalene Health, Wellness, Research, Technology & Sport City, the development is being […]
The Ambazonia Question….A Legal Perspective on Southern Cameroons’ Claim to Self-Determination
The conflict over the status of the former British Southern Cameroons has remained one of the most contentious political and legal questions in Cameroon. What began as growing dissatisfaction among English-speaking Cameroonians has evolved into a prolonged conflict, with restorationist groups demanding independence for what they call Ambazonia. At the centre of the debate […]
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 […]
