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By Sunkanmi Adewunmi In Lagos, plastic waste is more than just garbage—it’s a lifeline for thousands of informal workers. In Ikeja alone, tons of plastic are discarded daily in markets, …
Plastic Gold: How Ikeja’s Waste Pickers Turn Litter Into Livelihood Read More
Bababunmi Agbebi Out of 57 local government areas in Lagos State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully produced candidates for 55 councils following its local government primaries. Primaries were …
APC Local Government Primary Election Results 2025 – Full List of Winners Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi Lagos’s bustling Ikeja district has a brand-new landmark: the sleek Ikeja Train Station, part of the long-awaited Lagos Rail Mass Transit. Opened in early 2024 with great …
Lagos on Track: A New Era of Urban Mobility Read More
Just two years ago, it was nearly impossible to find any mobile apps for buying Chinese Yuan/RMB with Naira, and it was even harder to find an app that could …
5 Apps for Buying Chinese Yuan/RMB in 2025 Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension, is a leading cause of early death worldwide. In Nigeria, it affects a substantial portion of the population, posing risks …
Nigerian Foods That Surprisingly Help Manage Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Read More
By Bababunmi Agbebi With Mother’s Day just around the corner, a time set aside to honor the love, sacrifice, and care of the women who raised us, it’s worth examining …
Exploring the Complex Bond Between Mothers and Daughters Read More
Ikejabird is powered by caffeine, creativity, and this ridiculously cool crew! 
Meet the magic-makers 
The creative brains (and occasional chaos bringers) behind Ikejabird! From witty words 
to epic …
Is starting a family a choice… or a must? 
The IkejaBird crew hit the streets to ask people this burning question—and let’s just say, the answers were spicy 
! …
By Chiagoziem Laurina Abosi On a quiet Monday morning, I walked into the bank — the air filled with the scent of fresh coffee, newly printed naira notes, and ambition. …
The Heart of the Workplace: A Workers’ Day Tribute Read More
Glowing skin doesn’t have to break the bank! 
You don’t need to spend a fortune on luxury skincare products to achieve that healthy, radiant glow. With the right routine and …
Computer Village, known as the go-to destination for all things tech, located in Ikeja, Lagos, is the largest tech market in Nigeria and one of the biggest in West Africa. …
Worst Experiences at Computer Village, Ikeja Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Going to the gym has fast become a trend especially among young people in Nigeria to achieve their fitness goals. However, the gym is not for everyone. …
Fitness Hacks for Women Who Hate the Gym Read More
As part of activities to mark World Earth Day 2025, we at IkejaBird partnered with residents to clean up the streets and drains along Adeshina and Ezekiel Streets in Ikeja. …
IkejaBird Leads Adeshina and Ezekiel Streets Cleanup in Celebration of World Earth Day 2025 Read More
From fake wines and beverages to adulterated food items, counterfeit products have flooded Nigerian markets, putting lives at risk. In this eye-opening investigation, the IkejaBird Crew hit the market to …
The Rise of Counterfeit Products in Nigerian Markets | IkejaBird Investigative Series Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi In the heart of West Africa’s largest city, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Lagos, known for its relentless hustle, chaotic traffic, and booming gig economy, is embracing …
Remote Jobs in Lagos: How Work-From-Home is Reshaping Nigeria’s Busiest City Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi Today, many of us woke up to the news: “Pope Francis is dead”. Whether you’re Catholic or not, the death of a Pope hits like the toll …
The Day the White Smoke Stilled: Pope Francis Death and What Happens When a Pope Dies Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi In Lagos, the cost of living is high and the hustle is higher. But for many young women, especially those aged 23 to 35, side hustles have …
How These Female Entrepreneurs in Lagos Transformed Side Hustles Into Successful Businesses Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi 20s are a critical time for young women to lay the foundation for a fulfilling career. This period is often characterized by new jobs, responsibilities, and ambitions. …
7 Career Mistakes Young Women Make in Their 20s Read More
In Ikeja, water scarcity has become a daily struggle with 80% of residents lacking access to pipe-borne water. Some home owners have resulted to digging boreholes, often illegally, risking saltwater …
Boreholes and Buckets: Ikeja’s Water Reality Read More
Stress in Lagos is real—but how do people cope? The IkejaBird crew hit the streets to ask Lagosians about their stress relief secrets! From office workers to remote hustlers, discover …
How Do Lagosians Deal With Stress? Read More