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By Ejiofor Toochi Hopeless. Lost. Useless. This is how Daniella (name changed for privacy) felt when she was 20 years old. Life had come to a standstill for her. Nothing—work, …
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: Changing The Narrative on Suicide Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi On Saturday, September 7th, the Anti-suicide and Depression Squad (ASADS) hosted the sixth edition of its annual Mental Health Speaks conference at Eridan Space, Ikeja, Lagos. This …
“Nigerians Need More Mental Health Support” Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi What began as a small market with just a few shops in Otigba, Ikeja, in the late 90s has grown into Africa’s largest ICT gadgets hub. Today, …
How Computer Village is Boosting Surrounding Businesses in Ikeja Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Growing up, Akinleye Busola Adebanke watched her mother cutting, mixing and selling herbs in Ikeja, and for over twenty years, she has become deeply rooted in the …
A Young Graduate is Modernizing Herbal Medicine Business Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi In Nigeria, when people fall ill, their first instinct is usually to visit a pharmacy or a doctor. Not everyone opts for traditional remedies or seeks out …
“Anyone who Doesn’t Believe in Traditional Medicine is Ignorant” Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi On Sunday, Victor set out to buy fuel for his generator only to be turned away at a filling station selling at N650 per liter. The manager …
Fuel Scarcity Crisis: Nigerians Battle Long Queues, High Prices Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi “A superstore, not a supermarket.” This is how Okonkwo Cletus, the owner of Payworth describes his establishment. For over 25 years, Payworth supermarket has served the residents …
From a Local Supermarket to a Superstore in Ikeja Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Around 9 p.m. one evening, Henry Nwaserume found himself a victim of robbery in Alausa, Ikeja, just opposite the City Mall. He recounted, “three guys were on …
Beggars at Day, Thieves at Night Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Imagine staying at a hotel or a short-let for work or urgent reasons when suddenly, a group of government officials barges in to conduct a raid, harassing …
Rising Fear Among Hotel and Short-let Guests Due to EFCC Raids Read More
Radisson Blu, Ikeja is changing the hospitality business with its innovative approach and exceptional service. Watch how they’re achieving this: Watch also: June 12: 25 Years of Democracy in Nigeria
Radisson Blu, Ikeja is changing the face of hospitality business Read More
The 29th of May officially makes it a year since the administration of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu came into power. His administration witnessed significant changes, including the removal of the …
One Year in Office: Nigerians Rate Tinubu’s Administration Read More
In today’s world, children are maturing faster and are exposed to sexual content at a younger age, raising the question of whether it is necessary to provide them with sex …
Video: Sex Education in Secondary Schools? Read More
By Oluwagbeminiyi Ayokunle Bullying remains a major issue in Nigerian schools, with detrimental effects on the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of students. Despite its prevalence, with studies showing that …
Bullying in Nigerian Schools – Fight or Flee Read More
The arrival of the rainy season brings relief from the scorching heat, but it also carries its own set of risks, particularly when it comes to electrical hazards. Ikeja Electric, …
Ikeja Electric: Rainy Season Electrical Safety Tips Read More
The practice of sports betting has spread far and wide in Nigeria, even women and children are not left out. It’s particularly prevalent amongst undergraduates, who encourage each other by …
Video: Should Sports Betting be banned in Nigeria? Read More
Oluwagbeminiyi Abiola In today’s world, the financial sector in Nigeria is experiencing a shift, with fintech companies emerging as disruptors challenging the long-standing dominance of traditional commercial banks. This clash …
Are Fintech Companies a Major Threat to Traditional Banks? Read More
In a show of defiance against the Lagos State government, the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Service Employees led a protest on Wednesday over the …
Unions Protest Mass Sacking of 391 Lagos Water Corporation Employees Read More
OLUWAGBEMINIYI The government has instituted 18 years as the minimum age requirement into tertiary institutions. The new age requirement argue that it will foster a more mature and independent learning …
Nigeria’s New 18-Year Age Policy for Tertiary institution Read More
In a move set to provide relief to many Nigerian households, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs for Band A customers, effective immediately. …
Relief for Nigerians as Electricity Tariff Slashed for Band A Customers Read More
Oluwagbeminiyi Abiola The results of the 2024 JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) has left many worried over the poor performance of students. Only 0.4% of the 1.8 million students …
JAMB 2024/2025: University Cut Off Marks at an all-time low Read More