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The claim that Lagos State was built with groundnut revenue from Northern Nigeria is false; its development resulted from its strategic coastal location, trade, colonial influence, and migration.

The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a conscious effort to end GBV globally, aimed at raising awareness and mobilising action to eliminate violence against women and girls in all its forms. “It's a reminder that violence…

Storytellers from the Centre for Storytelling and Development Initiative (CSDI) have distinguished themselves at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development’s (CJID) 10th Anniversary, winning six prestigious awards across multiple categories. The awards were presented during CJID’s Dinner and Awards…

Learn how YALI Ondo Network is transforming rural education in Nigeria through its Education Drive Project, providing hope and support to underserved pupils.

By Rukayat Fatai Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a present reality that impacts communities across the globe. From the rising sea levels affecting coastal communities in Lagos to the devastating wildfires in Canada and Australia,…

By Saheed Ibrahim  In a world where food safety and sustainable agriculture are critical to our future, Deborah Okedoyin, a trailblazing African PhD student at Kansas State University, is making waves. The Nigerian is pioneering innovative research that explores the…