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Scrolling into darkness: How social media fuels mental health struggles

Social media offers a world of connection, but for many young people like Omowumi, James, and Tunde, it casts a shadow over their mental health. From feelings of inadequacy to the lure of cybercrime, their stories reveal the hidden cost…

Was Lagos built with groundnut revenue from North as claimed on X?

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.

Shattering the chains: A path to ending gender-based violence in Nigeria

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…

CSDI shines with six awards at CJID’s 10th Anniversary

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…

How YALI’s Education Drive supports rural schools in Ondo

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

Harnessing storytelling for climate action

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,…
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