insert_link Africa Nigeria’s street food: tasty but toxic? Expert shares advice to make it safer By Helen Onyeaka, University of Birmingham In the lively streets of Nigeria’s cities, where delicious street food is a daily delight, a wide variety of food can be bought and consumed instantly. From the sizzling suya snack in Abuja to the aromatic jollof rice in Lagos, street food has become an integral part of Nigerian life. However, beneath these enticing flavours lies a critical question of public safety […] today9 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Tensions rise over safety of Nigerians in South Africa An advisory issued by the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Pretoria has raised concerns about the safety of Nigerians in South Africa. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Clayson Monyela, says the advisory is regrettable. today7 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Women fishers in Makoko, Lagos’s ‘floating slum’, are struggling as breadwinners: education and funding would make a difference Makoko women fish traders waiting to buy fish from fishermen. Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP / Getty Images Ayodele Oloko, University of British Columbia Makoko, a coastal fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria, was established by fishermen in the 19th century. It is considered the world’s largest “floating slum”. There are conflicting figures about its population but it is home to about a million inhabitants living in poor and informal housing built […] today7 February, 2024
Africa Slaves of God: Nigeria’s traditional Osu slavery practice was stopped, but the suffering continues By Michael E Odijie, UCL There are global efforts to fight modern slavery, but a few traditional systems still hold strong in west Africa. These include Osu, Ohu and Trokosi. The Conversation Africa’s Godfred Akoto Boafo spoke to Michael Odijie who has researched one of the systems – Osu – and what can be done to finally put a stop to it. What is Osu? Osu is a traditional […] today2 February, 2024
insert_link Entertainment Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost? By Eric Charry, Wesleyan University For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most prestigious award in the largest music industry in the world. Its focus has always been US music styles in categories like pop, R&B, rap, country, jazz and classical. […] today2 February, 2024
insert_link Africa International clubs look to Africa for female football talent By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa is growing into a critical supplier of professional female football talent to international clubs outside the continent, according to a new FIFA report. The ‘Global Transfer Report 2023’ released on January 30 by the international football governing body, FIFA, shows that Nigeria and Ghana produced among the highest number (in the top ten globally) of women players in the international transfer […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria criticises ECOWAS exit Nigeria has accused military authorities in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso for letting their people down with their joint decision to leave the Economic Community of West African States. Ajeck Mangut reports. today1 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s plastic ban: why it’s good and how it can work By Temitope O. Sogbanmu, University of Lagos Two weeks into January 2024, Nigerian authorities took steps to curb environmental degradation caused by plastic pollution in the country. The Federal Ministry of Environment and the Lagos State government both announced bans on single-use plastics. The Federal Ministry of Environment was the first to issue a directive. It banned single-use plastics in its own departments and agencies. The Lagos State government […] today31 January, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 31 JANUARY BIZ NEWS: Global Financial Landscape: Surges in Namibian Exports, Nigeria’s Diversification Plans, and Market Dynamics Shape January Trends Namibia's Horticultural Exports Surge by 26% to N$1.73 Billion: According to the latest statistics, Namibia's horticultural produce exports witnessed an impressive 26% growth, reaching N$1.73 billion from April to September. This marks a significant increase from N$1.37 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2022-2023. The Namibian Agronomic Board reports a substantial rise in export tonnage, soaring from 73,140 in 2022-2023 to over 111 thousand in 2023-2024, reflecting a remarkable […] today31 January, 2024
