Cynthia Nwanonyiri
Self-medication and health misinformation in Nigeria
Health
April 1, 2026
Self-medication and health misinformation in Nigeria
One habit that has existed for as long as memory can recall is self-medication. Growing up, complaints of headache, runny…
‘Aba Blues’ makes ₦19.9 million at box office, but is it worth the hype?
Movies
March 26, 2026
‘Aba Blues’ makes ₦19.9 million at box office, but is it worth the hype?
There is always that small side eye Nigerians give any film that starts making money immediately. You will hear things…
Are refurbished gadgets becoming the new normal in Nigeria?
Gadgets
March 25, 2026
Are refurbished gadgets becoming the new normal in Nigeria?
As of the year 2010, many Nigerians would not go for a refurbished gadget. The reason was simple: there were…
Are Nigerians getting enough sleep?
Health
March 24, 2026
Are Nigerians getting enough sleep?
Sleep for many Nigerians has started competing with survival. One could even argue that it is gradually becoming a luxury.…
Gym culture and the business of wellness
Business
March 23, 2026
Gym culture and the business of wellness
Gym membership is quietly becoming a regular line in the budgets of many urban Nigerians. Either you have joined the…
Data signals growing creativity crisis in Nigeria’s entertainment industry
Movies
March 18, 2026
Data signals growing creativity crisis in Nigeria’s entertainment industry
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is experiencing growing concern about the sustainability of creative originality as digital performance metrics increasingly influence what…
Nigerians urged to stay hydrated amid rising temperatures
Health
March 17, 2026
Nigerians urged to stay hydrated amid rising temperatures
Recent weeks have seen unusually rising temperatures across several Nigerian cities, raising concerns about dehydration and heat‑related illness. The Nigerian…
The real cost of running a small business in Nigeria in 2026
Business
March 17, 2026
The real cost of running a small business in Nigeria in 2026
A litre of petrol now costs over ₦1,100. A modest shop on Lagos Island can take up to 500,000 naira…
The risks of making instant noodles a regular meal
Chops
March 12, 2026
The risks of making instant noodles a regular meal
For many Nigerians, instant noodles have become more than a quick meal. They are the midnight rescue for students in…
Digital literacy gap persists in Nigeria despite growing internet access
Gadgets
March 12, 2026
Digital literacy gap persists in Nigeria despite growing internet access
Nigeria has one of the largest internet populations in Africa, with more than 160 million active internet subscriptions, according to…
Is the reading culture in Nigeria dying?
Books
March 11, 2026
Is the reading culture in Nigeria dying?
For years, conversations about Nigeria’s reading culture have resurfaced in schools, literary spaces and online discussions. Many people believe the…
Hypo bleach stunt trend sparks health warnings
Health
March 10, 2026
Hypo bleach stunt trend sparks health warnings
In recent weeks, viral videos appearing to show Nigerian influencers drinking a bleaching product known as Hypo have sparked widespread…