Cynthia Nwanonyiri
World Health Day: The real health crisis is access, not awareness
Happening Now
April 8, 2026
World Health Day: The real health crisis is access, not awareness
Every year on World Health Day, conversations around health tend to focus on awareness, prevention, and lifestyle choices. The 2026…
For every unicorn in Nigeria, there are dozens of startups struggling to stay alive
Business
April 7, 2026
For every unicorn in Nigeria, there are dozens of startups struggling to stay alive
In Nigeria, the rise of high-profile tech companies has created the impression of a thriving startups economy, yet the data…
Nigerian foods influenced by Brazilian dishes
Chops
April 2, 2026
Nigerian foods influenced by Brazilian dishes
Show up at any Lagos party where the Nigerian foods is taken seriously, and you already know what is coming.…
On World Autism Day, Nigeria’s deep misunderstanding of autism persists
Health
April 2, 2026
On World Autism Day, Nigeria’s deep misunderstanding of autism persists
Sandra still remembers how her younger brother, Dennis, was treated growing up. At home, he was constantly beaten and punished…
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…