A CONTINENT OF MANY LANGUAGES
Even though Africa is home to an estimated 2,000 local languages, the majority of languages …
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Victory for Nigerian Workers: a Rise in the Minimum Wage
On Thursday 18 April, Nigeria’s signed into law the Minimum Wage Repeal and Enactment Act 2019. The Act will raise …
The Rattle Staffs of Southern Nigeria
WHAT ARE RATTLE STAFFS?
Rattle staffs are called ukhurhe and are found in the Benin kingdom of Southern Nigeria. The …
David Miliband on the International Rescue Committee and Malnutrition: ‘The biggest problem is the idea that we can’t conquer it.’
David Milliband is the CEO of the International Rescue Committee, which is a humanitarian organisation that helps people affected by …
Blackass: Does the Colour of our Skin Define Us?
Blackass is a novel by Adrian Igoni Barrett. It is a story about identity and what defines who we really …
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Culture and Feminism in Literature
is a Nigerian writer. She has written many award-winning books exploring themes of identity, religion, politics, family and many more. …
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: a heroine for all
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a Nigerian politician born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, in 1900. She played a key role in ensuring that …