The Bitterness of ‘Japa’ – When Loved Ones Leave for Foreign Lands
‘Japa’ is a trending slang among Nigerians derived from the Yoruba language which means to run, flee, or escape.
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Nigeria’s Growing Population Can be an Advantage, With Policy for Young People
Nigeria’s population is currently estimated at over 222 million, with the median age – the age at the midpoint of the population – 18.1 years.
Empowering the Black Community: The Case for an African Credit Rating Agency and Its Potential Impact
A recent study by the UN showed that subjective biases in credit ratings had cost African countries a combined US$74.5 billion.
DOES LAGOS BELONG TO THE YORUBAS: WHY NEW PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERSHIP LAWS
The question of who are the “real” Lagosians is complex and multifaceted.
African Women Lawyers on the Rise, Yet Facing Obstacles in the Profession
The African continent currently leads the world in the number of women chief justices and presidents of constitutional courts.
Juneteenth matters for thinking about race relations in Canada and Canadian education
While this is not an official holiday in Canada, it is significant for thinking about the history of race, racial relations and education.
South Africa’s cold weather has arrived – some tips on how to stay warm and safe
The first cold fronts have already reached the country’s south-western regions of Cape Town and surrounds, and the interior has started to experience cooler weather
Africa’s Waterfalls: Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders
Waterfalls in Africa are not only beautiful to look at, but they also play a vital role in the continent’s environment.
From enormous elephants to tiny shrews: how mammals shape and are shaped by Africa’s landscapes
It is only in Africa that ecological interactions and dynamics can be studied as they would have been before the sudden and profound flourishing of Homo sapiens over the past 12 000 years.
The 5 biggest threats to West Africa’s oceans – and what to do about them
The ocean produces over half of the world’s oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon dioxide than the atmosphere. Its health is key to survival.