The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
On Sunday mornings in many Nigerian cities, faith can be seen before a word of worship is heard. Families leave their homes in polished shoes, carefully pressed clothes and coordinated colours. Women wear gowns made from lace, Ankara and other fabrics, while men appear in suits, senator styles or traditional attire. Children are dressed with…
Cancer is often discussed as though it is one disease. It is not. It is a broad group of diseases in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invade surrounding tissues and, in some cases, spread to other parts of the body. The disease can affect almost any organ. Yet for many Nigerians, the word “cancer”…
The question once asked casually towards the end of the working week now requires a more careful answer: what are we doing this weekend? For some Nigerians, deciding whether to go out no longer depends only on time, mood or companionship. It begins with arithmetic. There is transport to the venue, food and drinks after…
For millions of Nigerian air travellers accustomed to the volatile rhythm of domestic aviation, the threat of grounded flights is rarely just an administrative inconvenience. It is an immediate disruption to business schedules, family reunions, medical emergencies, and interstate commerce. On Friday, the nation’s air transport grid stood on the edge of another major turbulence…
For years, Nigeria was one of Africa’s most attractive markets for multinational companies. Its huge population, growing consumer base and position as the continent’s largest economy made the country difficult for global brands to ignore. But the direction of travel has changed. In recent years, some of the world’s most recognisable companies have either left…
Across Yorubaland, thunder and lightning are rarely viewed as mere atmospheric friction or random meteorological luck. They carry a name, an aura, and an ancient reverence: Ṣangọ, the deity of thunder, justice, and fiery retribution. In traditional belief, when the sky erupts into blinding light and deafening roar, Ṣango is wielding his double-headed axe (Oṣe…
You check the label. You check the expiry date. You look at the packaging and, if the price is reasonable, you buy it. But what if the product is not what the label says it is? For Nigerian consumers, that is becoming an increasingly difficult question. From food and cooking oil to toothpaste, cosmetics and…
For generations of Nigerian workers, getting ready for work meant preparing to leave home. There was the commute, the traffic, the cost of transportation and the familiar transition from home life to office life. Remote work has disrupted that routine. For workers whose jobs can be performed online, the journey to work can now begin…
What does childhood sound like in Nigeria? For millions of people, it is the sudden silence of a fan slowing to a stop. It is the disappointed shout that follows a power cut and the familiar mechanical struggle of a generator starting outside. Moments later, conversation resumes over its steady rumble. Long before many Nigerian…
On a supermarket shelf, two similar products compete for attention. One was manufactured in Nigeria. The other came from abroad. The Nigerian product may be cheaper and may have travelled a shorter distance. Buying it could support local jobs. Yet the imported alternative, with polished packaging and a familiar name, can still feel like the…