International reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global South as Jorge Heine explains.
Category: Column
NIGERIA: TOO MUCH POWER IN THE CENTRE
As many of Nigeria’s recently elected state and federal governments reach 100 days in office, Cheta Nwanze argues for a devolution of powers.
Niger coup: Ecowas must do these 3 things to break the stalemate
As ECOWAS grapples with yet another military coup d’etat in the region, Olayinka Ajala of Leeds Beckett University explains what they must do to restore order.
Why GSK left Nigeria
British pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, GSK, announced recently that it would cease operations in Nigeria, and instead operate through a third party. For Grey Continent, Cheta Nwanze examines why they’re leaving and what the move says about the state of the Nigerian economy.
I WANT TO VISIT NIGERIA
Tony Wheeler is one of the most travelled people in the world, but one country has eluded him for 50 years – Nigeria. For Grey Continent, he explains why he has to right this wrong.
Traffic jams are overwhelming Africa’s biggest city – here’s what could help
Traffic in Lagos, Nigeria, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing cities, can be a nightmare. Citizens often spend 30 hours a week in traffic jams, as Robert Ackrill, Nottingham Trent University and Olasunmbo Olusanya, University of Lagos write.
A rose by any other name
As Chinedum Art Michael tries to name his newborn daughter, he ponders the reasons Nigerians give their children certain names.
Kiswahili: how a standard version of the east African language was formed – and spread across the world
Kiswahili originated in east Africa, spreading around the continent and the globe. It’s been adopted as a working language at the African Union and there’s a push for it to become Africa’s lingua franca or common language. Morgan J. Robinson is a historian of east Africa with a research focus on language who has published a book on Kiswahili called A Language for the World. We asked Morgan J. Robinson, of Mississippi State University how today’s accepted standard version of Kiswahili came into being.
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: RIGHT POLICY, SHAKY IMPLEMENTATION
As Bola Ahmed Tinubu settles into the presidency of Nigeria at Aso Villa, Cheta Nwanze examines some of his early policy decisions.
From oil import permits to exchange rate systems – THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
From oil import permits to exchange rate systems – test your knowledge of recent events in Nigeria.
The quiz is brought to you by Adetomiwa Isiaka, who writes the newsletter, That New News , a wry look at the week’s news stories. She tweets at @bellexsans.
GODWIN EMEFIELE’S SUSPENSION TO PROTEST IN SENEGAL – THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
From Godwin Emefiele’s to protests in Senegal – test your knowledge of recent events in Nigeria.
The quiz is brought to you by Adetomiwa Isiaka, who writes the newsletter, That New News , a wry look at the week’s news stories. She tweets at @bellexsans.
Senegal’s angry protesters are proud defenders of their democracy
Senegal’s protesters should be lauded for defending their country’s democracy, not condemned for fomenting chaos writes Franklin Nossiter.
INAUGURATION SPEECH TO NIGERIA AIR – THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
From President Tinubu’s inauguration speech to Nigeria Air – test your knowledge of recent events in Nigeria.
The quiz is brought to you by Adetomiwa Isiaka, who writes the newsletter, That New News , a wry look at the week’s news stories. She tweets at @bellexsans.
GOODBYE TO FUEL SUBSIDY TO MONEY FOR ROAD CONTRACTORS THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
From the end of the petrol subsidy to money paid out for road projects – test your knowledge of what has happened in Nigeria this week.
The quiz is brought to you by Adetomiwa Isiaka, who writes the newsletter, That New News , a wry look at the week’s news stories. She tweets at @bellexsans.
Afrobeats: The birth of Afro-Adura
The fast-rising genre is spawning a new wave of Afrobeats stars, and adds a spiritual dimension rooted in a century-old African church, writes Doyin Olagunju.