A Skeptic’s Guide to Nigeria’s New Tax Laws
If you are a Nigerian living in Nigeria, you already pay "private tax." You pay for your own security, your ...
If you are a Nigerian living in Nigeria, you already pay "private tax." You pay for your own security, your ...
It’s less than 72 hours to Christmas, and the celebrations have reached their peak. The music is loud, the small ...
December is Nigeria’s annual celebration of abundance, but when it comes to gifting, many of us fall into the same ...
For the millions in the diaspora (our beloved "IJGBs"), December is a highly anticipated homecoming—a month of reconnection, Afrobeats, and ...
December in Nigeria (Lagos especially) is a lesson on inflation and playing it smart. As the parties multiply and the ...
Most of us don't think about our digestion until something goes wrong. That uncomfortable bloating you get after lunch (or ...
Like it or not, the future of sleep is being programmed by artificial intelligence. In 2025, AI isn’t just tracking ...
Frankly, if we’re being truthful to ourselves, we’d accept that Nigeria doesn’t have a traditional "summer" season like we see ...
I used to struggle with preserving my veggies when I was an undergraduate student, especially because I did not have ...
We’ve all probably been there. It’s 2 AM, your mind is racing, and you need to talk—but no one’s awake. ...
In Nigeria, herbal remedies have been part of our culture for generations—whether it’s agbo (herbal tonics) for digestion or nchuanwu ...
Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub, is separated into two major areas: the island and the mainland. While both have distinct advantages, ...
It’s that time of the year when we make our customary voyage home, to our villages (at least for some ...
As the harmattan season sweeps across Nigeria, bringing with it dry, dusty winds and cooler temperatures, it's important to remember ...
They say looking fabulous doesn’t have to cost a fortune but if you’re living in Nigeria currently, this quote is ...

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