‘Writing is Work, Not a Fantasy.’ Ope Adetayo’s First Draft
Nigerian journalist and author, Ope Adetayo, often encounters misconceptions about Africa. Read our interview.
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Fear A Survivor’s Account of Human Trafficking
A survivor’s account of human trafficking. Read more.
When ‘Modern Slavery’ Meant Colonial Rule Nigeria and Panya (Fernando Po) in the 1960s
The colonial history of Fernando Po in Spanish Guinea and south-eastern Nigeria makes it clear that the new techniques of ‘modern slavery’ varied from deception and entrapment of unsuspecting migrants to harshly enforced debt bondage and penal sanctions for non-fulfilment of contracts. Read more.
‘My Reading Interests Are Eclectic.’ Ayisha Osori's First Draft
Author and development practitioner, Ayisha Osori ran for office in 2014 and recently changed how she thinks about Nigeria’s political processes. Read our interview.
Invisible People Situating IDPs in Nigeria’s Policies and Economy
Nigeria needs durable solutions that address the many challenges its displaced populations face. With 2.6 million IDPs, addressing displacement in Nigeria is both a moral and economic obligation. Read more.
Too Foreign to Vote Diaspora Voting: Where Naija Might Carry Last
The #EndSARS protests saw young Nigerians united toward a common goal: putting a definite end to police brutality in Nigeria. Read more.
‘Great Writers Develop Themselves.’ Christopher Olaoluwa Ogunmodede's First Draft
Editor at The Republic and author of ‘John Mugufuli’s Baby Fever’, Christopher Olaoluwa Ogunmodede, believes great writing emerges from practice. ‘Just like leaders are made, not born, great writers develop themselves. Or at least, great writing is a skill that can be taught.’ Read our interview.
Politics of Happiness Nollywood in Nigeria’s Crisis of Happiness
The culture of happiness is the most powerful and pervasive agent in Nigeria today, and Nollywood is one of its biggest curators. Read more.
Why Is Tax Collection Low in Nigeria? Historical and Cultural Explanations for Nigeria’s Low Domestic Resource Mobilization
Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria is one of the poorest. In 2017, Nigeria had one of the lowest tax-to-GDP ratios in the world. Read more.
A Changing Dynamic The Evolution of Russia-Africa Relations
Africa serves as a viable means for Russia to obtain economic revenue while demonstrating its effectiveness as a global power. Read more.