Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is facing one of its greatest internal challenges: insecurity. From insurgency in the Northeast to banditry in the Northwest, kidnappings in the Middle Belt, and
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is facing one of its greatest internal challenges: insecurity. From insurgency in the Northeast to banditry in the Northwest, kidnappings in the Middle Belt, and
About this guide: The Nigeria234 Guide is an independent, annually updated list spotlighting standout Nigerian and Nigerian-led West African restaurants across Nigeria and the diaspora. Selections weigh consistency, culinary craft,
Nollywood continues to shine as one of the world’s largest film industries, producing stories that blend African culture, history, and modern realities. In 2025, Nigerian filmmakers are raising the bar
Nigeria, already Africa’s most populous country, is on track to become one of the world’s top three most populous nations by 2050. According to United Nations data, the country’s population,
Early Life and Background Uche Okeke (full name: Christopher Uchefuna Okeke) was born on 30 April 1933 in Nimo, Anambra State, Nigeria. From childhood, he was immersed in Igbo folklore,
Early Life and Background Niyi Osundare was born on 12 March 1947 in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, into a humble farming family. Growing up in rural Ekiti, he was immersed
Early Life and Background Lola Shoneyin (full name: Oluwaseyi Abidemi Shoneyin) was born on 26 February 1974 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She is the youngest child in a prominent
Early Life and Background Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli was born on 8 June 1966 in Kwarbai, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Education Professional Career Banking and Public Service Diplomacy Ascension to the
1. Introduction: A Civilization of Spiritual Authority The Kingdom of Nri, or Ọ̀ràézè Ǹrì in Igbo, was a medieval polity located in what is now southeastern Nigeria. This state stands
The Nigerian health sector is at a critical juncture, characterized by a complex interplay of systemic deficiencies and nascent reform efforts. The sector operates on a three-tiered, federally-managed structure, yet






