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Month: July 2025

Enugu Air has launched – Here are 5 things you should know

Enugu Air is Enugu State’s newly launched commercial airline, unveiled on July 7–8, 2025, at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. The inauguration, attended by Governor Peter Mbah and the Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, marked a historic moment for the state’s ambitions to establish itself as a regional aviation hub. The…

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Stop drinking garri every day if you value your life

Love garri? Us too. Garri is a staple food in Nigeria and very versatile. It could be soaked in cold water with sugar and groundnuts, or served hot with ewedu and stew.  Garri is cheap, filling, and always within reach. And for many, it’s survival food. But here’s the truth most people are not ready…

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If your drinking water looks or tastes like this, don’t drink it

In Nigeria, where access to safe drinking water isn’t always guaranteed, it’s important to know when your water could be doing more harm than good. Whether you’re drinking sachet water, borehole water, or from a home filtration system, not all water is safe. In fact, contaminated water can lead to serious health issues like cholera,…

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Suicide Awareness in Nigeria: 3 most common poisons people use

In Nigeria, suicide rates have been rising steadily, yet we don’t talk about it nearly enough. It’s still covered in silence and shame. One of the most heartbreaking parts is that many of these deaths happen with substances that are sitting right in our homes or shops, easily accessible, cheap, and deadly. This isn’t just…

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Explainer: UAE hits Nigeria with strict visa rules — Here’s what you need to know

Planning a trip to Dubai? If you’re Nigerian, you might want to read this first. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has just dropped some strict new rules that are already shaking things up for travellers, especially for young people heading out solo. As of now, Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 45 can no…

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Shipping Abroad From Nigeria? These 7 Logistics Companies Get It Done Fast

As Nigeria’s export business booms, many Nigerian business owners and exporters search for how to ship their products from Nigeria to other countries, but there are several hurdles. Complex customs rules, unpredictable transit times, and hidden fees are some of the challenges they face, and the right logistics partner can solve these issues.  With endless…

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These 7 Nigerian Skincare Brands are Affordable and Made for Melanin-Rich Skin

As Nigeria’s export business booms, many Nigerian business owners and exporters search for how to ship their products from Nigeria to other countries, but there are several hurdles. Complex customs rules, unpredictable transit times, and hidden fees are some of the challenges they face, and the right logistics partner can solve these issues.  With endless…

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Will Afrobeats be bigger if Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy all collaborate?

In a recent interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, Co-managing partner of entertainment company The Plug and Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, shared that Afrobeats could be bigger than it currently is if all of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy collaborate. He made this claim while appearing on the Afropolitan Podcast, where he emphasized that a mistake…

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Epic Show 2025 by Fashions Finest Africa commands the spotlight as Sola Oyebade, Mai Atafo, Ejiro Amos, Jide Sipe, Style Infidel, Isaac John and many others Brought Fashion Creatives to the Frontline

Fashions Finest Africa has officially concluded Epic Show 2025, a two-day creative experience that delivered on its promise to spotlight Africa’s boldest new voices in fashion while tackling real industry challenges. Held on July 5th and 6th at The Podium, Lekki, the event attracted a vibrant cross-section of designers, industry voices, culture leaders, and fashion…

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US visa policy for Nigerians just changed — here’s what it means and why

Planning a trip to the US just got a bit more complicated for Nigerians. The United States government has updated its visa policy, and it’s a pretty big shift. Most Nigerians will now only get a 3-month, single-entry visa when applying for non-immigrant travel. That means one trip, short validity, and stricter timelines. This new…

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