Alleged NASS bribes and doctor strikes – 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.
Category: Column
CHALLENGES ABOUND FOR NIGERIA’S NEW PRESIDENT
As Bola Ahmed Tinubu is inaugurated president of Nigeria on the 29th of May, he takes charge of a country with immense challenges, writes Cheta Nwanze.
African architects challenge Venice exhibition to decolonise and start new conversations
Presented since 1979, the Venice Architecture Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia) is possibly the most influential architecture exhibition in the world. For the first time, this year’s edition is curated by an African architect, Lesley Lokko. She has ensured that a strong African presence is the central feature of the show. Indeed, the 2023 exhibition is part of an undeniable shift towards a more just representation in global architecture, writes Toma Berlanda
DODGY INDOMIE AND AGENDA 2050 – THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
From the outgoing administrations Agenda 2050 to dodgy Indomie – 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.
PIDGIN ENGLISH IS THE REAL USURPER
As more languages become endangered, Chinedum Art Michael looks at how Nigeria’s indigenous languages could be affected.