Abdulkabeer Tijani

In Balogun Market, one of Lagos oldest and most vibrant trading hubs, Mrs. Adewale, known in her section as “Mama l’Aburo” for her decades of expertise in premium fabrics, mirrors the daily reality of countless market women who navigate the tension between earning a living and caregiving. “My children practically grew up on top of these lace bundles,” she says, recalling how her sons and daughters did homework amid stacks of Swiss lace and Austrian materials while she negotiated with customers.

With contributions from the ISC Member, African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Prof. Lise Korsten, AAS President Prof. Felix Toteu, Geoscientist, AAS Vice-President With about , including  of global cobalt production, significant shares of manganese and emerging lithium deposits in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Ghana, Africa is the minerals player the rest of the world has its eyes on.

A cleric addressing his congregation during 2026 Eid-Al-Fitri in Southwest Nigeria On Friday, March 20, 2026, Muslims across Nigeria joyfully marked the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the festival that concludes the holy month of Ramadan with communal prayers, reflection, and renewed spiritual commitment.