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Testimony Ishola

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Nigeria
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Hello. My name is Testimony but I also go by Eri. I am a journalist and communications professional currently based in Abuja, Nigeria. I currently cover gender, politics, advocacy, and related matters at Dataphyte, with previous bylines at Nigerian Tribune and NFM News.

My reporting includes a long-form narrative investigation into the branding of children as witches in Nigeria, regular long-form reports on inflation, cost of living, child marriage alongside regular coverage of gender-based vio…

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Birthplace decides Nigerian girls' future

Birthplace decides Nigerian girls' future

Child Marriage in Nigeria

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Three Years in Office: Tinubu's Governance, Public Expectations, and Service Delivery

Three Years in Office: Tinubu's Governance, Public Expectations, and Service Delivery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been in office since May 2023. Upon assuming office, he announced an 8-point …

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Religious Psychosis: How the Branding of Children as Witches Leave Trails of Trauma - Naija Femin...

Religious Psychosis: How the Branding of Children as Witches Leave Trails of Trauma - Naija Femin...

A long form story on how children were branded as witches in Nigeria by religious organisations

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Half of Nigerians Choose Cheaper Credit Over Lower Inflation

Half of Nigerians Choose Cheaper Credit Over Lower Inflation

Most Nigerians appear more concerned about cheaper borrowing costs than lower inflation, despite acknowledgin…

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World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Flowing Through Period Inequality in Nigeria

World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Flowing Through Period Inequality in Nigeria

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Ekiti Governorship Election 2026: Ekiti's Long History of Low Election Turnout

Ekiti Governorship Election 2026: Ekiti's Long History of Low Election Turnout

In all 23 elections, the percentage of voter turnout on election day has never reached 50 per cent of registe…

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Bolt Ban at Abuja airport exposed gaps in FAAN’s car-hire system

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By Testimony Ishola
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cleared e-hailing platforms, including Bolt, to resume airport pickups following public outcry over restrictions that had forced passengers at Abuja and Lagos airports to use its designated car-hire system, the Airport Car Hire Rank Management System (ACHRAMS).
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How labour inequality leaves Nigerian women vulnerable to traffickers

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By Testimony Ishola
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According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), women and girls account for more than 60 per cent of human trafficking victims globally. At the same time, sexual exploitation remains the most common form of trafficking. The vulnerability of women to trafficking is also shaped by their weaker participation in the labour market. World Bank Open Data estimates that women accounted for only 40.2 per cent of the global labour force in 2025.
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Nigeria’s airports lag in disability inclusion

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By Testimony Ishola
| Dataphyte Verified
Nigeria’s airports continue to fall short of providing accessible air travel for persons with disabilities (PWDs), with gaps ranging from inadequate mobility equipment to poor communication support and limited enforcement of existing protections.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

With NFM news in 2024.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, in junior secondary school.

How is social media changing news?

It helps news spread faster, helps find more sources, and helps news become more interactive. However, misinformation spreads more too.