Journalist

Print

I have reported and written features, op-eds, and news articles for several publications as a freelance journalist. I approach my work as a print journalist with an incredible eye for nuance and the “so what?” of my reporting.

• Coda Story

A tragedy in Nigeria shows the risks of cheap drone warfare

African militaries are turning to affordable Turkish and Chinese drones to fight insurgencies. But without controls, civilian deaths are inevitable

• WIRED

The deep roots of Nigeria’s cybersecurity problem

Despite having one of the strongest data-protection policies in Africa, the country’s enforcement and disclosure practices remain dangerously broken.

‘4 people tweeting’ changed the face of Nigerian politics

A youth-led online movement propelled an outsider candidate into the political mainstream.

 

• Rest of World

TikTok creators are being arrested for violating religious laws in Nigeria

Digital rights advocates say social media companies like TikTok have a responsibility to protect their users in these situations.

Loan apps ruined their reputations. A shady online market offered to repair them

In Nigeria, a gray market has emerged to defend against predatory loan apps that publicly shame people who can’t pay.

Global Twitter employees describe chaos as layoffs gut their teams

Mass layoffs raise serious concerns for trust and safety operations for hundreds of millions of users.

Nigerian influencers could soon need government approval for sponsored posts

A new rule would give Nigeria’s ad agency control over content from skit makers, vloggers, comedians, and more.

Nigerian startups are getting locked out of international tech platforms

Foreign currency shortages are cutting Nigerians off from Apple Music, AliExpress, AWS, Grammarly, and more.

 

• VICE

The climate crisis Is driving violent conflicts over farmland –

As temperatures rise and drought sets in, Nigerian herdsmen and farmers are clashing over ‘declining resources.’

 

• Al-Jazeera

Power problems: Could solar solve Nigeria’s electricity woes?

Hungry for energy, millions of Nigerians put up with noisy, smoky petrol-fuelled generators to power their lives. Could solar technology help?

 

• Guardian UK

Nigerians struggle to find medication after GSK pull-out

Asthma sufferers are among those rationing drugs amid shortages and high prices after the pharmaceutical company ceased business in Nigeria this year

 

• Inkstick Magazine 

The Queen is Dead, So What?

Some young Nigerians simply feel numb at the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Nigerian Police Brutality Continues Even After #EndSARS

Justice is yet to be served to those who were killed and harmed during the protests.

African Mobile Phones Face Unique Cybersecurity Risks

Chinese brands make Africa’s most accessible phones, but they operate at a lower security and cybersecurity standard.

Africa’s Growing Cybersecurity Threats

What does it mean for global cybersecurity when an African hacking group has stolen at least $11 million from companies in Latin America, Africa, and Asia?

VPNs, the World Cup, and Digital Inclusion

The World Cup is causing a surge in VPN usage, and it’s a stark reminder of the lack of digital inclusion and inequality across the globe.

 

Colonialism Still Haunts African Agriculture

The structures built by extractive colonial powers continue to influence agricultural practices today.

Africa Needs Better Cybersecurity Disclosure Practices

Nobody likes to disclose a breach, but disclosures are key to building cyber resilience.

Disinformation Has a Human Cost in Africa’s Largest Democracy

False information, but not fact-checking, was quick to reach Nigerians during the country’s recent election.

Sudan’s Cyber War

Beneath the visible, physical fighting, another war is raging online.

Before Anything Else, African Cybercriminals Are After Money

For all of the cliches that surround so-called ‘Yahoo Boys,’ at its heart, cybercrime is a symptom of economic inequity.

Crypto Woes

Crypto wants to be the world’s next money, but it needs to fix its security problems first.

Disinformation Around Niger’s Coup Falls in the Crosswinds of Geopolitics

In the words of Jonathan Swift, “falsehood flies and the truth comes limping after.”

Can AI Help Combat Disinformation?

Across the world, AI-powered systems are springing up to aid the fight against disinformation.

The Digital Frontline of the Israel-Hamas Conflict Could Extend Long After the War

The conflict shows how entwined physical and cyber war is in contemporary conflict.

It Is Time To Debunk the “Nigerian Prince” Stereotype

The “Nigerian prince” is a harmful trope that obfuscates conversations around cybercrime and stigmatizes Nigerians as cybercriminals until proven innocent.

Negotiators are Working to Build an International Carbon Market at COP28 — But Should They?

Existing carbon markets have many of the same structural inequities that capitalism does.

Cracks in the African Techie Dream

Tech skills promised a way out, and then it got weird.

 

• The Hustle 

Why so much of the world runs on counterfeit software

Burned DVDs, roadside vendors, and customers who have no idea what they’re buying

 

• Foreign Policy

The Black Sea Grain Initiative Is Not About Hungry Kids in Africa

The image of starving Africans may score propaganda points for the West, but Russia’s suspension of the deal arguably does more harm to wealthier countries.

 

• Earth Island

Disappearing Waters

In Nigeria, diminished water bodies threaten agriculture, wildlife, and cultural identity.

 

• The Record

How the pandemic pulled Nigerian university students into cybercrime – also available on Slate Magazine

Nigeria moves to extradite cop indicted in Hushpuppi cyber fraud case to U.S

Cyberattacks highlight risks to physical and digital supply chains

Nigerian authorities arrest alleged scammer on FBI Most Wanted List

Afrobeats artist Steven Adeoye on the cybercrime-inspired TikTok hit “Ali”

How cybercrime remixed the Nigerian Music scene

ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to amend Cybercrime Law

Nigerian social media accounts targeted in influence campaign centered on Ukraine invasion

Nigeria’s electronic payments boom leaves some at risk for fraud

 

• International Journalists Network

A new wave of environmental journalism is raising awareness in Africa

 

• Zikoko

More Structures Are Springing Up in Nigerian Universities at the Cost of the Environment

Across universities in Nigeria, precious vegetation is being destroyed to accommodate more buildings. At the University of Lagos, mangrove forests have given way to hostels. Experts say universities must rethink their development plans, prioritizing sustainability and environmental preservation.

 

• Game.biz

From barbershops to a multi-million dollar industry, Nigeria’s gaming boom

 

• Imagine5

Upcycling the used plastic that clogs Nigeria’s waterways

The plastic sachets used to package drinking water in Nigeria are polluting the country’s waterways and contributing to floods. But one designer has a plan to turn them into something beautiful.