Aisha Salaudeen
Journalist
Bio
Aisha is trying to figure out how to tell as many impact stories as possible in different forms.
Development - 02 APR 2019
Do Nigerians have a problem with local rap?
We take a look at the Nigerian tendency to prefer foreign rap sounds over local rap
Development - 19 MAR 2019
Tour companies are showing Nigerians hidden parts of their country
Tour organisations are helping Nigerians better understand the country through travel trips.
Finance - 08 MAR 2019
IWD: The women shaping Nigeria's tech revolution
Tech startups have blossomed in Nigeria. We chart the stories of the women that made it happen.
Development - 07 MAR 2019
Why are Nigerian concerts always late?
If you attend a concert in Nigerian, it will almost always start late. Why?
Development - 21 FEB 2019
Can Health tech startups solve Nigeria's health problems?
There are at least 65 health techs in Nigeria
Development - 01 FEB 2019
Single women cannot rent property in Nigeria
Landlords & Property owners don't rent houses to single women, why?
Development - 29 JAN 2019
ASUU strike: Distress as students sit at home, again
What is the impact of ASUU's frequent industrial actions on students?
Governance - 25 JAN 2019
In conversation with Donald Duke: Nigeria's next president?
Donald Duke is gunning to be Nigeria's next president. We had a chat with him about his plans.
Governance - 23 JAN 2019
In conversation with Oby Ezekwesili: Nigeria's first female President?
Ezekwesili wants to disrupt Nigeria's politics of failure, will she get the chance to do so?
Governance - 21 JAN 2019
In conversation with Kingsley Moghalu: Nigeria's first technocrat President?
Kingsley Moghalu is running for office because he is not impressed with the current administration.
Development - 16 JAN 2019
Lionheart and Up North: The Nigeria Nollywood doesn't show you.
New age Nollywood films are taking representation to a whole new level
Governance - 08 JAN 2019
Five 2019 Presidential candidates that you don't know
Over 50 people are contesting in the upcoming Presidential election, we looked up some of them
Development - 11 DEC 2018
Sex for marks - Nigeria's 'Mr Lecturer' phenomenon
The popular sex for marks trend is one that has been going on in Nigerian Universities for decades
Development - 05 DEC 2018
Nigerians become fond of destination weddings
As wedding culture thrives in Nigeria, couples are looking abroad for that unique wedding experience
Finance - 04 DEC 2018
Mobile money meets government intervention in Nigeria
The federal government uses Eyowo, the mobile money platform, to execute its TraderMoni scheme.
Development - 29 NOV 2018
Aké Festival and Friends: The impact of Nigeria's literary festivals
Do Art and Literary festivals promote a culture of reading among Nigerians?
Development - 14 NOV 2018
SustyVibes is cleaning Nigeria, one party at a time
For Susty Vibes, Pop culture and sustainability have proven to be a good mix.
Economy - 08 NOV 2018
Explainer: What is GDP?
The Gross Domestic Product is the a perfect measure of the welfare of a country
Development - 07 NOV 2018
What is wrong with Kerosene lamps?
Kerosene is the most popular alternative form of lighting in Nigeria.
Development - 17 OCT 2018
Why are medical doctors leaving Nigeria?
Doctors are fleeing, fed up with the suffering of working in the Nigerian health care space
Development - 12 OCT 2018
Will podcasts become the new radio?
More people are producing and consuming podcasts, why?
Development - 05 OCT 2018
Nigeria has the highest rate of sickle cell disease in the world
With 100,000 babies born with the disease each year, Nigeria has the highest rate of sickle cell in the world
Governance - 27 SEP 2018
Explainer: What are Direct and Indirect Primary Elections?
Before we vote our preferred candidates, political parties have to conduct their own primary elections
Development - 27 SEP 2018
Why do UK returnees come back to Nigeria?
More Nigerians seems to be returning back home after studying in the UK, why?
Development - 25 SEP 2018
Can you code your way to your dreams?
Tomisin Ogunnubi, a young author and developer, is working her way into Nigeria's technology space.
Development - 07 SEP 2018
Fear, Anxiety and Stigma - Living with a mental health disorder in Nigeria
Through the eyes of someone with a mental illness, we explore Nigeria's challenges in the Mental health space.
Development - 31 AUG 2018
A close shave with the Otedola bridge tanker explosion
An eyewitness account of the Otedola tanker explosion gives some chilling detail.
Development - 27 AUG 2018
Dream Catchers: Dancing their way to school.
Seyi Oluyole is sending slum kids in Lagos to school through Dance
Economy - 20 AUG 2018
Why Nigerians don't feel the effect of falling inflation
We delve into the way Inflation rates are calculated
Economy - 16 AUG 2018
Explainer: What is Inflation?
A quick lesson on Inflation and its impacts on the economy
Economy - 08 AUG 2018
Explainer: Why is there always fuel scarcity in Nigeria?
Africa's largest producer of oil often faces shortage of fuel.
Finance - 02 AUG 2018
Why Nigerian local flights are always late
Local flights in Nigeria are infamous for constantly being delayed or cancelled.
Finance - 23 JUL 2018
FINT: Banking without the banks?
Meet FINT, one of Nigeria's leading FinTech startups changing the peer to peer lending landscape
Finance - 19 JUL 2018
How Farmcrowdy is changing the scale of Nigerian food production
FinTech startup, Farmcrowdy, is connecting rural farmers with sponsors
Development - 16 JUL 2018
Earthquakes, lung disease, and dirt: what it feels like living in Kurata.
In the past 20 years, communities have borne the hazards of living beside Kurata, an industrial dump site.
Finance - 11 JUL 2018
Explainer: How does Islamic banking work?
We look into how Shariah principles govern islamic Banking
Development - 09 JUL 2018
In Nigeria, everybody loves Hennessy
We try to connect the dots between pop culture and the love for Hennessy in Nigeria
Development - 04 JUL 2018
Becky Mahmud: A Nigerian story of rape and survival
A gripping account of a rape survivor as she chases her dream to become a nurse
Development - 04 JUL 2018
Becky Mahmud: A story of rape and survival
A gripping account of a rape survivor as she chases her dream to become a nurse
Finance - 26 JUN 2018
Banks keep your money but Piggyvest helps you save.
Piggyvest helps you lock away your savings to make it easier for you to save.
Development - 25 JUN 2018
Banana Island Lagos, Nigeria's most exclusive Estate.
Banana Island Estate in Lagos is home to Nigeria's most expensive real estate. What's it like to live there?
Development - 19 JUN 2018
#ENDSARS: The Stories Behind the Nigerian Protests
SARS operatives have been reported to extort, unlawfully detain and murder Nigerians.
Governance - 06 JUN 2018
How do Nigerians decide who wins their votes in elections?
What do Nigerians consider when picking the candidate of their choice?
Development - 04 JUN 2018
In the Nigerian football league, nobody wins away games
We look into the numerous challenges around winning matches in the NPFL
Development - 30 MAY 2018
President Buhari vs Boko Haram
As part of our Democracy Day 2018 series, we look at the Boko Haram Insurgency - then and now.
Economy - 25 MAY 2018
Explainer: Why Nigerians don't feel the impact of economic growth
Why can't the average Nigerian feel Economic growth impact?
Finance - 22 MAY 2018
Nigeria's booming Football Betting Industry
We look at the drivers of the growth in online football betting in Nigeria
Finance - 19 MAY 2018
Welcome to Computer Village, Lagos
Computer village is catering to the tech needs of millions of West Africans
Development - 08 MAY 2018
Kayan Mata: Northern Nigeria's Market for Sex
An industry for ancient aphrodisiacs in Northern Nigeria teaches us about the market for sex
Finance - 01 MAY 2018
Rise of the Nigerian Instapreneurs
We look at the rise of a new generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs on Instagram.
Finance - 26 APR 2018
USSD Codes may not be as safe as we think
We look into some of the security challenges around USSD transactions.
Economy - 18 APR 2018
N-Power or No Power?
We explore how impactful the N-Power scheme has been on youth unemployment in Nigeria.
Development - 29 MAR 2018
Port Harcourt: Wrapped in Soot
We take an in-depth look at the reports of the dark smog over Port Harcourt
Other - 23 MAR 2018
How is Fake News Monetised?
We briefly explain how fake news makes money for media organisations / publishers.
Development - 23 MAR 2018
Lagos Traffic: The Cost of Waiting in Line
What do you lose out on when you wait in Lagos traffic?