EDO STATE– Long before the modern skyline of Nigeria’s Edo State emerged, the ancient Great Benin Wall stood as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the Edo people. Stretching over 16,000 kilometres—twice the length of China’s Great Wall—the Benin Wall remains the largest ancient earthwork in Africa, a marvel of engineering that once […]
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Tucked away in the annals of African history lies *Nsibidi*, a complex ideographic writing system from Nigeria’s Akwa- Cross River region. Often overlooked in mainstream narratives, Nsibidi offers profound insights into the intellectual and cultural sophistication of West African civilizations. This article explores its origins, adoption by neighbouring tribes, its testament to human creativity, and
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In a world where cultural identity is often the bedrock of national strength, Nigeria stands as Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies. With over 230 million people, we rival China in terms of population size and strategic importance on the global stage. Yet, while China has risen to become an economic
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