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  By Bilesanmi Itunuoluwa  Walk through any corner of Lagos and you’ll find the same thing: the irresistible aroma of street food wafting through the air. From the smoky suya stands in Ikeja to akara sellers at dawn in Surulere, street food isn’t just about eating,it’s a culture, a language, and for many, a survival strategy. A Culture of Quick Bites Street food thrives because Lagos never sleeps. Workers rushing to catch the BRT grab puff-puff and a sachet of water, while nightlife lovers cool off with roasted corn and pear at midnight. Unlike fancy restaurants, these meals are affordable and accessible, cutting across class and status. “Sometimes I don’t even cook,” laughs Kunle, a banker. “By the time I get home from work, I just stop at my favorite suya spot. It’s faster, cheaper, and honestly tastier.” More Than Food—It’s Economy According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s informal food vendors contribute billions of naira to the economy annually. For many w...

By   Bilesanmi Itunuoluwa   Students of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) are increasingly turning to social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok for academic support, despite rising internet data costs in Nigeria. Interviews with several undergraduates revealed that group chats and short educational videos have become informal learning hubs, often replacing traditional library visits “WhatsApp study groups have helped me more than any textbook this semester,” said Akinwunmi Islamiat, a second-year student. “But the problem is that data subscription now takes almost half of my monthly allowance.” Nigeria has seen a 20% increase in mobile data tariffs since early 2025, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), raising concerns about the affordability of online learning. Lecturers, however, expressed mixed reactions. While some welcome the creativity of students using YouTube tutorials and Instagram reels for academic purposes, others ...