Gloria Olaoye

Gloria Taiwo Olaoye is a Nigerian historian whose work explores the complexities of the nation’s past with depth and clarity. She examines power, memory, identity, and everyday life across different eras, treating history not only as a record of events but as a tool for understanding, reclaiming, and shaping Nigeria’s future. Through her research and writing, she seeks to make history accessible, relevant, and transformative for a new generation.

Asiwaju of Lagos: Tradition and Leadership in the Late 20th Century

Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city and economic hub, has long served as a centre where...

Festus Okotie-Eboh: Nigeria’s Pioneer in Finance and Governance

Chief Festus Samuel Okotie-Eboh, born on 18 July 1912 in Warri, Delta State, was...

Legacy of Ekiti Woodcarvers: Dada Areogun & George Bamidele Areogun

The Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria have long maintained a rich tradition of woodcarving...