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.

Origin & Role: Central Bank of Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is Nigeria’s apex monetary institution, established to provide...

Infant Welfare Clinics in Lagos, 1944–1947

In the 1940s, Lagos was the administrative and commercial centre of British colonial Nigeria,...

Owa Obokun Palace: Ijesa Kingship

The Owa Obokun Adimula Palace in Ilesa, present-day Osun State, is the traditional residence...