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Mat-Making Business: An Opportunity In Lagos
Jul 12, 2014I once visited Awori village, Lagos Nigeria, to photograph local mat-makers. This is an industry driven by elderly women. The women combine different colors to create variety of patterns. They sell these products to marketers who... -
Documentary Photography: Old People Deserve Access To Quality Healthcare
Jul 10, 2014During a trip to Iseluku community in Delta state, Nigeria, for the purpose of documenting lifestyle of the aged, Ola Taiwo, found a common challenge – old people lacked access to quality medical care in the... -
Traffic Congestion In Lagos: What It Really Looks Like [Pictures]
Jul 7, 2014How long does it take you to get to your office during rush-hour? Four hours? To get to work by 8.00am resumption time, what time do you leave home? Tosin Gbemile, rural reporter’s photojournalist, takes a... -
Photo Report: A Village Almost Wiped Out By Flood
Jul 5, 2014Located in Gummi local government area of Zamfara state, Northwest Nigeria, Gutsura has a population of about 3,000 people, dominated by the Hausa tribe. Gutsura people thrive on farming. However, like other communities in Nigeria, Gutsura... -
In Pictures: A Typical Day For Some Children In Rural Communities In Nigeria
Jun 12, 2014In commemoration of today’s World Against Child Labour, RuralReporters.com highlights how a typical day looks like for some children in rural Nigeria. About 215 million children continue to suffer from forced labour and other social insecurities... -
Protecting Makoko From Property And Financial Speculators
Jun 6, 2014“The Nigerian and Lagos State government should commit to upgrade the Makoko communities and provide support for the communities by providing adequate health, educational and other services.” This was the submission of the Executive Director and environmentalist, Mr. Nnimmo...