Olisa Chukwumah

Lagos, London

West Africa Correspondent at Deutsche Welle (DW)

West Africa Correspondent @dwnews - Broadcast Journalist, producer. @rntc alumni & Box office lover. Email: [email protected]

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As drug prices increase, Nigerians turn to herbal remedies – DW – 01/16/2025

Jan 16, 2025 | dw.com | Olisa Chukwumah

Olisa Chukwumah01/16/2025January 16, 2025Nigeria's herbal medicines have long been popular, but they have rarely been tested for effectiveness or safety. The country's food and drug administration now says it would consider approving some herbal treatments, if they are tested first.
Life abroad proves tough for some Nigerians

Nov 21, 2024 | infomigrants.net | Olisa Chukwumah

In recent years, there's been a surge in the number of young Nigerians leaving for better opportunities abroad as the country faces huge economic challenges. But the grass has not always been greener for all who've left, and, as DW's Olisa Chukwumah reports from Lagos, some are even making their way back. Author: Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos, NigeriaFirst published: November 21, 2024DW is not responsible for the content of external websites
Video: Life abroad proves tough for some Nigerians

Nov 21, 2024 | infomigrants.net | Olisa Chukwumah

In recent years, there's been a surge in the number of young Nigerians leaving for better opportunities abroad as the country faces huge economic challenges. But the grass has not always been greener for all who've left, and, as DW's Olisa Chukwumah reports from Lagos, some are even making their way back. Author: Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos, NigeriaFirst published: November 21, 2024DW is not responsible for the content of external websites
Nigerians struggle to make ends meet amid economic crisis – DW – 08/02/2024

Jul 16, 2024 | dw.com | Olisa Chukwumah |Ben Shemang |Isaac Kaledzi

08/02/2024August 2, 2024The worst economic crisis in decades in Nigeria has citizens sacrificing to get by. Medicines, food and other basic commodities are priced beyond the reach of many. https://p.dw.com/p/4iGjOPolice in Nigeria have used tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, and the northern city of Kano as thousands of people in cities across the West African country joined rallies to protest the high cost of living.
High cost of living bites citizens hard

Jul 15, 2024 | msn.com | Olisa Chukwumah |Ben Shemang |Isaac Kaledzi

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Nigeria: High cost of living bites citizens hard – DW – 07/15/2024

Jul 15, 2024 | dw.com | Olisa Chukwumah |Ben Shemang |Isaac Kaledzi

Toyin Ogundeko, a resident of Lagos and a caterer by profession, lives with asthma. Her son has the condition too. Medicines have become so expensive in Nigeria that they can't afford the inhalers they need. Amid a worsening economic crisis, Ogundeko isn't sure how they will get by. "With the way the economy is going things are really getting tough. You're struggling to buy foodstuff and you're also trying to stock up on your medication," she told DW.
Nigeria: High Cost of Living Bites Citizens Hard

Jul 15, 2024 | allafrica.com | Olisa Chukwumah

The worst economic crisis in decades in Nigeria has citizens sacrificing to make ends meet. Economic reforms are on the cards but for now medicines, food and other basic commodities are priced beyond the reach of many. Toyin Ogundeko, a resident of Lagos and a caterer by profession, lives with asthma. Her son has the condition too. Medicines have become so expensive in Nigeria that they can't afford the inhalers they need. Amid a worsening economic crisis, Ogundeko isn't sure how they will get by.