by Niran Adedokun | Oct 21, 2025 | Miscellaneous
The Myth of a Declining Reading Culture Although it has become something of a national truth, certain recent events have made me ponder the claim that Nigerians don’t read. One of the reasons given to validate this condescending proposition is a decline in the...
by Niran Adedokun | Oct 21, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Last Monday, I launched this newsletter with a simple question: Do Nigerians really read? I wondered what kind of responses to expect. After all, this is a country where people often repeat the cliché: “If you want to hide something from a Nigerian, put it in a book.”...
by Niran Adedokun | Oct 19, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Last week, I argued that everyone can write and shared a few tips on building capacity. I recommended starting small, staying consistent, and aiming for clarity rather than perfection, as well as sharing your work as time-tested ways of honing your writing skills. But...
by Niran Adedokun | Oct 12, 2025 | Books, Reading
Last week, I pivoted from encouraging people to read to discussing one of the most enduring benefits of reading —writing. I mentioned that reading does not just expand our minds, it also sharpens our ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively in writing. I...
by Niran Adedokun | Oct 6, 2025 | Books, Reading
For the past few weeks, we’ve explored the habit of reading and how it expands our minds, deepens our understanding, shapes our character, and prepares the younger ones for the life ahead of them. But as powerful as reading is, it is only half of the story. The other...
