Pelumi Salako

Pelumi Salako

Pelumi Salako is a Nigerian journalist covering culture, technology, inclusive economies, and development. His works have appeared in Al Jazeera, The Guardian, the Thomson Reuters Foundation, NPR, Foreign Policy, and elsewhere. He holds a B.A. in History and International Studies from the University of Ilorin.

Latest Articles

Inclusive education also hit as global funding dries up

Inclusive education also hit as global funding dries up

3 months ago // Education

Funding cuts are threatening classroom gains for children with disabilities worldwide. Programs that trained thousands of teachers and reached children with disabilities are now at risk.

How African NGOs are working to close the gender gap in tech

How African NGOs are working to close the gender gap in tech

over 1 year ago // Ctrl Shift Equality

The gender imbalance in tech has continued to grow and is said to be greater than it was 35 years ago. Today, 32% of tech workers are female, down from 35% in 1984.

Drug prices soar after pharma giants GSK and Sanofi exit Nigeria

Drug prices soar after pharma giants GSK and Sanofi exit Nigeria

almost 2 years ago // Global health

Nigerians struggle to buy their prescribed medicines due to continuous price jumps caused by the country’s high inflation rate, weak naira, high import duties, and a deluge of exits by multinationals such as GSK and Sanofi.

Why a Nigerian coastal town is on the brink of extinction

Why a Nigerian coastal town is on the brink of extinction

almost 2 years ago // Climate Change

Ayetoro, a town located along the Atlantic coast in Ilaje, southwestern Nigeria, is on the brink of extinction due to years of recurrent sea incursion.

Maize shortages bring Nigeria’s poultry sector to the brink of collapse

Maize shortages bring Nigeria’s poultry sector to the brink of collapse

over 2 years ago // Food systems

Maize scarcity and diminishing purchasing power are edging Nigeria’s poultry industry toward the brink of collapse as farmers are forced to buy feed essentials at an exorbitant rate where available.

Nigeria’s economic reforms push vulnerable citizens over the edge

Nigeria’s economic reforms push vulnerable citizens over the edge

over 2 years ago // Economic development

Although experts say the reforms are beneficial and can attract foreign investors, they also warn that they could adversely affect citizens if the government does not launch urgent palliative measures to cushion the hard-hitting impact.

Mass emigration is leaving huge gaps in Africa's health sector

Mass emigration is leaving huge gaps in Africa's health sector

over 2 years ago // Global Health

African medical professionals are making a mass exodus abroad to get better pay, good working environments, and better social services, leaving the health sectors across the continent to bear the brunt of health care workers shortage.

Can Nigeria’s political ‘godfather’ transform the country?

Can Nigeria’s political ‘godfather’ transform the country?

almost 3 years ago // Democracy and governance

As Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's president-elect, prepares for his installation later in May, some analysts say his presidency is set to usher in new investment for the country while others question whether it’s all talk.