TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
By Ola Aina The United Kingdom’s decision to change how teachers trained in Nigeria, Ghana and India can obtain Qualified Teacher Status in England has raised concerns among professionals whose careers have been built in countries where institutional communication systems do not always resemble those in Britain. From 9 September 2026, teachers trained in Nigeria,…
Late August 2024 1PM The service had ended, and the church car park was slowly emptying. Sola sat beside Peter as they drove home with the children in the back seat. A few cars behind them, Bayode followed with his two boys. It was the second day of Bayode’s visits. His wife, a nurse, was…
Seun Oni There is a provocative thought worth entertaining: Nigerians might be low-key ethical colonisers. The phrase sounds outrageous at first, particularly because Nigeria itself was once under British colonial rule. But this is not an argument about armies, conquered territories or political domination. It is about culture, people and influence. Nigerians are increasingly taking…
By Felix Nyerhovwo Jarikre Japa Is More Than an Economic Problem As a young banker in the early 1980s, like many of my colleagues, I did not see going abroad as an opportunity to abandon Nigeria. Going abroad meant acquiring relevant education and skills, with the expectation of returning home to contribute to national development. Permanent…
By Oliver Grant The British media went agog last week after The Telegraph broke the news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to move back to Britain with their children. According to the report, the couple plan to return to Britain, while Archie and Lilibet have been enrolled at a British school for September. Harry and…
Season 2 arrives on 21 August, and the story widens. The Circle Media Plus steps into a new season of journalism that moves, provokes and stays with you. Expect deeper investigations, immersive narrative chapters and the next wave of TCMP’s signature storytelling.
By Oliver Grant Britain is facing an increasingly important question about its economic future: why are more young British nationals choosing to spend longer periods abroad rather than returning home? Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that around 75,000 more British nationals aged 16 to 34 left the UK than arrived in the year…
After the conclusion of Season One of THE TRAP, readers from different parts of the world shared their thoughts, experiences and reflections on the series. From Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, the responses show how deeply conversations about migration, opportunity, sacrifice and rebuilding a life abroad resonate with people. The comments below reflect the personal views…