The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has stressed the severe impact of recurrent cholera outbreaks on children and young populations in Lagos and across Nigeria. Chief of Lagos field office for UNICEF, Celine Lafoucriere revealed this in a...
As Lagos faces a deadly cholera outbreak, the city’s health officials are urging residents to take immediate precautionary measures. With five fatalities and 60 hospitalizations reported, the situation has become critical. The Nigeria Centre for...
This opinion piece was put together by Okoh Aihe for Opinion Nigeria I love the deregulated sector where the operators are free to apply their business ingenuity to gain market advantage knowing that there are rules of engagement to promote robust...
As food prices continue to rise and quality declines, more Nigerians are turning to their backyards to cultivate organic fruits, vegetables, and even raise animals. This grassroots movement is seen as a practical solution to tackle immediate hunger...
Prominent businessman and good governance advocate, Engr. Henrich Bankole Akomolafe, has issued a strong call for Nigerian leaders and stakeholders to ensure that democracy is not merely desired or recognized in name only, but duly practiced in the...
As climate change exacerbates health emergencies worldwide, stakeholders are intensifying their efforts to address these challenges head-on. Africa’s two leading public health institutions have announced a groundbreaking initiative, seeking $1...
Nigeria’s diverse agricultural practices and commodities are increasingly threatened by climate change. Rising sea levels exacerbate flooding and waterborne diseases, while droughts and rising temperatures hinder agricultural production and fishing...
The Nigerian government has expressed serious concerns about the increasing smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across West African borders. This issue has been exacerbated by the significant rise in pump prices of the...
According to the BBC, Scientists at the Earlham Institute are using innovative air sampling technology to monitor the spread of deadly diseases, with potential benefits for agriculture, environmental conservation, and public health. The Institute’s...
As Nigeria embraces Compressed Natural Gas, the nation’s path to environmental sustainability and economic efficiency looks promising. Many countries, including Nigeria, have long relied on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). However, growing...
