Breathing in Nigeria: The High Cost of Asthma Management
Its clear as day that Nigerian Asthma patients re paying heavily to breathe! This is because, the cost of asthma inhalers in Nigeria has soared, doubling or even tripling since the end of last year. This surge undoubtedly poses a significant challenge…
UK Elections 2024: July 4 is for Change
The UK is abuzz with anticipation as citizens prepare to elect a new government on Thursday, July 4. This election could bring about significant changes, with many Britons eager for something new or a fresh version of the old. Who are the candidates?…
Climate Change and the Longevity of Education: Africa’s Path Forward
Climate change poses a significant threat to various sectors, and education is no exception. Understanding the interplay between climate change and education is crucial to formulating effective strategies to mitigate its impact. This is particularly…
EKIFEST 2024: A Celebration of Culture and Arts in Ekiti State
Nigeria is a melting pot for many cultures and traditions. There is no endpoint to the interplay and exciting. Ekiti State, the land of honour is up next with an exciting festival that the world should be part of! The Ekiti-State Festival of Culture and…
Southwest Nigeria Rekindles Agricultural Heritage to Combat Food Inflation
Before the oil boom of the 1970s, Southwestern Nigeria was the agricultural powerhouse of the nation. The region was renowned for its production of cocoa, palm oil, rubber, and other cash crops, the region generated substantial revenue that funded…
Nigeria Faces Worst Food Security Crisis in 7 Years, But Hope is on the Horizon
Nigeria is currently experiencing its most severe food security crisis in seven years, with food inflation soaring to 40.5% and staple food prices, particularly grains, more than doubling over the past year. This steep rise in food prices is placing a…
The Black Market Called Marriage – Funke Egbemode
To many, marriage is about love and passion. To others, it is an investment and to someone like me, it is all of that and also black market. You can love all you want and not be able to keep the glow. You can be as passionate as you can and still not be…
Strengthening Social Protection in Nigeria: Insights from the 3rd Edition of the Social Protection Cross Learning Summit
At the 3rd Edition of the Social Protection Cross Learning Summit, the Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with UNICEF and its partners, have pitched the urgent need to bolster the social protection system to tackle the pervasive issues of poverty.…
US Debate: A Car Crash
In a rematch between two longstanding rivals, the recent debate offered a sleek opportunity to iron out rumpled pieces and gain momentum heading into the November elections. Yet, it ended in a fiasco for the Democrats, leaving businessman Donald Trump…
NGO Launches Ambitious Tree-Planting Campaign to Combat Environmental Degradation in Africa
Climate Action Africa, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has launched a tree-planting campaign aimed at addressing environmental degradation across the continent. The team lead for the group,Grace Oluchi Mbah announced the development at the Climate…