A Society That Assaults Women
Mabel Adinya Ade, Founder and Executive Director, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF) had written a piece on gender parity crisis in Nigeria and it was instinctive to note her points here. In a just society, certain principles should be inviolable: justice…
Ejire: When children with disabilities beg to live – By Saheed Ibrahim
A heart-wrenching discovery awaited me as I uncovered a tragedy hidden behind closed doors in Akure, Ondo State. I found a child on January 6 2025, in a state of despair, unclothed and vulnerable. A concerned neighbour had earlier tipped my contact, who…
EU Maintains 2035 Petrol Car Ban Despite Fierce Pushback
The need to transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels has never been clearer, and the transition to zero emission vehicles will play a critical role in quickly reducing carbon emissions and improving our energy security. As it stands, The European…
Lake Chad Basin: Climate Crisis, Conflict, and Resilience
Everything is bearing the weight of climate insincerity including Lake Chad. The Lake Chad Basin faces a web of environmental and security challenges, where climate change, deforestation, and extremist violence intersect, placing millions of lives at…
Hypertension Can Threaten Children Too
High blood pressure (BP) is often seen as an adult concern, but it can begin in childhood and persist throughout life. Despite its long-term consequences, pediatric hypertension receives little attention. This is where the Action Network for Blood…
Friedrich Merz: The Risk-Taker Who Could Reshape Germany
Germany is on the brink of a political transformation, and at the center of it stands Friedrich Merz. The 69-year-old leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is poised to become the country’s next chancellor after his party secured a projected 28…
How Nigeria Should Approach AI: Learning from Global Trends
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have reshaped industries worldwide, with innovations like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini becoming household names. The enduring patterns of these breakthroughs is deep learning, a branch of machine…
Can Social Justice Heal The World?
Every year on February 20, the world observes the World Day of Social Justice, a UN-designated day aimed at promoting fairness, equity, and inclusion in societies. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2007, this day serves as a reminder of the…
Is Geospatial Intelligence A Game Changer for Agricultural Advancement?
In the face of climate change, food insecurity, and deforestation, a silent revolution is unfolding in agriculture, powered by geospatial intelligence. This advanced technology, which combines satellite imagery, spatial data, and artificial intelligence,…
Scientists Warn 2°C Target Is No Longer Achievable Â
The fight to keep global warming under control may have already slipped through humanity’s fingers. How? A new analysis led by renowned climate scientist Professor James Hansen suggests that the world is now on an unstoppable trajectory toward surpassing…