Oyo Community Fights Open Defecation: ‘We Fine Households Without Toilets,’ Says Baale of Alaagba
The Alaagba community in Ona-Ara Local Government area, is a 350-year-old settlement made up of seven smaller communities: Moyo, Idisango, Aba Oro, Kuye, Idi Ogun, Amosun Agbele, and Eleni. At the moment, it is taking bold steps to eradicate open…
UK Prime Minister Strikes Somber Tone as Leaders Clash Over Climate Commitments at Brazil Summit
At a moment when the planet is heating faster than ever before, the world’s political will to act appears to be cooling. That was the stark message from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who told world leaders gathered for the climate talks in Brazil that…
Phoenix Athletics SC Names Alao Temitope as Head Coach to Steer Club into New Era of Excellence
Phoenix Athletics Sports Club has officially appointed Alao Temitope as its new Head Coach, ushering in what the club describes as a fresh era of discipline, ambition, and tactical brilliance. Temitope, a former professional footballer with more than 15…
Childcare Crisis Costs Africa Billions, Study Finds: Economists Urge Governments to Invest in Care Economy
The absence of affordable, quality childcare is costing Sub-Saharan Africa dearly. In 2022 alone, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria lost billions in potential income as millions of employable mothers were forced out of the workforce, according to new…
UNICEF Pushes for National Policy Mandating Public Toilets at Filling Stations, Markets to End Open Defecation
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Nigerian government to introduce a national policy mandating all public places, including filling stations, markets, and parks, to provide clean, accessible toilets as part of renewed efforts…
If You Want Farm Fresh Products, Try POSTAGVEST
In Ado-Ekiti’s Adamolekun Estate, a business pursuit is gaining momentum, one that is changing the way residents think about food, farming, and freshness. The newly launched Postagvest Growcery is gradually becoming a vibrant blend of a marketplace, a…
Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan Lacks Tech-Driven Urgency, Says Geologist Osondu
Despite Nigeria’s ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP), aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 and universal access to modern energy by 2030, experts say the country’s pace of technological adoption remains worryingly slow. A known geologist and…
Adamimogo FM’s Ibidun Iwalewa-Oderinnu Advocates Regular Health Checks, Hosts Free Medical Outreach in Ibadan
Broadcaster and health advocate, Ibidun Iwalewa-Oderinnu of Adamimogo 105.1 FM, has urged Nigerians to prioritise their health through regular medical checkups for the early detection and prevention of diseases. Iwalewa-Oderinnu made the call during a…
Nigeria Slips to 18th in Africa’s Investment Attractiveness Ranking as Seychelles, Mauritius Lead
Nigeria has fallen to 18th in Africa’s investment attractiveness rankings. The country took the drop in the latest Where to Invest in Africa 2025 report, jointly published by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science…
EU-Funded Project Seeks Stronger Social Protection Systems in Ekiti State
A European Union–supported initiative aimed at advancing social protection and reducing poverty in Nigeria has called for greater collaboration among government agencies, civil society organisations, and the media to enhance public awareness and improve…