Avoid The “Buckets” in Laos
Vang Vieng, Laos, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and vibrant backpacker culture, faces a sobering crisis after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning. The tragedy has cast a shadow over the town’s popular party scene, where…
Nigerian Nun Wins $1.2 Million Opus Prize for Transformative Work in Education
Advocacy has to shape, it must be transformative. Following her revealing, meticulous and life transforming Advocacy over the years, a Nigerian Catholic nun, Sr. Francisca Ngozi Uti, has been named the 2024 Opus Prize laureate. The prestigious $1.2…
Vote Buying Is Replacing Political Advertising in Nigeria
For years, campaign season was a time of celebration in media houses across Nigeria. The anticipation of political ads flooding airwaves, newspaper pages, and online platforms was a surefire way to exceed revenue targets, save for the quieter months, and…
Can These Children see the Future?
Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on Nov 20 each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. The 2024 Theme is ‘Listen to the…
World Toilet Day 2024: Oyo State, UNICEF Lead the Fight Against Open Defecation
Every year, on November 19, the world unites to highlight a pressing issue that impacts billions of lives: access to proper sanitation. World Toilet Day (WTD) serves as a call to action to address the global sanitation crisis, a challenge that remains…
The Hongkong 47: Peace. Activism. Jail
Hong Kong’s political landscape witnessed a key mmoment in history as 45 pro-democracy activists, including iconic figures like Joshua Wong and Benny Tai, were sentenced under the controversial National Security Law (NSL). Known as the “Hong Kong…
There is no Food Security Without Innovation
The federal government and experts are proposing diverse strategies to boost agricultural productivity and tackle systemic hurdles as Nigeria stares at the monstrous outpace of food security. With a population exceeding 200 million and growing, the…
The Impact of Mass Deportations on Undocumented Migrants
Plans of mass deportations under the Trump administration has sparked widespread anxiety among the estimated 13 million undocumented migrants in the United States. This policy approach is not entirely new, as previous administrations have implemented…
Ondo Governorship Election: Yiaga Africa Highlights Low Voter Turnout
The Ondo State governorship election held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, has sparked debate over voter apathy, with Yiaga Africa raising concerns about the low turnout. Through its Watching The Vote (WTV) initiative, the organization deployed the…
Naira Depreciation and High Interest Rates Dampen Business Confidence, Prompt Calls for Economic Reform
Amid ongoing economic challenges in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest business survey reveals a concerning decline in business confidence as the naira depreciates and high-interest rates continue to strain companies and individuals…