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…
Dangote Refinery Fire Incident Hurts Investors Confidence
The ongoing domestic crude oil supply crisis has spurred calls for substantial investments in the industry. This development follows a series of accusations and denials within the oil sector, raising concerns over the potential impact on investor…
Julian Assange: A Triumphant Return to Freedom
Julian Assange is home and dry. The enigmatic founder of WikiLeaks, has returned to Australia as a free man, greeted by the warm embrace of family and friends after enduring years of turmoil and uncertainty. His unwavering commitment to releasing…
New Innovation in Heart Regeneration: The “Space Dryer”
Every day, new innovations are transforming the medical space, bringing insights from research tables to boardrooms where hands meet machines. One of the latest breakthroughs is the ‘Space Dryer,’ which offers new hope for patients with…
The UN Scare: Getting More Women Involved In Politics
Only 113 countries have never had a woman as Head of State. It doesn’t speak well of a world where the advocacy for inclusive governance has gone up. Something has to be done and fast! Despite significant strides toward gender equality, the path to…
Nigeria Activates National Cholera Emergency Operation Centre Amidst Outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated a National Cholera Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to the ongoing cholera outbreak across the country. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris,…
