Nigeria remains Africa’s beacon of hope, youth are the continent’s wind of change — Diplomat
Nigeria remains Africa’s beacon of hope, not a burden, according to Chief William Deiyan Towah, Director of Administration and Finance at the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Speaking at the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Leadership Summit on Saturday in Abuja, Towah described Nigeria as a continentally significant nation endowed with vast human and natural resources, widely respected across Africa despite persistent negative stereotypes.
Overstretched Health Systems: Why Harm Reduction is Critical in Africa
By Dr Vivian Manyeki African health systems are under severe strain due to limited budgets, chronic understaffing, and rising rates of preventable diseases. For example, in rural Kenya, Nurse Amina starts her day before dawn, caring for dozens of patients in a dilapidated clinic with minimal resources. She constantly improvises, repurposing supplies and working extra […]
“Repentant” terrorist can’t be president
Some senior officials of the Nigerian security forces have been making provocative statements in their rather confounding bids to appease terrorists, jihadists, Fulani herdsmen militants and bandits rather than bring them to justice. Given the serious implications of this narrative, we join well-meaning Nigerians to vehemently reject it. In a recent viral video, the General […]
NGO presents scorecard framework priorities on adolescent sexual health
Hacey, a non-governmental organization, has presented a scorecard framework prioritizing adolescent and young people’s sexual and reproductive health at the Second National Biannual Health and Development Sub-Committee meeting.
PWDs decry exclusion in governance, employment, public facilities
…as Plateau marks 2025 International Day of Persons With Disabilities By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Plateau State chapter, has expressed frustration over the persistent exclusion of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in governance, employment, and access to public facilities. This as the State joined the global community […]
Mega crusade defies downpour as Olukoya dedicates three MFM regions in Bayelsa
By Olayinka Latona A torrential downpour failed to dampen the spirits of over 20,000 worshippers on Saturday as Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) worldwide, led a mega crusade in Yenagoa, culminating a day of regional dedications across Bayelsa State. Dr. Olukoya’s visit, marking MFM’s 25-year […]
Why the future of Nigerian agriculture lies in integration, not expansion
By Dayo Oyinlola Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its agricultural development. Despite vast arable land and a youthful workforce, the country remains heavily dependent on imports for essential oils, starches, and proteins. Much of this vulnerability stems from decades of monoculture farming, fragmented value chains, and an overreliance on smallholder systems unable to […]
Imo State to host West Africa’s Premier Economic Summit with global leaders
Imo State is set to host one of West Africa’s most significant economic gatherings this season as the Imo Invest Summit 2025 brings together global leaders, CEOs, and international finance institutions from December 4-5 at Concorde Boulevard, Owerri.
NRCS sensitises Lagos communities on PGI, PSEA, SGBV, empowers women
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to strengthen its Protection, Gender & Inclusion, PGI, Safe Place initiative, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch, has successfully completed its eight days community engagement and women’s empowerment programme across two communities-Ikota (Eti-Osa Division) and Aboru (Alimosho Division). The programme which started in November 25 ended […]
CGE Africa empowers female Postgraduate students for leadership in blue economy
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in Nigeria’s blue economy, the Centre for Gender Economics in Africa, CGE Africa, has trained postgraduate female students in Fisheries and Aquaculture from four South-Western universities under the fourth edition of the Future Women Leaders in Fisheries Programme, FUWOLIFF. The FUWOLIFF initiative […]
Red Cross sensitises Lagos communities on gender protection, empowers women with new skills
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch, has concluded an 8-Dday and women’s empowerment programme across Ikota in Eti-Osa and Aboru in Alimosho, strengthening its Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) Safe Place initiative in vulnerable communities. Held recently, trained Red Cross volunteers moved through the two communities, engaging households, youth groups, […]
