UNSAFE ABORTION: Àjose Nigeria urges compassion over stigma
Àjose Nigeria has called for more compassionate, evidence-based conversations around abortion and maternal health, urging religious leaders and churches across the country to support women facing life-threatening pregnancies without equating access to healthcare with support for abortion. The organisation said ensuring that women receive accurate medical information and access to lawful healthcare does not amount […]
From Invisible Asset to Investable Commodity: Tinubu administration’s push to fix agricultural infrastructure deficit
By Michael Oyeyiola For decades, Nigeria’s agricultural sector has operated with a fundamental structural handicap: the commodity at the heart of the economy cannot reliably be treated as a financial asset. Without standardized quality grading systems, certified and regulated warehouses, or enforceable digital collateral registries, stored grain is just stored grain — not collateral, not a […]
NAFDAC: NASS urged to expedite passage of Alcohol Control Bill
ABUJA – THE Renevlyn Development Initiative, RDI, yesterday, urged the National Assembly to expedite passage of the National Alcohol Control Policy Bill to support the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in its nationwide enforcement of the ban on sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.
Generalist-professional controversy in the civil service: Reform options for Nigeria
By Tunji Olaopa In this piece, I want to pay critical attention to the reform significance of the relationship between what has been called the “cult of the generalists,” on the one hand, and the necessity for more of a cadre of specialists or professionals given the imperative demand of the knowledge age, on the […]
My projects are for very smart, intelligent people – Jide Awobona
By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Jide Awobona, has said his creative projects are targeted at a smart and intelligent audience. Awobona made this known while featuring as a guest on Conversations With Kenni, hosted by media personality, Kehinde Ajose. Speaking about his creative works, the actor said he creates projects that appeal to […]
I always wanted people to discover other sides of me — Motunde Sogunle
By Ayo Onikoyi Actress and compere, Motunde Sogunle, who is popular for her portrayal of Motunde, the fictional daughter of social media comedian, Mr Macaroni, has revealed that she has always wanted audiences to discover the different sides of her beyond the popular character. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, she said, “I haven’t left […]
