UI don links Nigeria’s development challenges to socio-economic polarisation

By Adeola Badru A Professor of Development Economics at the University of Ibadan, Taiwo Timothy Awoyemi, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent development challenges to the polarisation of its socio-economic structure along ethnic, religious, and economic lines. Awoyemi made the observation while delivering the institution’s 610th inaugural lecture (2025/2026 session) at Trenchard Hall, themed “Nigeria in Persistent […]
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What JAMB candidates’ abduction says about Nigeria

By EBUKA UKOH A nation does not prove its strength in speeches. But the safety it guarantees to its children speaks volumes. As I struggled to come to terms with the news of the abduction of students travelling to sit the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination in Benue State, I watched interviews of survivors, […]

Baobab Microfinance Bank partners Compassionate Care Recovery Initiative to empower women

By Etop Ekanem, Lagos Baobab Microfinance Bank has reinforced its commitment to inclusive growth and social impact through a strategic partnership with the Compassionate Care Recovery Initiative, culminating in the launch of a dedicated female rehabilitation and reintegration wing, Deborah’s Haven. The initiative addresses the urgent need to support women affected by substance dependency, many […]

Between law and life: The grey realities of abortion in Nigeria

By ALU AZEGE In Nigeria today, a woman’s uterus is both a site of life and a battleground of law. The recent debate in the Senate over a bill proposing harsher penalties for abortion re-ignited a familiar national anxiety. Yet, in the midst of the tension, something important happened: the Senate demonstrated courage by stepping back […]

At Yabatech: Experts urge Nigerians to tell their own stories through animation

By Elizabeth Osayande  A strong call for Nigeria to reclaim its narrative through creative storytelling took centre stage recently at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), as global and local animation experts, academics and industry stakeholders converged for a landmark stop-motion animation symposium and workshop. The event, held at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium, was organised by the […]

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