IWD: Widows demand special law, stronger protection against discrimination
By Precious Enaike Widows, legal experts and development stakeholders on Tuesday called for the enactment of a dedicated law to protect widows in Nigeria, citing persistent cases of discrimination, property grabbing, social exclusion and economic hardship despite existing constitutional safeguards. The call was made during the 2026 International Widows Day commemoration themed, “Justice, Dignity and […]
Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians
By Chioma Obinna Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at risk of irreversible organ damage.The experts said indiscriminate use of painkillers, antibiotics and herbal mixtures, often without proper diagnosis or medical supervision has become a […]
Nigeria, Africa face poverty explosion as Labour warns services collapse
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African labour movement has issued a stark warning that Nigeria and other countries across the continent risk a deepening poverty and inequality crisis unless governments urgently reverse decades of underinvestment in public services and improve the welfare of public sector workers. In a statement marking the 2026 United Nations Public Service […]
ROTIMAX sets to organize pest control training in Ghana; release book
A new era of pest management excellence has begun. Six years after introducing a groundbreaking publication that transformed professional pest management practice across Africa, Dr. Tolu Caleb and Rotimax Pest Control Training Academy are unveiling the revised and expanded edition of: “Productive Models for Growing a Pest Management Business in Africa.” Completely updated for today’s […]
Electricity: 655m still in darkness as WHO, partners warn of global energy, health crisis
By Chioma Obinna A new global report released on Wednesday has revealed that over 655 million people across the world still live without electricity, while nearly two billion continue to rely on polluting fuels for cooking, exposing them to severe health risks and widening inequalities. The report tagged: “Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report […]
Surveyors advocate greater use of geospatial data for national development
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — Surveyors have called for increased recognition and application of geospatial data in national planning and development, stressing that accurate spatial information is essential for effective decision-making and sustainable growth. The call was made on Tuesday during the 60th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) […]
