The annual technical meeting of experts on the Surveillance of Priority Zoonotic Diseases as an entry point for operationalizing the “One Health” approach in the ECOWAS region, opened in Accra, Ghana on Monday with several high-level speakers stressing the crucial importance of the integrated approach for the prevention and...
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POLICY STATEMENT O30 BY THE INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND POLICY INITIATIVE (IMPI), ON: Finally, Nigeria’s Poor Get a Makeover: A Critical Analysis of Tinubu’s application of the law of requisite varieties in the reduction of poverty in Nigeria BACKGROUND The only economic reform programme undertaken by a Nigerian Government that...
Halifax, October 28, 2025 — The international health community gathered this week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the 32nd Canadian Global Health Conference (CGHC). This event, considered the most important in Canada in its field, brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, students, civil society representatives, and private sector stakeholders each...
By KINGSLEY OYONG AKAM, Lancaster, UK For decades, a career in Nigeria’s public service was considered a guaranteed path to security in old age. Teachers, security personnel, nurses, clerks, and administrators dedicated their lives to the nation, believing that retirement would bring rest, dignity, and financial stability. Today, however,...
By Abiemwense Moru – Poverty is a global menace distressing millions of people, depriving them the essentials of living and increasing the risk of suicidal thoughts. It is not merely a lack of income; it is a deep, suffocating force affecting mental health, dignity, and life itself. For millions,...
In this analysis, ERIC IKHILAE writes that with their mode of operation, security agencies in the country are generally regarded as state’s agents of oppression and coercion, but that, with recent developments, the State Security Service (SSS), also referred to as the Department of State Services (DSS), appears to...
In a nation burdened by deep poverty, decaying infrastructure, and an urgent need for visionary leadership, the optics of Nigeria’s president jetting off to Europe for a two-week vacation are jarring. Yet, this is not new. Nigeria’s political elite has long displayed a tendency to spend leisure time and...
The specter of vote buying remains one of the most corrosive threats to Nigeria’s democratic future, undermining public trust and entrenching a system where political leadership is bought rather than earned. This practice thrives on a nexus of poverty, weak enforcement of electoral laws, and a political culture that...
By ABIEMWENSE MORU, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the bustling markets of Kaduna State, where traders, artisans, and shoppers mingle daily, a quiet revolution is underway–one that promises to transform how Nigerians understand and use medicine. The Pharmafluence Education Advancement Network (PEAN) is leading this charge, bringing vital...
By MBAFAN ADE – After almost 10 years of stultification as a result of administrative and political bottlenecks, Nigeria took a major step forward early this month in the quest to keep the nation’s promise to itself and to the world. That promise was the unveiling in 2014 of...
By CHRIS NWOKOCHA – Nigeria today is facing one of its most complex security challenges since independence. Banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery have taken root in the forests and rural areas, threatening lives, livelihoods, and national stability. At the center of proposed solutions stands the Nigerian Forest Security...
Oral health, though often overlooked, plays an important role in an individual’s overall well-being. It encompasses the condition of the mouth, teeth, and facial structures, enabling individuals to eat, breathe, and speak comfortably while maintaining self-confidence and social engagement. However, albeit its importance, oral health remains a severely neglected...
On February 6, the world marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and advocating for its eradication. This year’s theme, “Step Up the Pace”, urged greater action to...
In a surprise move on Friday, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje stepped down from his exalted position citing health reasons. But observers of developments within the party say it goes beyond that APC party emerged from the merger of Action Congress of...
For a nation that once towered as West Africa’s agricultural beacon, Nigeria’s gradual slide into food import dependency was an unheralded catastrophe, largely accepted with a shrug and managed through unsustainable quick fixes. Today, however, the landscape is shifting dramatically. Under the purposeful leadership of Senator Abubakar Kyari, the...
BOOK REVIEW DR. IKE NELIAKU, FNIPR, PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL, NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, ABUJA, TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025 Title: Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing Author: Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) Publisher: Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) Year of Publication: 2025 Place of Publication:...
By STEVEN KEFAS As President Bola Tinubu marked his second year in office on May 29, 2025, a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s security landscape reveals a troubling reality: despite promises and claims of improved security, terror groups are gaining ground, adopting new tactics, and threatening the nation’s food security...
Meat business is a huge business. The global beef market alone is massive. According to Global Beef Market Report for 2023, global beef market is projected to hit 421.61 billion dollars by 2028, with a 4.05 per cent compound annual growth rate. The figure is a leap from 332.29...
Ghana has pulled off another feat in democratic consolidation after successfully conducting a ninth round of generally peaceful Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. While democratic elections have become a norm in the country, the 2024 General Elections were distinct in various aspects that challenged the resilience of democracy, yet, Ghanaians rose to the occasion...
The National Bureau of Statistics(NBS), has said one out of four individuals between ages 15 years and above would like to leave their communities permanently or at least temporarily. The NBS said this in its General Household Survey- Panel (GHS-Panel) Wave 5 2023/2024 unveiled in Abuja on Thursday. The...