By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Africa, since 2007, there has been a growing interest in monitoring space weather by a few regional space agencies under the aegis of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and its partners. The UNOOSA partners’ initiatives have alsoContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain one of the world’s biggest health problems. They quietly affect more than a billion people, especially those living in poor and rural areas. These diseases, such as river blindness, elephantiasis, schistosomiasis, and worm infections, spread easily in places with poor sanitation, limitedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Yashim, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The 2025 International Men’s Day was marked globally on Nov. 19 to, once again, awaken societal consciousness to the issues facing men. The theme of 2025 Men’s Day, “Celebrating Men and Boys”, resonates with many Nigerian men, who strive to balance theContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On a bright afternoon in Ilorin, Kwara, Bilkis Abdulkadir set out of her house to represent the community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at a meeting organised by a non-governmental organisation. Though she arrived at the venue half an hour late, sheContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the japa wave continues to draw young professionals abroad, Nigeria risks losing some of its finest storytellers and journalists who give voice to the nation’s struggles, triumphs and dreams. This trend drains the media of talent, institutional knowledge, and the veryContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On the eastern edge of Lagos State, where the Atlantic wind sweeps across the Ibeju-Lekki peninsula, a quiet revolution is unfolding. The Lekki Deep Sea Port, Nigeria’s first deep-water harbour, has evolved into a strategic maritime gateway, reshaping the logistics landscape ofContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For millions of Nigerians living with hearing impairment, visiting a hospital can be a daunting experience, often marked by confusion, frustration, and misdiagnosis. However, experts and advocates argue that these challenges can be surmounted. For them, a simple yet crucial solution isContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) being held from Nov.10 to Nov. 21 in Belem, Brazil, Africa stands at a crossroad. The conference, in the face of a changing globalContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Located in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo, the Okomu National Park is one of Nigeria’s largest surviving rainforests. Birds call from the towering mahogany trees, as a thin mist drifts across the dense undergrowth. Kowei Kingsley, a 31-year-old ranger, tightensContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa’s debt crisis is having a devastating impact on vaccination efforts, leaving millions of people vulnerable to preventable diseases. With debt-to-GDP ratios exceeding 65 per cent across sub-Saharan Africa, governments are struggling to balance debt servicing with essential health spending, including vaccinationContinue Reading
