By Sylvester Thompson, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) No doubt, Nigerian scientists are making global contributions in various fields of science and technology. They have particularly excelled in areas like biotechnology, space research, and Information Communication Technology (ICT). Their contributions range from groundbreaking research and technological innovations to developing solutionsContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Data from the 2018 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) indicates that Nigerian women have an average birth rate of 5.3. This rate is more than double the global replacement level of 2.1 births per woman needed to sustain a stable population.Continue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Political status shapes both the process and outcome of sexual misconduct cases anywhere in the world While sexual violence is a widespread issue affecting many sectors of society, a particularly troubling dimension lies in the involvement of the elite — those in positions of power and influenceContinue Reading
By Cecilia Odey, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Cross River is unarguably one of the lushest states in the country with its rain forest, rivers and grassland vegetation. Bekwarra Local Government Area (LGA) of the state is rich in agricultural resources; its agri-based population is resilient. However, one thing isContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s effort to combat high youth unemployment is receiving a boost with the emergence of innovative solutions. One of such initiatives is embroidery, not just as a cultural craft, but as a tool for economic empowerment and job creation. Mr Lukman Abdulsalam,Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, estimates from the National AIDS, STIs and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASCP) show that 8.1 per cent of adults aged 15–64 live with hepatitis B, and 1.1 per cent with hepatitis C. On a worrisome note, more than 80 per centContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In many Nigerian homes, discussions around sex and reproductive health remain taboo. Cultural and religious sensitivities often dictate who is deemed appropriate to educate adolescents on these delicate matters. As a result, many young people are left to navigate the complex terrainContinue Reading
By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa holds about 30 per cent of the world’s mineral resources. However, most of these are exported in raw form, earning the continent only a small share of their eventual market value. Analysts say this pattern has created a structural imbalance, whereContinue Reading
By ‘Wale Sadeeq, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) How long can the euphoria that greeted the recent official adoption of African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for the 2027 general elections by some key opposition figures in Nigeria last? This is the germane question agitating the minds of someContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The ambiguity surrounding some recent court judgments has accentuated the call for clarity in judicial pronouncements. No doubt, over the years, the judiciary has creditably acquitted itself as the final arbiter. The judicial has held its head high in resolution of disputes,Continue Reading
