Extension of Nigeria’s continental shelf as lesson on continuity

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On May 14, the High Powered-Presidential Committee on Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf Project was in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The committee came to brief President Bola Tinubu on recommendations given to Nigeria regarding its submission for an extended continental shelf by theContinue Reading

Addressing Nigeria’s flood disasters through preparedness

By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, flooding remains the most prevalent natural disaster, particularly affecting vulnerable communities residing along riverbanks and floodplains. The ramifications of floods extend beyond loss of lives and property, encompassing disruptions to agriculture, industrial productivity, infrastructure, and overall socio-economic stability, health andContinue Reading

Combating Obstetric Fistula through global initiatives, local heroes

By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Obstetric fistula, a global affliction disproportionately affecting women in low-resource countries, continues to devastate lives. According to experts, obstetric fistula, is an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. Primarily striking young, impoverished women lacking adequateContinue Reading

Navigating the path to sustainable organisational success: insights from Lagos leadership programme

By Razak Owolabi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world characterized by rapid change and uncertainty, the pursuit of sustainable organizational success has become more than just a lofty aspiration—it has become a strategic imperative.   Recognizing this reality, leaders from across industries converged in Lagos for the TEXEM,Continue Reading

Imperatives for Africa-led strategies against terrorism

By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Between April 22 and April 23, the Nigerian government hosted a High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting in Abuja with the theme “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism”. The summit brought together several presidents across Africa andContinue Reading