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
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced on social media that he was redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern as a result of what he called serious violations of religious freedom. A few days later, he threatened that he would considerContinue Reading
By Mujidat Oyewole, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has, over the past five decades, grown from humble beginnings into one of Nigeria’s most distinguished citadels of learning. The institution has evolved into a national treasure and an emerging global academic brand. Its “Better by Far”Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world increasingly characterised by divisions, instability, and social tension, the pursuit of peace has become both an urgent necessity and a shared responsibility. Across communities and nations, the foundations of sustainable peace rest on dialogue, collaboration, mutual understanding, justice, andContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When Blessing Ogo recalls the day she was cut, her voice trembles. Her memory of that moment, such as the searing pain, the blood, and the fear, remains as vivid as yesterday. “I still struggle to enjoy intimacy with my partner. TheContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s vast coastline and inland waters hold immense potential for economic growth, job creation, and food security. However, this promise is being undermined by the persistent menace of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. Experts warn that illegal fishing not only drainsContinue Reading
