Lagos’ size and slums will make stopping the spread of COVID-19 a tough task
Human vulnerability has come to the fore with the coronavirus practically bringing the world to its knees. National and city governments are taking bold steps […]
Nigeria
Steps Nigeria is taking to prepare for cases of coronavirus
The number of reported cases and deaths of coronavirus is doubling every couple of days, and patients have now been reported from many Asian countries, […]
Xenophobia: time for cool heads to prevail in Nigeria and South Africa
The latest xenophobic attacks in South Africa have ignited the long-standing tensions between the country and Nigeria. These are captured in the retaliatory attacks on South African businesses […]
Nigerian universities are suffering from neglect. Why this should stop
The level of funding of the education sector has been recognised as one of the major factors that contribute to quality education. This, in turn, determines growth […]
Where are all the women in Nigerian politics?
Daring to join the male-dominated world of Nigerian politics was a tough decision for Ladi Mamman Watila, particularly in the conservative north-eastern state of Borno. […]
In north-eastern Nigeria, traffickers are preying on vulnerable children in IDP camps
When Sarah (not real name) was five, her father died after a prolonged battle with HIV and AIDS. At 15, her mother was killed during […]
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