At the November 2023 edition of the Actualizing Behaviour Change (ABC) series, Prof. Antonia Taiye Simbine, Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), highlighted the …
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In a bid to rise from decades-old economic challenges, Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is undergoing significant reforms under its new president, Bola Tinubu. Six months into his tenure, Tinubu’s multi-sectoral …
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The World Council of Churches (WCC) is urging Nigeria’s government to address economic disparities and protect religious groups. The Council voiced its concerns at a meeting in Abuja about Nigeria’s …
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Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, recently revealed the country’s dire financial state. He announced that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration had left Nigeria bankrupt. This declaration serves as …
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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of Nigeria is pushing for legislative control over social media, sparking a significant debate. This latest move comes amidst previous attempts by the Nigerian government …
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In Nigeria, the harsh economic realities have hit elderly citizens particularly hard. Many, lacking pensions or adequate fallbacks, struggle to meet basic needs. The Guardian reports on their plights and …
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In the twilight of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, a sobering revelation emerged: 63% of Nigerians, amounting to 133 million people, are multidimensionally poor. This startling statistic was a key highlight …
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In Abuja, a gathering of key players in the HIV response sector reached a consensus: With appropriate treatment, HIV, the virus leading to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is no longer …
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The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) championed a concerted push yesterday for a robust food safety framework, urging swift passage of the Food Safety and Quality Bill to bolster Nigerian …
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Eleven days after the Supreme Court’s affirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential contender, voiced his discontent yesterday. Obi criticized the verdict as a …
