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Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Nigeria, exposing weaknesses in the health system while also sparking resilience and innovation. Healthcare workers, journalists, virologists, laboratory scientists, and environmental health experts played key roles in the collective fight against the

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), established in 1952, is a household name in five English-speaking West African countries. The main reason is that it conducts exit examinations in the countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Gambia). Final

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is the agency tasked with collecting and managing official statistics for Nigeria. As the authoritative source, it serves as the custodian of the country’s official data. The bureau plays a crucial role in promoting the

Bilkisu Aminu was just 16 when she was married off by her parents. Coming from a less privileged background in Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna, young Bilkisu had keen interest in learning. She wanted to become a medical doctor. “When a

Odo Masquerade The ‘Ijele’ is a metaphor for the size and beauty of the masquerade as an Igbo cultural symbol.  The intricate craftsmanship that goes into its design and eventual midwifing into the Igbo nation’s giant visitor from the land of

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains a pervasive global issue, predominantly affecting women and girls. In Nigeria, an estimated 30 per cent of women aged 15–49 have experienced physical violence, according to the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). However, an often-overlooked aspect

The alleged murder of 21-year-old Christianah Idowu by her friend Ayomide Adeleye at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, chillingly highlights the pervasive threat of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. Adeleye is also suspected in the deaths of his sister and

By MARTHA AGAS In 2024, Nigeria recorded several incidents of mine collapses, where scores of miners were trapped in pits. Many sustained severe injuries or lost their lives, while others were fortunate to be rescued. In the second half of the

Digital literacy has become a cornerstone for economic growth and social inclusion in the 21st century. Countries like South Korea and Estonia have set global benchmarks with robust frameworks and near-universal internet access, while Nigeria struggles to bridge the digital divide.

From Enugu, IKECHUKWU NNADI writes that while sachet-borne alcoholic drinks-driven alcoholism continues to destroy lives and livelihoods across, a resolution between NAFDAC and the National Assembly (NASS) as to the best policy framework to contain the ravages of alcoholism is imperative. For