Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Naira’s relentless descent has been a cause for concern since June 2023, with the currency hitting an all-time low of 1,260 per dollar as of Friday, January 12. This downward trajectory has positioned the Naira as the worst-performing currency among 151 currencies tracked by Bloomberg, trailing only the Lebanese pound and the…
The small community of Ette, situated on the border of Enugu and Kogi states in Nigeria, has been grappling with a multitude of challenges, with the most pressing being the prevalence of criminal activities, particularly kidnapping. The community, which has long been neglected in terms of infrastructural development, is now a hotspot for criminal activities,…
The debate surrounding Nigeria’s restrictive abortion law has been ongoing for years, with a focus on its impact on women’s health and rights. While the law is intended to reduce the number of abortions in the country, its impact on maternal mortality and women’s rights is a subject of scrutiny. Jumoke Olasunkanmi – writes. The…
The proliferation of plastic waste in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, poses a significant threat to both the environment and human health. The improper disposal of plastic materials has led to severe consequences, including environmental pollution, airborne diseases, water contamination, climate change, and various environmental hazards. In this report, Ogbodo Ozioma Favour delves into the impacts…
As 2023 comes to a close, Favour Ozioma Ogbodo documents significant events in Nigeria’s Health Sector. Nigeria witnessed many changes in 2023, from the transition from the ‘Change’ mandate of the Buhari administration to the ‘Renewed Hope’ mandate of the present Tinubu administration, to rising cost of living amidst poor remuneration and brain drain of…
As 2023 winds down, African Health Report’s Gom Mirian reflects on major events that shaped Nigeria’s economic sector. The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for Nigeria, with policy somersaults and financial hardship shaping the country’s economic sector. The transition of power from former President Muhammadu Buhari to President Bola Tinubu signaled the beginning…
Juliet Ochenje Jacob The year 2023 was a very busy year in the education sector of the country, albeit for the wrong reasons. What began as a quiet year for the sector was whipped into absurdity with the incident of Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme. Ejikeme’s JAMB Score Saga Ejikeme, an SS3 student of Anglican Girls Secondary…
2023 was a challenging year for Nigerians when it comes to security of lives and properties. In this article, Jumoke Olasunkanmi recaps major happenings within the year. Kidnapping, banditry and other criminal vices gained ground in the security crisis spanning across the country. Many Nigerians hoped that the arrival of a new administration would lead to…
In the heart of the New Kurchigoro IDP camp, nestled along the Airport Road in Abuja, lies a community of displaced individuals who fled their homes due to insurgency. One of these individuals is Victoria Lukas, a 35-year-old mother of six, who has faced unimaginable challenges in her journey from Gosa, a community in Borno…
The yuletide seasons of Christmas and the beginning of a new year bring with it, nostalgia for celebrations, vacationing and fun. However, for many Nigerian households, this year’s celebration will not follow the robust fun fare and celebration galore that is associated with the season, writes Jumoke Olasunkanmi. ‘Tis the season to be jolly.…,” goes one…
