In this special report, Hussaini Kafi in Kano highlights the real reasons why Nigeria’s Health Insurance system continuous receiving public knocks and lose of trust, while assessing the challenges and prospects awaiting the body. When 48-year-old Adamu Garba from Kano State suffered a stroke in late 2023, his family had to sell their only motorcycle…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The African region has made progress in reducing maternal mortality since 2000, with a 40% decline from 727 to 442 deaths per 100,000 live births between 2000 and 2023. However, the region still accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths, with an estimated 178,000 mothers and 1 million newborns dying each…
In Nigeria, a nation grappling with severe economic challenges, loan apps have become a go-to solution for millions seeking to navigate financial hardship. With over 100 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, and inflation rates reaching 34.2%, as reported by Trading Economics, many citizens face daily struggles…
The quiet posture of the members of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet and other top officials in his government is not golden. The federal ministers overseeing various ministries and department as well as agencies owe the citizens a responsibility to explain the administration’s policies and centerpiece, not only when the people ask for it. Free and…
To boost production, domestic market, lessen foreign dependence, come out on top against economic rivals, Trump’s ‘America First’ policies play key role in global trade, as he leverages tariffs as bargaining chip to make other fall in line President Donald Trump triggered a global trade war in a bid to bring production back to the…
Juliet Jacob and Rabiu Sultan Aderinsola went to the streets in Abuja and captured the mood of Muslim faithful celebrating the recent Eid-el-Fitr. Some shared how they coped with the current economic hardship in the country. As millions of Muslims across Nigeria marked the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the usual joy, color, and communal exuberance that…
“NIPRD, a continental giant research institute, has moved from obscurity to prominence, emerging in an era where multiple stakeholders propose strategies for prioritizing sustainable local vaccine manufacturing in Nigeria. This development has now secured an €18 million grant for vaccine research and local manufacturing catalysis from the European Union. “ John Nwokocha in Abuja, Nigeria, writes…
In Nigeria, where over 60% of the population is under 25 years old, social media has become a transformative force, reshaping the lives of its youth in positive ways. With platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and WhatsApp boasting millions of Nigerian users, young people are leveraging these tools for economic empowerment, skill acquisition, and…
With Ramadan now over, Muslims around the world and in Nigeria are celebrating Eid-el-Fitr with feasts, prayers, and family gatherings. However, a crucial question arises: Can the spiritual growth and acts of generosity cultivated during the holy month be sustained beyond Ramadan? Hussaini Kafi in Kano spoke to some residents on the perspectives on the…
The recent lynching of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked nationwide outrage, with families of the victims demanding justice while hunters’ associations threaten reprisals if the government fails to act. Hussaini Kafi in Kano who has followed the unfortunate development writes a special feature in which he raises some pertinent questions. The tragic…
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