Media professionals have been urged to prioritise balance, fairness and responsibility in reporting communal conflicts, as a means of promoting peace and stability in society. The call was made during a Media and Peacebuilding Workshop on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting for Community Harmony in Osun State, held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Osogbo. The workshop, organised […]
In classrooms across Nigeria, textbooks have long been regarded as important companions in the learning process and the authorities that shape how children internalize education. But what happens when those authorities are flawed, outdated, or misleading? The Federal Government’s recent move to ban unrated textbooks seeks to answer that question finally. An important shift is […]
When you get into any conversation about the future of work, education, even social discussions today, one phrase that keeps resurfacing is artificial intelligence (AI). On one hand, AI is opening doors that were not in existence a decade ago. On the other, it is restructuring industries in ways that can feel worrying. So, is […]
Rats scrambling around the home is considered common sight in most Nigerian homes. However, a grave health concern is rising around communities in Nigeria from this common sight. Its name? Lassa fever. History and cause of Lassa fever Lassa fever was first identified in 1969 in Lassa town, a small town located in Borno State, […]
Over the years, conversations around gender equality in Nigeria have gained force, with the attention which is actually needed, placed on the rights and protection of the girl child. Different campaigns, policies, and advocacy efforts have been sought to correct years of imbalance. But in the midst of this progress, there is another question, one […]
In many Nigerian homes, the image of a complete family is still firmly rooted in the presence of both mother and father. Anything outside this structure is usually treated with doubt, pity, or silent judgment. But across different cities and villages in Nigeria, single parents are changing that narrative by raising children, building futures, and […]
Every early morning, there are some special people that move through the streets, sweeping, lifting, restoring order to the city before it wakes. Before the first vehicle honks and long before traders open their stalls, they are already at work. These people are “Sanitation Workers”. By the time the rush begins, they are almost invisible […]
Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria, continues to battle with a painful irony as it remains crippled by fuel scarcity and soaring petrol prices, despite being a nation rich in crude oil. This contradiction has become a major part of the country’s economic reality, placing huge pressure on citizens while raising urgent questions about governance, policy […]
In many Nigerian homes, the cupboard designated for medicine is as normal as a cabinet for the cooking pot. A headache strikes, and someone reaches for painkillers, or someone develops a cough and antibiotics become the resort without a prescription. A fever, and antimalarial drugs are taken automatically. For countless Nigerians, this is not considered […]
In March 2020, when the world came to a sudden pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classrooms across Nigeria fell silent. School gates were locked, lecture halls emptied, and millions of students were forced to stay at home. But learning did not completely stop, it just changed direction as phones and laptops became the new […]