By Rachel Fidelis Amid the vibrant hum of Jos city life, a long-overdue conversation finally found its place. Last weekend, a wave of fresh energy filled the air as young people gathered for the first-ever ClimaCon Jos’25, a youth-led climate conference. Convened by Amb. Itse Collins Arin alongside co-convener Engr. Kitgak Simon, the 5-hour event […]
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By Raymond Enoch The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is intensifying efforts to enhance collaboration with member states in the lead-up to the African Forum for Research and Innovation (FARI) 2025. This follows the conclusion of a key meeting in Cotonou, Benin, on March 19, where significant recommendations were made to ensure the
Students of Government Secondary School (GSS) Jabi, Abuja, had the opportunity to explore various career options during their annual Career Day themed “Constructing Your Future.” The event provided the SS1 students with valuable insights into different academic tracks—Sciences, Arts, and Commercial—helping them make informed decisions about their future paths. A key highlight of the event
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By Ify Onyekwere As the world pushes for accelerated climate action, women are stepping forward, leading transformative initiatives that bridge sustainability, policy, and education. On the latest episode of Climate Fact File with Ify Onyekwere, two voices—Uzochukwudinma Awele Otakpor and Rifkatu Joseph Odeyemi—shared their insights on environmental sustainability, circular economy, and the intersection of faith
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By David Arome Nigerian streets are turning into flood traps as drainages meant to channel water are clogged with plastic waste. This practice is largely fuelled by the wrong perception that water would take the waste away, leading to environmental crisis. The usual excitement that comes when it rains turns out to be an unforgettable
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By Ify Onyekwere Journalists in Abuja have been urged to play a crucial role in the implementation of Nigeria’s Right to Food Act by raising public awareness and holding the government accountable. This call was made during a media training session on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, themed ‘Enhancing Media Engagement for Food Security.’ Dr. Michael
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An edition of Climate Fact File hosted by Ify Onyekwere on the 19th of February 2025 on People’s 105.5FM Abuja, was focused on “Climate Resilience for Vulnerable Communities”, which featured an environmentalist Uzochukwudinma A. Otakpor who shared insights on sustainability, personal responsibility, and grassroots initiatives that are driving change, particularly among marginalized populations. Ms Otakpor’s
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By David Arome Nigeria remains a global hotspot for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Although parasitic infections are significant contributors, some NTDs receive less attention, most likely due to shifts in global health priorities towards high-burden diseases. One of such NTDs is schistosomiasis, affecting nearly 29 million Nigerians. Dr Ajakaye Oluwaremilekun Grace, an African Postdoctoral Training Initiative
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By Ify Onyekwere The Government Secondary School Kuje marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on February 19, 2025, shifting from the usual December 3rd date to align with its academic calendar. The event themed “The Importance of Inclusive Inclusion in the Actualization of Sustainable Development,” emphasized that every individual, regardless of physical or
By David Arome The US President had issued an Executive Order to pause all foreign aid funding for 90 days on the 20th of January 2025, which was immediately applied to the United States Government (USG) funded President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Launched in 2004, PEPFAR has been critical in global health efforts,
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