By Deborah Ogbole Nigeria’s recent fuel price increase has caused significant concern among citizens and businesses. For many Nigerians, the impact is even more severe, as independent marketers are selling fuel at rates nearly 400% higher than the previous prices. Despite the immediate pain caused by rising fuel prices, the removal of the subsidy is […]
By Mustapha Bura The Northeastern part of Nigeria, which is historically known for its peace and tranquillity, has in recent years been facing serious security challenges. Since the activities of the Jama’atu Ahlus-Sunnsh Lidda’ Awati Wal Jihad, now commonly called Boko Haram (BH) started with the first attack on a police station in Maiduguri, on
By Cecilia Attah Solid mineral mining has emerged as a double-edged sword for local communities in the heart of Nigeria, where the earth is rich with untapped resources. While it promises economic development and job creation, the reality often paints a more complex picture. During an interview with an Online media outfit, Philip Jakpor, Executive
By David Arome Nigeria has committed to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to scale up gender-responsive integration into the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate adaptation plans, aligning with global efforts under the Lima Work Programme on Gender. However, these efforts face numerous challenges. A recent report, 2024, indicates that 85
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By Deborah Ogbole “We just have to risk it all and return to the farm… At least we will get something to eat.” Soilless farming is one of the new innovative means of cultivation done in such a way that crops are no longer dipped into the soil. It’s revolving around having such innovation in
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By Mustapha Bura Social media are interactive technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing and aggregation of content such as ideas, interests and other forms of expression among virtual communities and networks. Various social media handles such as Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok created content, especially sharing live videos on situations of the flood. In Nigeria, social
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By Deborah Ogbole In many Nigerian communities, the sentiment, “I would rather send my children to learn a trade than to send them to school,” still resonates. This mindset continues to hold back numerous individuals from pursuing formal education. While traditional skills are valuable, the reluctance to embrace classroom or online learning often limits the
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By Ify Onyekwere In a compelling interview on The Development Report show on People’s 105.5 FM Abuja, Edwin Orogbo, Executive Director of the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), provided critical insights into how communities can drive the fight against climate change. The conversation centered around the importance of community-led initiatives in fostering both mitigation
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By Ify Onyekwere On the September 7, 2024, episode of The Development Report on People’s 105.5FM, Aro Leonard, a seasoned media development expert with speciality in social transformation and environmental issues, shared profound insights into the role of multilingual education in addressing global challenges. The show, hosted by Ify Onyekwere, was organized to commemorate International
By Ify Onyekwere Open defecation remains a severe public health issue in many parts of Nigeria, despite ongoing efforts to combat it. According to recent data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria has one of the highest rates of open defecation globally, with over 47 million people practising it daily. The Lagos-Ibadan
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