43 per cent of Nigerians (89 million people) live below the poverty line, while another 25 per cent (53 million) are vulnerable. According to a 2018 report by the World Bank, almost half the population is living below the international poverty line ($2 per day), unemployment peaked at 23.1%. Many citizens faced limited financial opportunities, […]
Nigerian Rahama Aliyu Yelwa specializes in assisting women during childbirth. She says that becoming a doula wasn’t just a career choice for her; it was the culmination of personal experiences and a deep-seated passion for supporting mothers. “My journey into the world of doula care began with my journey into motherhood.” Like many women, she […]
“The profound impact of climate change on people with albinism is one of the most overlooked aspects of the issue. In Africa alone, it is estimated that people with albinism are up to 1000 times more likely to develop skin cancer than those without, with many dying by the age of 40,” said Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, […]
Nasma Shittu, a mother of one, confided, “My body felt different; I gained weight; I wasn’t as active or strong as before I gave birth.” Her sentiments echoed the common experiences shared by many new mothers. Before her bundle of joy arrived, Nasma cherished simple exercises like walking and the rhythmic swing of a skipping […]
In a move to enhance environmental education and inspire climate action among Nigerian youth, Ecocykle Development Foundation, a youth-led environmental think tank, has unveiled an innovative card game titled “Play, Learn, and Act Now” (PLAN). The PLAN card game aligns with Ecocykle’s mission to actively involve young people in fostering environmental action and sustainable development. […]
Picture this — It all begins with a spark of realization that 3D could be more than just a visual feast; it could be a game-changer in storytelling and entertainment. This epiphany became the heartbeat of Fullstack3D Studio, a haven for creators who dared to push the boundaries of what was deemed imaginable. Eddie Mathew […]
Amynah Usman is a Lawyer and advocate whose advocacy fulfills the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 3, 4, and 10. She holds an LL.B. (Hons.) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, and an LL.M. from the University of South Wales, the United Kingdom. She expresses her passion for youth development, women’s inclusion […]
Unleashing a Media Revolution: The Impact of West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC) 23
The inaugural West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC) 23 concluded on a high note, leaving over 300 journalists from across the region empowered with invaluable insights and tips. Spearheaded by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), the conference fostered unprecedented collaboration among journalists, media experts, academics, policymakers, and government institutions, yielding an astounding […]
Maryam Ogunniyi, a student at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, had a transformative experience when she accompanied her friend Nafisa Abubakar to a Diphtheria infection program organized by Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Nafisa, who was interning at a primary healthcare centre in Kano state, introduced Maryam to this previously unfamiliar illness. During […]
Aisha Saidu’s Infertility Struggle: From Fibroids to Finding Happiness Aisha Saidu has been on a challenging journey to conceive for the past two years. Along the way, she experienced the heartbreak of a miscarriage caused by fibroids, leading her to undergo a Myectomy procedure to remove them. She says the toll of fertility struggles weighed […]
