Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari (L) and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa perhaps need to extend their hand shakes into the outer space.
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Nigeria-South Africa bi-national commission is a laudable initiative but missing the space cooperation element.
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa
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A strategic partnership that is mutually rewarding and beneficial between Nigeria and South Africa should be the aim of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Nigeria.
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The presence of a vulnerable species in Ekor Waterfalls, Nigeria, is a signal that the area could support other rare or threatened species.
It has been one year since massive #EndSARS protests swept over Nigeria.
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One year after the #EndSARS protests, not much has come out of the investigations into the shootings and deaths that occurred across the country.
Governments must provide adequate sanitation and hygiene infrastructure.
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Access to water and other sanitation infrastructure depended on income level.
A boy leaves mobile and portable public toilet at Ketu in Lagos.
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The government must shore up efforts to finance water and sanitation in Nigeria.
Mothers wait with their babies to receive treatment at a dispensary .
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The average Nigerian woman or child faces a host of hindrances in accessing health services.
Catholics in Lagos protest against the incessant killings in Benue state.
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At the centre of the persisting violence in the north-central region of Nigeria is bad governance.
Catholics in the Nigerian capital Abuja peacefully protest against rampant killings in Benue state.
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The absence of support from government leaves communities to determine independently how to move forward, what works, and what is sustainable.
Men largely determine the fertility rate in Nigeria. These men are drumming for dancers at a festival.
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The Nigerian government must design more interventions to improve education, employment opportunities and the economy in order to control the country’s population growth.
Nigeria cannot afford the high cost of creating additional seats in its National Assembly.
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Quota systems provide opportunities for more women to stand for election. But they’re not enough.
Attacks on police officers have dire consequences for the security and wellbeing of Nigerians.
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Attacks on police officers and their stations can damage police legitimacy in Nigeria
Despite its numerous benefits, biodiversity is still not well appreciated in Nigeria.
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Nigeria must improve biodiversity awareness among its citizens to stem animal poaching and halt biodiversity loss.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in the Nigerian Senate in 2015. There are very few women representatives.
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The equitable participation of women in public life is essential to building and sustaining strong, vibrant democracies.
Community policing must be high on the agenda of Nigeria’s new police chief
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Apart from tackling terrorism, banditry and kidnappings, Nigeria’s new Inspector General of Police must embrace community policing.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as the first woman and the first African director general of the World Trade Organisation is a win for women globally.
State assemblies in Nigeria must devote more resources to digital communication
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While internet penetration is increasing in Nigeria, State Houses of Assembly have little or no online presence, this ought to change.
Nigeria’s last census was conducted in 2006.
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Planning for Nigeria’s next census scheduled for 2021 must address critical issues.
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It's time to talk about police in Nigeria and the issues around special forces.
Nigerian youths protest against police brutality.
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Although the Nigerian government has announced the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, protesters have not let up. They are now calling for wider reforms.