The Nigerian government has no legal capacity to unilaterally regulate or police borderless social media platforms.
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The country has argued that the International Court of Justice deprived the parties of the chance to resolve the issue diplomatically.
The absence of support from government leaves communities to determine independently how to move forward, what works, and what is sustainable.
Where natural resources are shared, in addition to the states, regional and international organisations also have a role to play in steering who gets what.
While the loss of contact learning time can be quantified, it’s more difficult to quantify the effect of school closures on learning outcomes.
Policy changes and advocacy efforts have lead to improvements in the protection and wellbeing of children on the continent. But a lot more still needs to be done.
Baobab flowers have male and female parts but individual trees appear to be favouring one rather than the other. To keep tree populations healthy and fruitful, both types are needed.
A successful rollout isn’t just about the physical points where people can get the vaccinations. It’s also about having a trained workforce to administer them.
Southern African countries have been slow in embracing solar energy but this is changing.
Until the conditions that led to the Nigeria-Biafra war are resolved, the debate on the viability of one Nigeria will continue to arise.
The Nigerian government must shore up efforts to stop the pollution of aquatic environments.
How colonial Customs protocols shaped copyright and censorship.
Sharks grow slowly and produce few young compared to bony fishes. In many cases, this means that their populations are fished out faster than can be replenished if not well managed.
The French-Senegalese author’s novel At Night All Blood is Black is a harrowing and politically profound story of a Senegalese soldier fighting for the French in the first World War.
The early childhood years, particularly ages 0-3, are the building blocks of life.
Policies are needed to prevent child marriage and protect women who marry as children from abusive relationships.
Quota systems provide opportunities for more women to stand for election. But they’re not enough.
Users do spend some time thinking about whether information is true; the decision to share it (even if it’s fake news) depends on the topic and the type of message.
Gauteng citizens need to know the uncomfortable truth: for the next six years, their water supplies will increasingly have to be restricted.
Analysis of 46 studies indicates that there’s still a lot of uncertainty about the long-term impacts of digital device use on cognition.
African governments should prioritise investment in high speed internet connectivity because it can have spillover benefits for education systems, as well as economic and social growth.
When policymakers reduce electricity scarcity to a few factors like theft and vandalism, to be solved with technology and stiff penalties, they miss other factors that contribute to electricity theft.
Banks can deploy artificial intelligence to create an understanding of current and prospective consumers and develop products that meet their needs.
Bans haven’t been effective in curbing the ubiquity of commercial motorcycles in Lagos.
The early years are when a child is most vulnerable, but it is also the time when effective interventions can deliver the biggest returns.