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Nigeria could close the skills gap in the manufacturing sector by including 3D printing in the curriculum of engineering programmes.
Nigerians, as well as other Africans, need to actively work to decolonise social arrangements created by the British.
Poor nutrition stunts children’s growth and hollows out their life chances.
Mining is not just a physical engineering process. It requires social engineering as well.
Pupils who aren’t exposed to different perspectives won’t be equipped to participate in and contribute to a democratic society.
Countries where traditional laws exist must uphold children’s rights and push for their best interest.
Many societies in Africa still draw heavily on their traditional beliefs and cultural heritage. Therefore it’s important to take these into consideration when psychology is taught and practised.
Having four female Commissioners out of six is a good start, but that alone is will not erase the vulnerabilities that women face in leadership and everyday life.
In a country where judicial review is not constitutionally guaranteed, hate speech legislation could shackle freedom of expression and limit citizens’ rights to express themselves.
Food safety agencies have assessed the risk of acquiring COVID-19 from contaminated food or food packaging. They found that currently, there’s no evidence that the virus is a food safety risk.
Universal energy access can only be achieved if people have the capabilities to use the energy to transform their lives.
Nigeria must work towards the harmonisation of laws that protect and promote access to sexual and reproductive health.
Replacing fluorescent lights with efficient LED alternatives is the single best way to cut schools’ electricity costs.
Colleges of education must have increased resources to improve training. They must also address gender-specific issues such as childcare provision, accommodation and sexual harassment.
Schools must ensure a working relationship with its stakeholders including the host community and parents.
The country still has a way to go in addressing the challenges of social inequity. But there has been some progress in every sphere of government.
Lagos state must include the informal sector in its waste economy for inclusive development to happen.
She was a radical and revolutionary figure who is just as important to the story of Christmas as her son.
The built environment plays a pivotal role in lowering residents’ exposure to climate change driven risks.
Large areas targeted for forest restoration in Africa are covered by savanna and grassland, which provide important ecosystem services that would be lost should they be converted to forests.
Grid electricity is often said to be critical for long-term human development. But are the substantially higher investment costs justified by the economic impact?
Agricultural mechanisation can be accompanied with appropriate policies that help to harness its potentials while minimising potential negative effects.
Protecting forests means protecting a rich biodiversity of plants, animals and the livelihoods of many people.
The longer government dithers over how Eskom’s debt will be paid, the bigger the problem becomes. Whatever the decision, electricity customers and taxpayers will feel the pinch.