A nurse gives gives medicine, Ivermectin, against onchocerciasis or river blindness.
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While Nigeria has made progress in controlling some neglected tropical diseases, it should do more as it carries a heavy burden of these diseases.
Open and distance learning were specifically designed to allow anyone, anywhere to access higher education.
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African governments, policy makers and education sectors could learn a great deal from other developing countries.
An official of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) counts votes cast in an election.
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Ethnicity, religion, money, history and insecurity are among the forces that will be at play.
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Nigeria’s Lekki Deep Sea Port is also its largest, and will boost the country’s ability to process imports and exports.
Jollof rice (called Ceebu jën in Senegal according to the Wolof spelling).
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Nigerians and Ghanaians have all claimed authorship of Jollof rice. But a new book points out that the “Senegality” of this dish is established by the reference to “Jolof”.
Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari and Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, present the redesigned banknotes in Abuja.
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For a country that aspires to reduce bureaucracy and liberalise its financial sector, currency redesign and cash withdrawal limits can only be counter-intuitive.
There should be a rethink of Nigeria’s public university system.
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In its present form, the new Higher Education Bill lacks a governance framework that addresses the complaints of fee-paying students.
Women are severely underrepresented in editorial leadership and in news coverage.
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The news media provide a very particular case study of gender discrimination.
Plastic waste washed up by the sea lies on the beach of the coastal city of St. Louis, Senegal.
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West Africa’s marine litter problem cannot be ignored. It can hinder the region’s economic and tourism growth, while putting people’s health at risk.
Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces Sniper Unit
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Spiralling insecurity is one of the biggest takeaways when considering Nigeria’s year in review, in 2022.
Votes aplenty in 2023.
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Zimbabwe, Turkey, Argentina, Pakistan and Nigeria all have presidential or general elections in 2023.
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Holidays should be a time for children to relax both their bodies and their brains.
A small group of protesters holds Russia and Burkina flags as they protest against the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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Although West Africa has made some headway with efforts to propagate democracy, its dividends, in the form of good governance, remain elusive.
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It is useful to recognise why companies either restrict or strengthen their sustainability efforts in response to a crisis.
A banner is displayed to advertise diesel available at a filling station in Lagos, Nigeria.
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From the economic perspective, the year 2022 will be remembered, by many Nigerians, as a time of dashed hopes and disappointments.
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Systemic large scale forced abortions in Nigeria’s north-east are a new development.
Catholic faithful stage a peaceful protest to condemn the rampant killing in Benue State, North Central of Nigeria.
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Through articles written by academic experts in the course of the year, The Conversation Africa takes a second look at Nigeria in 2022.
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To qualify for the World Cup, Nigeria’s football structures need to link up with schools and build diverse support.
NASA’s Artemis I mission is the first integrated test of the agency’s deep space exploration systems.
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As US-Africa leaders meet, it should be clear that aligning respective goals, priorities and actions is in the interests of the US and of African countries.
A court order must be obeyed until it is set aside on appeal.
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Ignoring any order of the court undermines democracy and the rule of law. No one should be above the law.