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Some vulnerable populations may have fallen through the cracks despite efforts to improve access to HIV services during the pandemic in Nigeria.
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Huit pays devraient être à l'origine de 50 % de la croissance démographique au cours des trois prochaines décennies. Cinq d'entre eux se trouvent en Afrique.
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Eight countries are projected to be behind 50% of the growth in population over the next three decades. Five are in Africa.
The flooding wiped out farms in Kogi and other affected states.
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Proper dam management can help check flooding in Nigeria.
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Breast cancer is curable, provided it is detected early and treated promptly.
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In some African countries, astronomical research is quite developed.
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African countries need to be more deliberate in developing space capabilities.
Nigerian law forbids abortion unless a woman’s life is in danger.
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In the context of Nigeria’s restrictive abortion laws, promoting access to medication abortion drugs is a life saver.
The Osun River has become turbid and unsafe for consumption - threatening its cultural and biodiversity significance. Photo by: Stefan Heunis/AFP via Getty Images.
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The ability of the Osun River to support biodiversity is being threatened by pollution and can only be rescued if the contamination ends.
Bakers in Nigeria recently increased bread prices.
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Bakers in Nigeria might go on strike again to protest rising cost of operations.
Road traffic crashes are the most common cause of facial injuries in Nigeria.
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More Nigerians should be encouraged to have health insurance to reduce the burden of treating facial injuries.
Smoke from the Ikoyi prison that was set on fire in central Lagos on October 22, 2020.
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Jailbreaks in Nigeria point to the need to reform the justice system.
Nigeria’s large population of young people may become a burden if not healthy and well educated.
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Nigeria must prioritise investment in education, health and infrastructure to harness the opportunities of its huge population.
Women who have children over a long time lose more teeth.
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More attention should be given to the oral health of women during the reproductive years, in particular those who have many children.
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Some Niger Delta residents are less concerned about oil-induced hazards and risks, or floods and erosion. They are more worried about a lack of sanitation amenities.
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Nigeria should urgently protect three freshwater ecosystems as these undisturbed environments are becoming rare globally.
High speed trains like this one in Casablanca, Morocco, will benefit from satellite communication support.
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Africa’s outer space programme can help the continent meet its other flagship goals.
Nigeria must improve the welfare of its police officers.
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Going on strike is not an option for the police in Nigeria as the consequences could be dire.
Nigeria last conducted a census in 2006.
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Census is a huge scientific responsibility that requires a high level of preparedness, transparency and quality assurance.
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The Nigerian government must do more to combat increasing plastic pollution in the country.