The absence of support from government leaves communities to determine independently how to move forward, what works, and what is sustainable.
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Obafemi Awolowo University
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government owned and operated Nigerian university. The university is in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 as the University of Ife and was later renamed in honour of Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987), the first premier of the Western Region of Nigeria.
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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.
Quota systems provide opportunities for more women to stand for election. But they’re not enough.
Attacks on police officers and their stations can damage police legitimacy in Nigeria
Nigeria must improve biodiversity awareness among its citizens to stem animal poaching and halt biodiversity loss.
The equitable participation of women in public life is essential to building and sustaining strong, vibrant democracies.
Apart from tackling terrorism, banditry and kidnappings, Nigeria’s new Inspector General of Police must embrace community policing.
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.
While internet penetration is increasing in Nigeria, State Houses of Assembly have little or no online presence, this ought to change.
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.
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.
Microplastics could pose a threat to the sustenance of aquatic biodiversity when ingested by animals.
The dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad is the first step, but Nigeria needs a complete reform of its police.
Authorities around the world can do more to ensure that correct information and messages on the pandemic reach everybody.
Population growth and attendant human activities are destroying a freshwater ecosystem.
Harsh economic conditions at home and false picture of rosy life in Europe contribute greatly to illegal migration by Nigerian youths
Research has found plastic in snails in Nigerian rivers – another sign that the country needs to manage its waste better.
June 12 is widely regarded as the most important day in Nigeria’s post-independence poltiical history
After a long history of botched elections, Nigerians are hopeful that the 2019 poll results will be more credible.
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Professor of Demography and Social Statistics., Obafemi Awolowo University
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Lecturer and Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Lecturer, Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Senior Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Scientific Officer, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Professor of Early Childhood Education, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Associate Professor, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Senior lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Lecturer in Food Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Lecturer and Consultant Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Professor of Geomorphology, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Research fellow, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Lecturer/Researcher, Obafemi Awolowo University
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PhD Candidate, Obafemi Awolowo University
