Some Nigerians took to mass looting of warehouses containing COVID-19 food palliatives that were not distributed six months into lockdown.
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In Nigeria, the unmarried, the unemployed, the less educated and those from the northern parts of the country were most susceptible to psychological challenges associated with COVID-19 lockdown.
Dr. Cyprian Ngong, a staff member of National Hospital, Abuja, receives COVID-19 vaccine.
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Confusion reigns about Nigeria’s distribution plan for its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines.
Zimbabwe leaders welcome Chinese COVID-19 experts at the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare on May 11, 2020.
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China is providing masks, vaccines, medical equipment and personnel to African countries ignored by the U.S. in recent years, positioning itself as an essential partner to the region.
Commemoration rituals are superficial tools to deal with the injustices of the Nigerian-Biafran war.
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The crisis of statehood and citizenship confronting Nigeria can only be tackled by committed work around political justice.
Some public officials request bribes to render services for which they are paid salaries.
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The Buhari government has a long way to go in its anti-corruption battle as seen in the latest Transparency International rankings.
Health workers collect data from a man before taking samples during Kenya’s COVID-19 mass testing exercise.
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The availability of data by sex and gender is important for national responses when it comes to prevention, treatment and control.
The HPV vaccine is an effective primary prevention measure for cervical cancer.
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The HPV vaccine is an effective prevention for cervical cancer, especially if adolescents get it before sexual debut.
Nigeria must take steps to include 3D printing into science and engineering education in Nigeria.
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Nigeria could close the skills gap in the manufacturing sector by including 3D printing in the curriculum of engineering programmes.
Artificial identities created by colonialists must be deconstructed to attain unity.
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Nigerians, as well as other Africans, need to actively work to decolonise social arrangements created by the British.
A woman drying red chillies outside her hut in Niger State, north central Nigeria.
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For Nigeria to feed its growing population efficiently and support food production by small farm holders, investment in rural infrastructure is key.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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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.
Several protests have trailed the privatisation of the power sector in Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s attempt at privatising its power infrastructure hasn’t been without challenges but they are not insurmountable.
Ijebu Garri refers to processed cassava from the Ijebu region of western Nigeria.
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Africa needs to take advantage of a copyright law to protect and explore its unique local products.
Nigeria’s religious leaders should play greater roles in climate change
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Nigeria’s religious leaders can shape the environmental worldviews and behaviour of their congregations
The possibility of accurate predictions will aid planning adaptation for severe weather conditions
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With research that offers new insights, there is increased hope for improved climate predictions and better preparation for severe weather conditions.
Femi Kuti performing in Mexico City in 2019.
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The truth remains that no artist through Nigeria’s postcolonial years has contributed close to what Fela did – and continues to do - for human rights and social justice.
Like the best myths, the tale of Igbo Landing and the flying African seems to transcend boundaries of time and space.
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The myth has become a symbol of the traumatizing legacy of trans-Atlantic slavery. It also serves as a form of resistance and healing.
The U.S. was one of 33 countries to experience election-related violence in 2020 – the worst year for peaceful elections ever.
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Elections are getting less safe in democracies and nondemocracies alike. Last year was the bloodiest year for elections in decades, with 54% of all national votes marred by some kind of violence.
Textile workers at the Fine Spinners clothing factory in Uganda.
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Industrialisation was key to long-term economic growth in the west and Asia. After years of going in the wrong direction, new research suggests that many African countries have seen a turnaround.
Used bear bottles in a factory in Nigeria.
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Nigerian students are consuming alcohol in alarming quantities, and for psychological reasons. What can be done?