by Adedoyin Ajayi One of the aftereffects of COVID-19 is the popularity of remote work. It keeps gathering momentum among Nigerians as more and more workplaces adopt hybrid work practices. In this article, I speak to two Nigerian remote workers on mental health, self-care, and remote work, as well as their plans regarding the possibilities …

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by Imran Bacchus Young people play a crucial role in our democracies. Oftentimes, they are left on the sidelines of key decision-making at the national level, which can affect their lives and future. On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Guyana National Youth Council (GNYC), through its President, organised a group of young people to be …

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by Lilian Efobi The continuous building of educational partnerships that transcend cultural and geographical boundaries between the United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria led to Jollof and Tea discussion between both countries at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The discussion featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including UNILAG’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development …

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by Monica Islam Introduction The Romantic Era is the period between 1785 and 1830. This was the time when Samuel Johnson, who conceived the dictionary, died, and Blake and Burns published their first poems. Many of the major writers of the preceding era were either dead or unproductive. Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Percy Shelley, Keats and …

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Guest Editorial by Chaneil Imhoff Mental health is not just a personal concern—it is a significant public health and development issue that influences the trajectory of families, communities, and entire nations. In the Caribbean, mental health challenges are growing at an alarming rate, and addressing them requires a coordinated, multisectoral effort. Studies reveal that mental …

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by Joyce Wachau Chege Namaste! Mission ShakthiSAT is a global initiative by SpaceKidz India which seeks to provide free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) training to at least 12,000 girls aged between 8 and 14 years, in 108 countries, during a 6 to 12-month timeframe. “The power of inclusivity and shared progress is what …

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by Evans Ijakaa Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, is a place where hope and hardship coexist. Home to over 250,000 residents, it is also home to something else: over 500 non-governmental organizations (NGOs). With so many NGOs operating in such a small area, one would assume Kibera’s issues—poverty, unemployment, lack of education, gender-based violence …

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by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, it’s Valentine’s Day, and guess what? I should be texting someone who treats me right, but here I am…texting you. Again. I don’t know why I do this to myself. Do you even realise how much I’ve loved you? I built my dreams around you. I imagined a future where we’d …

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