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by Lilian Efobi Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. In December 2018, January 24th was announced by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Education. The adoption was meant to be a declaration of the role that education plays in peace and development.  Subsequently, this day has …

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by Similoluwa Ifedayo In today’s political and leadership world, the imperative need for increased female representation has become paramount. Women continue to be underrepresented in governmental positions worldwide, despite comprising half of the population. This imbalance and gap impede the effectiveness of decision-making processes, hindering progress on crucial societal issues. A balanced political system is …

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by Ewura Adwoa Larbi February 2 is World Wetlands Day. Picture a world where 96.5 per cent of the Earth’s surface is filled with ocean water and there is no buffer between the dry land and this behemoth. Floods would bombard every land and life on land would look dystopic. What are Wetlands? This is …

World Wetlands Day; The Earth’s ‘Kidneys’, Saving Ours Read More »

by Amelia Mitchell Each year on January 26, special Australia Day ceremonies are held all around my nation. These ceremonies serve to officially welcome migrants from across the globe, who wish to commit themselves to Australia and her people by becoming Australian citizens. These special services are called Australian Citizenship Ceremonies—or Naturalization Ceremonies. After speeches …

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by Metolo Foyet The Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) industry is a dynamic and multifaceted sector focused on providing memorable experiences to travellers and event attendees. With a major contribution to global economies, driven by the diverse needs and preferences of customers for leisure, business, and special events, THEM encompasses various businesses, including hotels, …

AI-Powered Tourism: Your Path to a Thriving Career Read More »

by Ruhamah Ifere Women and girls are on the run for their lives in Nigeria.  This is alarmingly so because in 2023, 30 million women and girls are still experiencing gender based violence in the country according to Action Aid. One in two women report that they or a woman they know have experienced violence …

Gender based violence: Rape; Clearing the fog Read More »

by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and the seventh largest in the world, has seen a large number of its citizens emigrate in recent years, in what is popularly known as ‘japa’, a Yoruba term for ‘flee’. The emigration wave is gathering steam amid mounting socioeconomic challenges in the country. Nigeria …

The ‘japa’ wave and the rise of Nigeria’s diaspora assets Read More »

by Monica Islam Patriarchy is defined as “a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.” Much to the dismay of radical feminists, I do not have a problem with this. It is fine for men to lead. Not everyone can be the leader if …

Conventional Patriarchy Hurts Men, Too! Read More »

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