by Lilian Efobi and Olanike Buari Emifeoluwa was only five years old when she was brought to Lagos f …
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by Lilian Efobi The continuous building of educational partnerships that transcend cultural and geog …
Leveraging UK-Nigeria Educational Partnerships for Economic Growth Read More »
Read moreJoy Egbe is one of 20 finalists in the 2022 Commonwealth Youth Awards. As the co-founder of NewDigit, she runs a cleantech start-up providing zero emissions energy to low-income households in Nigeria. The company’s “Just Add Water” device uses electrolysis to produce hydrogen gas from water which is then used for cooking and electricity. Commonwealth …
Young Nigerian entrepreneur fuelling change through clean energy Read More »
With so few women represented in science and related fields, it is no wonder why more girls aren’t attracted to these disciplines. But why are women so under-represented in science to begin with? 21-year old Nigerian correspondent Precious Obiabunmo argues that a big part of the issue is related to gender stereotypes and biases. She …
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, might just be in crisis mode. Corruption, banditry and secession are only a few of the issues it is battling to get under control. Many Nigerians fear their homeland might already be beyond redemption. But as 26-year-old Nigerian correspondent Chimaobi Omeye points out, it’s not too late for citizens to help …
Nigeria is one of several countries that participate in the extremely harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM can have deadly consequences, but even if some women and girls do not pay the ultimate price, they often have to live with debilitating physical side effects or suffer psychological trauma. So, Abdul Lawal, a 29-year-old …
Stop Harmful Tradition of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria Read More »
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been criticized for failing to live up to his pre-election promises to improve economic conditions in his country. Mubeen Adewale Azeez, a 25-year-old correspondent from Nigeria, argues that the country’s situation appears to have gotten worse since Mr. Buhari’s election in 2015 as citizens, many of whom fall below the …
Between 2015 and July 2021, a total of 4,528 Nigeria-trained medical doctors relocated to Britain. This figure was released by The UK Medical Council recently but Nigerian medical practitioners also migrate to Saudi Arabia, the United States, Canada, Australia and the Caribbean islands. Can anyone fault these medical doctors for seeking greener pastures? In April, …
As the protests continue, it is not only males who are being impacted by the inhumane treatment from the SARS police unit. 28-year-old Nigerian Correspondent, Olurunnisola Abe highlights the women who have been directly affected and some of those who continue to stand against police brutality. International Day of the Girl Child which was observed …
Illegal arrests, extortion, brutality, and the killing of innocent Nigerians by the country’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have sparked protests which are continuing throughout this week. Nnabugwu Chukwuebuka, a 26-year-old Nigerian Correspondent argues that the youths have been traumatized by SARS and just want to live their lives. After one of my regular phone conversations …
Losing a loved one is the most difficult feeling to deal with. Losing someone at the hands of the police who are the face of integrity and at the forefront of putting an end to criminal activities, is intolerably painful. 28-year-old, Judith Akoth, a Correspondent from Kenya says individuals should never stay silent on police …
Police brutality has no place in our society #ENDSARS Read More »
Tens of thousands of Nigerians and numerous individuals worldwide especially on social media are protesting the inhumane treatment of Nigerian youths. Muhammed Badamasi, a 25- year-old, Nigerian Commonwealth Correspondent, shares highlights of the ongoing #ENDSARS protest and the need for the Nigerian government to engage youths. The time is 6 pm, and motorists at the …
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