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Nigerian govt approves free emergency obstetrics care, VVF surgeries across 154 facilities

Nigeria, March 8 -- The Nigerian government has designated 154 health facilities nationwide to provide free treatment for women with obstetric complications. The Coordinating Minister of Health and S... Read More


Women, politics and sexual harassment, By Cynthia Mbamalu

Nigeria, March 8 -- The politics of who gets a seat or where you sit is as old as politics itself. From the wars that have been fought on who sits on the throne to our traditions on who gets a seat in... Read More


Alaafin of Oyo to begin traditional ascension rites, immediate curfew imposed

Nigeria, March 8 -- The office of the Chief of Staff to the Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom has announced a daily curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., effective immediately, in preparation for the traditional rites o... Read More


Sim Fubara's 'Kasongo ye ye, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, March 8 -- If you're an avid TikToker or frequently find yourself scrolling through Facebook and Instagram during downtime, chances are you've come across this meme. It's often deployed in si... Read More


Deeper roots: The NSIA as a vehicle for national transformation, By Richard Ough

Nigeria, March 8 -- Economies, much like ecosystems, are governed by forces both visible and invisible, balancing stability and disruption. In this way, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are not just fina... Read More


Ramadan Series (8): Do not play with Istighfar!, By Murtadha Gusau

Nigeria, March 8 -- Saturday, Ramadan 08, 1446 AH (08/03/2025) In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Me... Read More


Celebrating the unyielding spirit of women: A commitment to progress and equity, By Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

Nigeria, March 8 -- As we mark International Women's Day 2025, I am reminded of the powerful words of former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "As women thrive, so will we all." These words, spoken in... Read More


Ramadan: An obligation that cannot be compelled, By Majeed Dahiru

Nigeria, March 8 -- The shutting down of schools on the order of Hisbah (the moral police) in some predominantly Muslim states of northern Nigeria in the month of Ramadan, is a clear indication that I... Read More


IWD 2025 reflections: Three decades post-Beijing - the African situation, By Lucy Newman

Nigeria, March 8 -- Happy International Women's Day 2025 to all readers! March 8th, the globally designated International Women's Day (IWD), a holiday celebrated annually to focus on issues such as ge... Read More


BUK expels 62 students

Nigeria, March 8 -- Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has expelled 62 students and rusticated 17 others for alleged examination malpractice. The university said the decision was in line with its General ... Read More