Sokoto: In northern Nigeria, countless women never had the chance to finish school or attend one in the first place. In Sokoto, in the country’s northwest, some of these women are now reclaiming that opportunity. Halimatu Hassan dropped out of school …
Abuja: Sixteen-year-old Abdullahi Ahmad travels 8 kilometers to school in Nigeria on roller skates. That’s because fuel prices have soared and his parents can’t afford to pay for transport. But there are risks involved.
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New York: The world-renowned rapper Nicki Minaj has made headlines by supporting US President Donald Trump’s assertions regarding the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Speaking at an event hosted by the US embassy to the United Nations, Mi…
Lagos: As the world observes World Diabetes Day with the theme “Diabetes Across Life Stages,” Nigeria is at the forefront of an escalating health crisis. Diabetes, once predominantly associated with older adults, is increasingly affecting younger popu…
Abuja: Through a series of transformative projects, the International Development Association (IDA) is making significant strides in empowering adolescent girls and women across Nigeria, thereby enhancing human capital development and fostering inclus…
Abuja: Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman, highlighted the critical role of innovation in data and statistics in fostering a just, peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Africa. Usman made these remarks in Abuja dur…
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government is committed to a future where Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) no longer claim lives. Tinubu made the declaration in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the International Day of Remembran…
Abuja: A mental health advocate, Fabian Igbaji, has urged Nigerians to tackle barriers limiting their potential by engaging in personal development. Igbaji made these remarks at the ‘Unstoppable Woman Impact Summit’ organized by the Unstoppable Woman …