The information crisis underscores the role of fact-checking in information dissemination. Even if we can’t have ‘gatekeepers’ in the truest sense of the word on social media, we all need to pay attention to fact-checking at the individual and institutional…
A coalition of partners has flagged off a digital initiative named givefood.ng for the purpose of providing food and nourishment to vulnerable communities in Nigeria. The initiative is aimed at providing 1 million meals for vulnerable Nigerians weekly, through the…
By Mayowa Adeniran| Following an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) which has affected thousands across the globe, African economies are charged with providing a response to the pandemic. Some of the challenges countries are faced with include debt increase,…
A live poll conducted by the Africa.com, a media holding company, has revealed that African governments are taking women’s issues into consideration as they develop policies to address COVID-19. This was the outcome of the live poll that was done…
By Tayo Elegbede | Humanity is at the centre of an unprecedented pandemic waxed by the novel coronavirus. The most dangerous part of the COVID-19 reality is not the biological structure of the virus but how people react to it. Across the…
Embarks 0n Assessment of Business Readiness Infected Government House Staffers Have Recovered – Governor Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos is beginning to consider the full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy in order to salvage the increasing economic…
As COVID-19 continues its ravage, Nigeria still contends with managing its many crises of violent killings. Our tracking system shows that at least two hundred and seventy-four (274) persons lost their lives to violent killings across the country. Particularly disturbing…
By Ijeoma UKAZU | As the ravaging Coronavirus continues to spread across States following a weakened health system and disruption of routine services such as vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic 6,800 more women and an additional 950 children could…
Opinion piece by Yacine Djibo, Executive Director of Speak Up Africa The challenge Africa is currently facing is two-fold; curbing the spread of COVID-19, whilst also maintaining access to essential health services for those suffering from other diseases. As COVID-19…
Nigeria is Africa’s largest producer of catfish. While this is cheery news, Nigeria is also the 4th largest importer of fish in the world to meet up with the 2 million metric tonnes deficit in a bid to meet up…
