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Youth, Life Skills, and Nigeria’s Drug Crisis: A Public Health Imperative

In cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, as well as towns across Nigeria, a public health crisis is unfolding. Young people, overwhelmed by economic hardship, unemployment, and social pressure, are increasingly turning to drugs—not for recreation, but as a means of escape. While Nigeria’s war on drugs has largely focused on criminalising substance abuse, […]

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Climate Justice and Women’s Health

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Climate change is a global crisis with diverse effects and consequences. These effects are not evenly distributed. Women, particularly in low-income communities like those in Nigeria, bear the brunt of these impacts due to existing gender inequalities, socioeconomic vulnerabilities, and limited access to resources. In this post, we look at how climate change disproportionately affects

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More Women in Male-Dominated Spaces: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Futures

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In a world where progress continues to redefine norms, the term “fireman”—so often used to describe a firefighter—carries a subtle reminder of how deeply ingrained gender roles can be. Yet, standing tall among the ranks of these brave individuals is a remarkable woman who proves that courage, skill, and determination know no gender. During an

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