The Federal Government’s ambitious and unprecedented plan to feed 50 million primary school pupils by 2026 under the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) has reignited public scrutiny—not …
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY| Chronic Disease Death Risk Drops in Majority of Countries, Study Finds
A report finds that death rates from cancer and heart disease have declined since 2010 in roughly 150 countries. In a study reported by Mohana Basu, the chance of dying …
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BIG DEAL| NIGERIA’S CONSUMER CRISIS: Banking, Fintech Lead Complaints as FCCPC Recovers ₦10bn
The surge in consumer complaints has brought to light deep-seated issues in Nigeria’s financial and digital service sectors. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has swiftly responded, recovering …
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In Berlin, a quiet revolution is underway—one that could redefine the essence of public service across democracies. Germany’s Bundestag is tightening the screws on absentee lawmakers, introducing stiffer financial penalties …
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY| Canada’s 2023 Wildfires Linked to 87,000 Global Deaths — Study
The health impacts from Canada’s worst wildfire stretched into Europe, Asia, and Africa, a new study reveals. Stephanie Pappas reports that over 87,000 premature deaths worldwide can be traced to …
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For the first time in recorded history, obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among children and adolescents worldwide. A new UNICEF report reveals that 188 …
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In the face of a distressing surge in fatal boat accidents and their dire consequences —over 326 deaths in 2024 alone, an 8.67% increase from the previous year—the National Inland …
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH/DISCOVERY| Feeling Tired All the Time? These Seven Blood Molecules Might Be Why
Mass General Brigham researchers identified seven molecules in the blood linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, including factors related to diet and hormones. Scientists discovered seven molecules in the blood linked …
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BIG DEAL | FUELLING UNREST: TUC Threatens Nationwide Strike over Controversial Petroleum Tax
A storm is brewing in Nigeria’s labour sector as the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issues a stark ultimatum to the Federal Government to withdraw the proposed 5% petroleum tax or …
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In the heart of Ogun State’s Ogijo community, a silent crisis brews beneath the clatter of metal and the haze of industrial smoke. Numerous battery recycling facilities in the Ogijo …
