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Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Olayinka Lewis, University of Essex Nigerian women make up a significant proportion of foreign women giving birth in several countries. A study done in Calgary in Canada found 24.5% of foreign women identified as having travelled abroad to give birth were from Nigeria. Research in Chicago in the US found the majority (88%) of those seeking obstetric care in a hospital were Nigerian citizens. In the UK, the phenomenon is labelled by some as the “Lagos Shuttle”, highlighting the high number of Nigerian women said to be so-called “birth tourists”.…

#ToxicWorkplaces: The future of youth employment in Nigeria Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin, Queen’s University, Ontario Since Nigeria declared its aspiration to be one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2020, I have been doing research on the damaging impact of urban restructuring and economic growth on marginalized urban women in Ibadan, Nigeria. However, in the past four years, my interest has widened to include the impact of the same issues on Nigerian youth. I have noticed that some youths have become “beneficiaries” of urban restructuring via job creation. Despite this, the city remains a paradoxical space. While I now see sharply dressed…

Nigeria’s illegal gold trade – elites and bandits are working together Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies Illegal mining activities in Nigeria are devastating the country’s economy, as well as fuelling violence. Strategic minerals mined in the country’s north-west region include granite, gypsum, kaolin, laterite, limestone, phosphate, potash, silica sand and gold. The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has estimated that the legal mining sector contributed N814.59 billion (US$527 million) in 15 years. Earnings were highest in 2021. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, asserted in late 2024 that powerful individuals engaged in illegal mining were sponsoring banditry in the…

Pastor Amos Dada, PhD, P. Eng. I welcome you to this fresh month—our month of Walking in Love! Love is a word that captivates hearts, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and misapplied concepts in life. It is the foundation of God’s nature, the desire of every soul, and the most preached yet least practiced virtue. Love is what sustains relationships, strengthens marriages, unites communities, and enriches our spiritual walk. God is love ! This month, as we reflect on the significance of love, may our hearts be stirred to love God and humanity better.  Matt 22:37. Packaged…

With great joy, I welcome you to the month of February, our Month of Establishment in Christ! God has declared this year as our Year of Jubilee and Settlement, and one of the anchor scriptures He has given us is: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” – 1 Peter 5:10 This verse reveals four key things God desires to do in our lives: Make you perfect → Maturity and completeness in faith. Establish you →…

Meagan wore it like it was made for her. The post Meagan Good in Andrea Iyamah’s Reni Dress Is Just the Look We Need for the Weekend appeared first on BellaNaija – Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today…Read More

Whew! We’ve made it to the final episode of “A Heart on the Line.“ What a journey it has been. If you missed any episodes, you can catch up on all of them here. From Yomi’s relentless pursuit of Dr. Ella’s property to the unexpected bond that formed between them…Read More

A gang of armed robbers have reportedly invaded a female hostel, Awolowo hall, at the University of Ibadan. DAILY POST reports that the armed robbers invaded the hostel in the early hours of Saturday. It was learnt that valuables such as mobile phones, gadgets and other property worth millions of naira belonging to the students in the hostel were carted away by the armed robbers. A source within the university revealed that the security team was alerted by the screams of the affected students and quickly responded to the incident. But the Registrar of the institution, Ganiyu Saliu while reacting,…

Stan and Blessing Nze bring love, joy, and style to their Valentine’s photoshoot with beautiful moments. The post “Every Day Is Valentine’s With You” Stan & Blessing Nze’s Love Captured in Photos appeared first on BellaNaija – Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today…Read More

Grammy Award-winning singer Tems has released the video for “Boy O Boy,” a track from her album “Born in the Wild.” The black-and-white visuals keep things minimal, drawing all the focus to her emotions and the man at the centre of it all. She sings of pain…Read More