The WHO says 1.4 billion people globally live with hypertension in 2024, but fewer than 25% have it under control. Nigeria is among those with treatment rates as low as 10%, raising alarm among health experts.
Across economies, wages are designed to cover living expenses, not to build lasting wealth. Even at senior levels, salaries often grow more slowly than inflation or lifestyle costs. Understanding why helps professionals make informed choices about their financial future.
Building a global career from Nigeria is a practical goal, but it requires preparation. The successes of Nigerians at institutions like NASA, the WTO, and multinational corporations prove that the pathway is already established. The challenge for today’s professionals is not whether the door is open, but whether they are ready to step through it.
The Federal Government has begun investigating a mysterious flesh-eating disease in Adamawa that has killed seven people and infected dozens more, with experts suspecting Buruli ulcer.
The UN’s plan to close UNAIDS by 2026 threatens to derail Africa’s HIV response. With Nigeria home to 1.9 million people living with HIV, experts warn of setbacks without the agency’s leadership.
Although the tribunal found his conduct “significant enough to amount to serious misconduct”, the panel determined there is no ongoing impairment of his fitness to practice. No sanction will be imposed at this stage, though a formal warning may be added to his registration. Chair Rebecca Miller said the risk of recurrence is “very low”.
Gen Z is the first cohort to have grown up fully immersed in a digital environment. For them, technology is not an accessory to work but an essential layer of daily life. This perspective shapes their expectations in the workplace: seamless digital systems, flexible hybrid models, and ongoing opportunities to sharpen their skills.
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria,” Guinness World Records posted on X, formerly Twitter.
The fear of public speaking is common, rational and, with method, tractable. Treat it as a leadership challenge, not a private flaw. Reframe the arousal, steady the body, rehearse the essentials, expose yourself to the work, and build rooms where clarity can win. Your organisation needs your voice. So do your ideas.
Discover how wearable tech—like smartwatches and fitness trackers—is transforming employee wellness, boosting productivity, engagement, and well-being.
The Nigerian workplace is entering a new era. Digital transformation, workforce flexibility, and economic realities are converging to redefine how organisations operate.
Nigeria’s healthcare system is standing at an inflexion point. On one hand, the country carries the ambition of achieving universal health coverage for over 200 million citizens.
