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Humiliation, rejection, the lot of women with VVF (1)

Humiliation, rejection, the lot of women with VVF (1)

Women and girls with Vesicovagina Fistula (VVF) have continued to suffer all manner of ridicule, rejection and humiliation because they leak urine and faeces which often produce offensive odour. But after they are repaired, they…

Imo: A state in a quandary (2)

Imo: A state in a quandary (2)

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK Despite still smarting from the crippling effects of the coronavirus outbreak, residents of Imo State, particularly business owners, artisans, farmers and petty traders, are burdened by multiple taxes and levies by…

Imo: A state in a quandary (1)

Imo: A state in a quandary (1)

Despite still smarting from the crippling effects of the coronavirus outbreak, residents of Imo State, particularly business owners, artisans, farmers and petty traders, are burdened by multiple taxes and levies by different organs of the…

COVID-19: How transporters, POS money traders rip off interstate, local passengers

COVID-19: How transporters, POS money traders rip off interstate, local passengers

Operators of different sectors of the Nigerian economy take advantage of the outbreak of coronavirus to exploit Nigerian masses, especially in the transport sector. JULIANA FRANCIS examines these practices and the weak regulatory system that…

COVID-19: How transporters, POS money traders rip off interstate, local passengers (1)

COVID-19: How transporters, POS money traders rip off interstate, local passengers (1)

COVID-19: When commuters’ pains become transporters’ joy   The outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria has brought about many sharp practices, especially in the transport sector. JULIANA FRANCIS examines these practices and the weak regulatory system…

Nigeria’s 94% sugar deficit despite huge incentives

Nigeria’s 94% sugar deficit despite huge incentives

Despite the implementation of the Backward Integration Programme (BIP) Nigeria has failed to achieve self-sufficiency in local sugar production, BAYO AKOMOLAFE reports Moves by the Federal Government to attain self-sufficiency in sugar production in 2020…

Ezza: Ebonyi community united by Okeaku festival (2)

Ezza: Ebonyi community united by Okeaku festival (2)

Ezza Ezekuna and Ikwo clans of Ebonyi State have continued to use Okeaku and Nnesweoha new yam festivals as a unifying force to promote their cultures and traditions, writes UCHENNA INYA Uniting families A Dubai-based…

Ezza: Ebonyi community united by Okeaku Festival (1)

Ezza: Ebonyi community united by Okeaku Festival (1)

Bonded by a rich cultural heritage Okeaku and Nnesweoha new yam festivals of Ezza Ezekuna and Ikwo clans in Ebonyi State have continued to be a unifying force for the people, promoting their cultures and…

Lockdown: Pushing the informal sector to the precipice

Lockdown: Pushing the informal sector to the precipice

The informal sector of the Nigerian economy, which has been at the receiving end since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, is still facing some challenges despite the Federal Government’s promise of low interest loans…

Ezzagu: Punished for wasted opportunities (2)

Ezzagu: Punished for wasted opportunities (2)

…CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK For not utilising its opportunities, Ezzagu community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State is gripped by so many needs – good roads, hospitals, and other amenities, reports UCHENNA INYA…