Nigeria is confronting many intertwined challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic, to internal conflicts and civil unrest, to the worst economic recession in four decades.
Different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic present governments and decision-makers across low- and middle-income countries with distinct challenges.
The unfolding COVID-19 pandemic has forced the wholesale shuttering of face-to-face education facilities and nearly all education-related services. Unsurprisingly, most education systems are not ready for this sudden and traumatic shift.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to school closures and disruptions affecting 1.3 billion children worldwide. Education systems are struggling to provide adequate continuous education through a meaningful transition to distance learning.
The global refugee crisis is staggering, currently estimated at 22.5 million people displaced from their homes, 2.8 million seeking asylum, and a further 40.3 million who are internally displaced (UNHCR, 2018).
Tobacco is a significant contributor to the rising global burden of non-communicable diseases.
Tobacco is a significant contributor to the rising global burden of non-communicable diseases.
Tobacco is a significant contributor to the rising global burden of non-communicable diseases.
Tobacco remains a leading cause of death and ill-health globally, including in low and middle-income countries. Extensive empirical research confirms that higher excise taxes reduce tobacco use and discourage non-smokers from initiating smoking.
Networking technologies are increasingly at the heart of economic, social, and political activities.