The education of mothers has been identified as a fundamental determinant in reducing maternal and child mortality, the latest 2018 report of the Nigeria Demographic Health Survey (NDHS), has revealed. The survey indicated that education improves capabilities and is strongly associated with various socio-economic variables such as lifestyle, income, and fertility for both individuals and […]
The 2018 report of the National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS), the latest so far, has revealed that Nigeria will require about $350 billion to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs targetted for 2030. According to the survey, the current estimate of public sector gap is estimated at $100bn. Independent Develooment Consultant, Dr. Davis Omotota, who […]
The Federal government in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners has intensified efforts to stop the medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), in Nigeria. The WHO while describing medicalization of FGM as a violation of the human rights of girls and women, said it was unfortunate that the practice is still common […]