Olusegun Pelumi Olukoga Nigeria has become one of the world’s trafficking hotspots, serving as a source, transit and destination for human exploitation. The United Nations reports that roughly two‐thirds of trafficking cases in Nigeria happen internally, with the rest involving Nigerians abroad. About 1.6 million Nigerians live in modern slavery today. In recent years, the government has identified thousands of victims, and NAPTIP (the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons) proudly notes it has assisted over 19,000 victims. Many of those victims are women and girls from Edo, Delta and the North, lured by false job offers.…
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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State chapter, on Monday named Governor Dapo Abiodun, former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua and Alake Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, HRH Aremu Gbadebo for sports awards. The recognition became necessary for their contributions to sports development and the growth of the state. The ceremony is independent of the state government’s lined up activities, marking the golden jubilee of creation of Ogun State. According to the press statement signed by the association’s secretary, Olusegun Folarin and made available to olusegunolukoga.com.ng; “the award ceremony aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements, long-term commitment, and strategic…
Olusegun Pelumi Olukoga Corruption remains shockingly entrenched across Nigeria’s public sector. In 2024 Nigeria scored just 26/100 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index – ranking 140th out of 180 countries. Centuries of leaked public funds have starved schools, hospitals and roads. As Carlos Taylhardat grimly notes, “every ransom paid is a scholarship not funded, a clinic not built, a road not repaired” – a line that could just as well describe every naira unaccounted for in the budget. Citizens have seen too many shiny probes end in silence. Yet recent events show some progress: in mid-2025 the House of Representatives’ Public…
Olusegun Pelumi Olukoga Nigeria’s Federal Government recently announced an overhaul of university entry rules: Mathematics would no longer be a mandatory credit subject for Arts/Humanities applicants[1]. The change, intended to democratize access and admit “an additional 250,000 to 300,000 students each year”[2], drew immediate debate. Days later the Education Ministry clarified that all students must still sit for Math (and English) in their O-Level exams[3], underscoring the subject’s importance. While the math policy grabbed headlines, experts warn that it barely scratches the surface of Nigeria’s deeper schooling emergency. Nigeria’s education crisis is profound and urgent. An estimated 18.5 million children…
Olusegun ‘Pelumi Olukoga Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation, with an estimated 216 million people. A staggering 63% of Nigerians are under age 25[1], but formal jobs are scarce. In Q2 2023 just 12% of workers had wage employment – the rest were in informal or self-employment[2]. In fact the National Bureau of Statistics reports that about 88% of workers were self-employed in Q3 2023, leaving only 12–13% in wage jobs[3]. Officially 5.0% of Nigerians were unemployed in Q3 2023[3], with youth (age 15–24) unemployment at 8.6%[4]. But the true crisis is underemployment: 12.3% of youth were “time-related underemployed” (working…
Olusegun ‘Pelumi Olukoga Flooding in Nigeria is growing more intense and frequent, as climate change makes rainy seasons wetter and rivers overflow their banks. In 2022, record floods struck 34 of 36 states, killing over 600 people and displacing about 1.3 million (UNICEF, 2022). Homes and farms were devastated: in Akwa Ibom, 24% of flooded households lost their homes and 87% saw crops destroyed (Brendan et al., 2023). In Maiduguri, families in low-lying camps waded through floodwaters as overflowing dams and poor drainage failed to protect them. Floods also fuel deadly diseases: by late 2024, cholera cases had surged over…
The Nigeria Climate Change Forum (NCCF) is set to hold on January 28 and 29, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, with the goal of advancing Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and tackling Africa’s sustainability challenges. The forum will bring together policymakers, innovators, private sector representatives, and other key stakeholders to prioritize the implementation of Nigeria’s NDC commitments and accelerate sustainable development. Organized as a premier platform for collaboration, the NCCF aims to drive actionable solutions, foster partnerships, and promote innovation to ensure a sustainable future for Nigeria and the African continent. The event’s theme underscores the need…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil has appointed Ambassador André do Lago, the current Secretary of Climate, Energy, and Environment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the president for the United Nations Climate Conference COP30, scheduled to hold in Belém in November 2025. The announcement was made after a meeting with key ministers on Tuesday morning at the Palácio do Planalto. Ambassador do Lago, a seasoned diplomat, was present at the meeting alongside Environment Minister Marina Silva and Climate Change Secretary Ana Toni. André do Lago brings decades of diplomatic experience and environmental advocacy to the role,…
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its pursuit of a sustainable future. The continent’s energy transition is gaining momentum, driven by technological innovations that are transforming the way energy is produced, stored, and consumed. Experts agree that embracing cleaner and more sustainable energy sources is vital not only for reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also for addressing the economic and environmental vulnerabilities that African nations face. Technologies Shaping the Transition At the forefront of Africa’s energy transition are renewable energy systems, which include solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.…
Nigerian former presidential candidate Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has attributed a 30% reduction in maize yields to the effects of climate change while highlighting the devastating impact of floods and desertification on Nigeria’s agriculture. Speaking at the 27th Annual Convention and Lecture Series of the Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Olawepo-Hashim cited data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which revealed that over 500,000 farmers were displaced between 2022 and 2024 due to environmental crises. The resulting economic losses, he said, exceeded ₦2 trillion. He also pointed out that farming activities in Nigeria’s Middle…
