A routine visit to the bustling Kpata market in Lokoja has revealed a troubling reality on Kogi State’s waterways—hundreds of commuters boarding overloaded wooden canoes, often without life jackets, safety regulations, or visible oversight. By Ali Atabor, Lokoja Held every five days, Kpata market is a hive of activity, drawing traders and travelers from nearby riverine communities. But as marketgoers wrap up their business and make their way to the waterfront, many unknowingly step into danger. The canoes they board, essential for daily transport and commerce, often defy basic safety protocols. “I stood by the riverbank watching with unease,” said…
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The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has called on the Federal Government to subsidise childhood cancer treatment and include it in the National Health Insurance scheme.
A researcher and lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr Chinwoke Ifeanyi-Obi has developed a Gender-Responsive Smart Monitor (G-SMART) tool to track gender inclusion in agricultural adaptation initiatives.
The Beacon of Transformative and Inclusive Development Centre (BEACON), a non-governmental organization, has called on Nigerians to actively participate in blood donation efforts to help close the country’s significant blood supply gap.
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