Detty December in Nigeria: ‘People are Tired of COVID-19 Protocols’
In Nigeria this year, much of ‘Detty December’ may be fuelled by an unlikely source—growing apathy towards COVID-19. Read more.
Science & Technology
Dealing with National Health Emergencies in Nigeria COVID-19: Lessons from Polio Eradication
Nigeria once accounted for more than half of the polio cases around the world but today, the country is polio-free. Now up against COVID-19, we can look to our experience with polio for lessons. Read more.
Traditions and Trust Medical Ethics in the African Context
Most Nigerians don't have health insurance, and medical services in Nigeria are notoriously underserved. So how do the country's poorest people get healthcare? Read more.
Banks vs Bitcoin The Politics of Cryptocurrency Regulation in Nigeria
In analysing the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, the government must consider what this regulation will look like and for whom. Read more.
Are We Victims of Pharmaceutical Half-Truths? The Politics of Clinical Trials in Africa
According to the largest clinical trial registry in the world, out of 3,500 COVID-19 clinical trials, only five are ongoing in Nigeria. Read more.
For the Community, By the Community COVID-19, Design and Handwashing Infrastructure in Nigeria
COVID-19 is the latest instance of a widespread disease outbreak that has exposed the inadequate investment in basic but potentially impactful public health infrastructure, across the world. Read more.
Government Control in the Digital Age The Economic Impacts of Internet Shutdowns
Internet shutdowns are employed by governments seeking to control the flow of information to a population, often without justifiable reason. Read more.
Electrons Are Free but Not Electricity Finding the Right Price for Electricity in Nigeria
There are over 90 million Nigerians with no access to the electricity grid. Could overregulation and irregular pricing be driving this challenge? Read more.
Unprofitable Diseases Ebola, COVID-19 and the Return of Industrial Policy in Africa?
Like Ebola, COVID-19 demonstrates the urgent need for domestic pharmaceutical industries in African nations. Read more.
Southern Africa’s Persistent Dilemma Coronavirus and the Lost Legacy of the AIDS Epidemic
While SARS-CoV-2 and HIV are different pathogens, comparing the viruses themselves, as well as how southern Africa has responded to them, can help us better understand the region’s current climate and provide insight into whether coronavirus and its aftermath will spur a crisis on a scale comparable to the United States. Read more.