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In Summary In many African nations, depression rates are influenced less by cultural stigma and more by shifting socio-economic realities such as unemployment and migration.Countries with smaller populations, such as Cape Verde and Lesotho, record disproportionately high percentages, highlighting how scale intensifies public health challenges.Recent investments in digital health and community-driven support systems are slowly reshaping how mental health care is delivered across the continent.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, September 24 – Depression has often been described as a silent crisis, but across Africa, it is increasingly being recognized as a pressing public health concern. While global attention has historically focused on…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the official commencement of electioneering campaigns by political parties ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement, said campaigns are to begin today, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and will run until midnight on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He said the campaigns are to end two days before the scheduled election day of Saturday, February 21, 2026. Olumekun said the development is in line with Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, and item 8 of…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Kano State Government, has launched a two-day capacity-building workshop for stakeholders in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) III Project. The workshop, themed “Promoting and Supporting Better TVET Systems in West Africa: Strategic Planning in TVET,” opened on Monday in Kano and brought together participants from regulatory agencies, TVET institutions, and the private sector across Nigeria. Head of UNESCO’s Abuja Office and Representative to Nigeria, Mr. Mendy Albert—represented by Mr. Manish Joshi—described…

Joe Aribo was linked to several clubs during the summer transfer window, but he decided to stay at Southampton… Southampton coach Will Still has revealed that Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo is yet to play this season due to the high level of competition at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. After Southampton got relegated from the English Premier League last season, there were a lot of speculations that Aribo would leave the St. Mary’s during the transfer market. Due to the uncertainty surrounding his future, Aribo was left out of Southampton’s pre-season. But despite links to clubs like Besiktas and Rangers,…

President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, has urged the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to take deliberate steps to rebuild public trust by addressing longstanding perception challenges surrounding its operations. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 edition of the NCS Public Relations Workshop at Bayero University, Kano, Dr. Neliaku said public misconceptions about Customs policies and operations have eroded confidence in the Service over the years. He stressed that credibility, transparency, and stakeholder engagement must underpin efforts to reshape the Service’s image. “For the Nigerian Customs to function effectively, its PR officers must rise…

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets made a ruthless start to their WAFU-B U17 Championship campaign with a 4-1 dismantling of Benin in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire, Soccernet.ng reports.  Teenage forward George Agha stole the show with a blistering first-half hat-trick, while captain David Edeh added another as Manu Garba’s side wrapped up victory before the interval. The Eaglets wasted no time asserting dominance. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Agha opened the scoring from the penalty spot after just four minutes, following a foul on lively winger Boluwatife Thompson. Two minutes later, Thompson drew another foul, and Edeh’s whipped free-kick doubled the…

When Binance launched BNB in 2017, the price was less than a dollar. People who bought early and held on saw it rise to over $1,000 at its peak. That kind of return became legendary in crypto, and many still talk about it with excitement or regret. The BNB presale is seen as a chance that comes only once.BlockchainFX is bringing such opportunities again with its active presale that raised over $8 million already. The current presale price is set at $0.025 per BFX, with a projected exchange listing around $0.05, offering early buyers the chance to potentially double their…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged Nigerians to view tax payment as a civic duty that supports national growth rather than a punishment. Speaking at a one-day sensitisation programme on The Role of Media in Voluntary Tax Compliance in Kaduna on Wednesday, FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, represented by his Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, said tax revenues remain the backbone of every country’s development. “Taxes are not just government revenue; they are the foundation of growth in our nation,” Adedeji said. “What we need is a culture of voluntary compliance where citizens willingly fulfil their…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the Federal Government to take what it called a “tough stance” against African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, over his recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. Rivers APC chairman, Tony Okocha, in a statement on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, accused Sowore of spreading falsehood and attempting to incite Nigerians. He described such actions as “treasonable felony” and urged citizens to resist what he called a calculated attempt to undermine public trust in government. “Spreading false…

Super Eagles and Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare opened his goalscoring account for the club in their 2-0 win over Everton in the Carabao Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old started back to back games for Vitor Pereira’s side, against Newcastle United and Leeds United, mustering just one shot on target in 156 minutes. The former Genk man came off the bench in the 68th minute at the Molineux, and found the back of the net 20 minutes later. Arokodare latched onto a pass from Joao Gomes before dinking the ball over Everton’s Mark Travers to score Wolves’ second goal of…