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We are Africa's leading solutions journalism platform. We document how people are responding to social problems on the continent.
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Major reforms are sweeping Nigeria’s pharmacy sector, including making the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) the minimum qualification and clearing up confusing, unlicensed professional cadres. Click the link to read the story: 👇
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November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Can a simple glass of tea truly melt fat away and help manage critical illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease? Well, some research say specific tea compounds stimulate the body’s natural fat-burning enzymes and block up to 25% calorie absorption. Click👇
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November 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Meet our #PrimeWoman of the week🌷. Driven by a childhood journey observing environmental decline, Tafadzwa Kurotwi harnessed innovation and resilience to provide solution for energy poverty in Zimbabwe. She empowers communities by installing clean cooking systems.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Health startups, win a share of $500,000 & get crucial industry support by applying for the MedTech Innovator Accelerator. If you've a breakthrough medical device or digital-health solution, submit your innovation to access global exposure👇

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November 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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That morning cup might be activating your body's fight-or-flight response, severely triggering or worsening panic attacks and anxiety. This article shows what experts say is the perfect daily dose to protect your brain. Click the link to read. 👇
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November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Young women (19-24) in Nigeria, India, Mexico, or the US, transform your bold AI ideas into real, investor-ready startups with free mentorship. Get up to $10,000 equity-free seed funding by submitting your proposal. Click: 👇
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November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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That screaming "65% off" banner is likely a marketing gimmick: retailers inflate prices ahead of Black Friday just to make you feel like you are getting an unbeatable deal. You can beat the system. This article shows you how to check price history. Click👇
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November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Only 13% of Nigerian rural farming households benefit from federal agro-schemes, causing widespread abandonment of farms. Now, the IFAD-funded LIFE-ND project is reversing the trend, handing down climate-smart agriculture & crucial startup capital. Click👇

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November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Nigeria's most beloved delicacy, egusi soup, is powered by a crop with a market worth ₦744 billion, yet production fails to meet demand. Investors are now moving in, tapping into this multi-billion-naira agribusiness using proper storage & mechanization.👇

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November 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Meet our #PrimeWoman of the week. After surviving a Boko Haram attack and financial ruin, Joy Aifuobhokhan harnessed that resilience to earn a distinction in medicine and surgery. Now co-building AwaDoc, she uses tech to deliver quality healthcare to Africans.👇
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November 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Mastectomy is becoming a compulsion, not a choice, for Nigerian women fighting breast cancer. Read the alarming facts about why the scarcity of functional radiotherapy machines is driving 90.5% of patients toward this drastic surgery. Click the link to read👇

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November 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Pioneering estates are running purely on solar power, making the diesel generator "look like an ornament." Using smart microgrids, this new model is providing essential 24/7 electricity to residents. Click the link for details: 👇

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October 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Trying to outrun a bad diet is nearly impossible & focusing strictly on exercise only brings modest weight loss. This article shows why food intake is the single most effective tool for initial weight, but combining with activity protects valuable muscle.👇

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October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Calling all student innovators: Win $10,000 for your team's medical device design in the CBID Design Competition. Gather your diverse 3–5 member team and submit your project description before the deadline to revolutionize human health. Click the link: 👇
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October 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Livestock antibiotic overuse drives antimicrobial resistance, a globally feared crisis. Nigerian scientists have launched a breakthrough, locally manufacturing bacteriocin extracts that show superior effectiveness against this threat. Click link to read:👇
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October 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Nigeria faces a public health crisis driven by misinformation and low vaccination rates, ranking among the world's most unvaccinated kids. But the capital, Abuja, is launching a strategy that offers free health insurance to kids who complete vaccination.👇
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October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Get paid to innovate: Apply now for the 2026 Free Electrons Programme and secure up to €8,000 for your open-source embedded Linux project. Don't miss this chance to gain critical knowledge and make a real impact on the community. Click the link👇
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October 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Nigeria's Kano State is redefining its agricultural journey amid food insecurity, investing heavily in irrigation systems & agro-processing, leveraging bilateral partnership with Guinea-Bissau for regional impact, & opening Atlantic trade corridors. Click👇
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October 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Scientists from developing nations: prove your scientific resilience and dedicated focus on oceanographic research to secure a fully funded international research journey. Apply for the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research grant to get $2,500. Click 👇
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October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Validate your rigorous Ph.D. research journey focused on Nigerian climate resilience & biodiversity conservation, demonstrating the resilience needed to tackle critical sustainability challenges. Get funding & national recognition as an NCF Research Fellow: primeprogressng.com/opportunitie...
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Are you a health investigator ready to launch the next major journey in cancer treatment research? Pfizer's Global Research Awards recognize your scientific resilience and innovative focus, offering grants up to $25,000 to make a life-changing impact.👇
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October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Get paid $500 to discuss the Great Ideas of Western Civilisation? This nine-month remote fellowship is open to degree holders from any field who are passionate about interdisciplinary dialogue. Click the link for details:
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October 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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African founders, secure the capital, mentorship, and network needed to scale your impactful venture and drive sustainable development across the continent with the fully funded ELISA Scholars Programme. Click the link for details: primeprogressng.com/opportunitie...
October 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Are you risking cancer and neurological damage for a seemingly perfect fruit? Experts say force-ripened fruits often harbor highly toxic contaminants because vendors use impure industrial chemicals to satisfy market demands. Read this critical report. 👇
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October 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Millions of people buy blue-light glasses hoping to finally beat sleepless nights, but scientists are saying this trend might be a colorful placebo with no considerable difference. Don't waste your money on a weak solution—read the full analysis: 👇
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October 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM