Nigeria’s population is rising at a significant rate, between 1991 and 2006 it nearly doubled from 88 million to 140 million. If the projections are accurate and the country has the third highest population by 2050, the results are most likely to be disastrous. With this incredible rise in population, their poverty level also increases. India, currently second only slightly… Read more »
Today is World Population Day, an event observed on July 11 every year since 1989 to raise awareness of global population issues. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa by a distance. It is often said that out of every three blacks in the world, one is a Nigerian. According to official post-independence census figures, Nigeria’s population was 56.6… Read more »
People in sub-Saharan Africa are now living longer than ever before. A child born in the region today is expected to live up to 64 years on average. This is a remarkable increase of 11 years since the year 2000, when life expectancy at birth was only 53 years in sub-Saharan Africa. Life expectancy at birth is the average number of… Read more »
Leading scientist hopes drug trials in DRC could lessen the impact of deadly virusAS Ebola could be transformed from a terrifying disease into something that can be managed at home if drug trials in the Democratic Republic of the Congoare successful, a leading scientist believes. Four experimental drugs are starting to be used as part of a groundbreaking trial under extremely… Read more »
Creatures increasingly threatened by demand for body parts and meat, conservationists warn Wildlife conservation groups have criticised plans by Tanzanian authorities to auction 3.5 tonnes of hippo teeth next week. They said the move could increase poaching. Licensed dealers will be able to bid for 12,500 pieces of hippo teeth at the tourism and natural resources ministry in the city of Dar es… Read more »