Few things are as vital to sustaining human life as air. The average adult breathes more than 10,000 liters of air per day, supplying air deep into the body’s respiratory and pulmonary system and delivering the oxygen necessary for core cognitive and physical functions. While air may appear to be abundant, safe air is remarkably…

Air pollution places an outsized burden on certain population groups. Women tend to have far higher exposure to indoor air pollution, especially in countries where the use of polluting cooking and heating fuels is common (Ali et al. 2021). Evidence from rural Xuanwei, China, shows that lifetime use of bituminous (“smoky”) coal is associated with…

While outdoor air pollution is pervasive, poor air quality also poses severe health risks inside people’s homes. Indoor air pollution results from the burning of solid fuels like coal, wood, dung, or crop waste for cooking, lighting, and heating (Ritchie and Roser 2022). The combustion of such substances releases various pollutants that are harmful to…

There is no universally accepted definition of a subsidy. Organizations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) or the World Trade Organization (WTO) use definitions that align with their specific policy objectives. For instance, the WTO’s definition is narrow and contains three basic elements: “(i) a finanacial contribution (ii) by a government…

Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital city status in 1907. It now serves as the capital of Mombasa County. Total area                                         – 229.9km2 Water mass                                      – 65km2 Gazetted forests (mangrove)          – 3000 hectares…

How do I apply for a visa? Visa application is done online via the Evisa website www.evisa.go.ke. Create an account, fill in the visa application form, pay the specified visa fee using Visa/Mastercard or KCB cash or Equity cash. How do I apply for a minor? Visa application is done online via the Evisa website www.evisa.go.ke. NOTE: For…

Who Named Nigeria & In What Year? The name “Nigeria” was given to the country by a British journalist and Times editor named Mrs. Flora Shaw on January 8, 1897. Mrs. Flora Shaw later got married to the then administrative head and the first Governor-general of the country (1914–1919), Lord Fredrick Lugard. Frederick John Dealtry Lugard was a…

The name “Nigeria” was given to the country by a British journalist and Times editor named Mrs. Flora Shaw on January 8, 1897. Mrs. Flora Shaw later got married to the then administrative head and the first Governor-general of the country (1914–1919), Lord Fredrick Lugard. Frederick John Dealtry Lugard was a British soldier, mercenary, explorer of Africa, and…

Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos Murtala Mohammed International Airport is an international airport which is located in the capital city of Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. It is Nigeria’s biggest and busiest airport as of the time of compiling this article. This airport was originally known as Lagos International Airport but was later renamed after late…

Below is a complete list of all the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) In Nigeria by state. Abia Local Government Areas In Abia State (17) Aba North, Aba South, Arochukwu, Bende, Ikwuano, Isiala-Ngwa North, Isiala-Ngwa South, Isuikwato, Obinwa, Ohafia, Osisiom Ngwa, Ugwunagbo, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Umu-Neochi. Adamawa Local Government Areas…