Author: The North Journals

By Bagudu Mohammed When the news first broke that the Federal University of Technology, Minna, was preparing to establish professional programmes in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences, the excitement was almost electric. Across social media, jubilant voices declared it a long-overdue step forward. One commenter captured the mood when he exclaimed that it was “the most cheering news I have heard in recent times.” Yet, like most bold ideas, this development quickly stirred debates. Was this a natural evolution in the life of a university of technology, or a daring departure from its founding mandate? The spark…

By Aminu Adamu Port Harcourt, Nigeria The oil-rich Rivers State has emerged from six months of emergency rule with its Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, pledging a fresh start, reconciliation, and renewed governance. But beneath the rhetoric of unity and gratitude lie deeper questions about federal intervention, political stability, and the fragility of democracy in one of Nigeria’s most politically volatile states. On Friday, September 19, 2025, Fubara addressed Rivers people in a statewide broadcast, marking the end of a turbulent chapter in the state’s political history. “The last six months had been enormously challenging for our dear State under the…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, has declared that peace and stability have returned to the state following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March 2025. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Governor Fubara reflected on the turbulent period, describing it as “enormously challenging” but necessary to restore order amid the state’s intense political crisis. “As your Governor, I accepted to abide by the state of emergency declaration and chose to cooperate with Mr. President and the National Assembly, guided by my conviction that no sacrifice was too great to secure…

Johannesburg, South Africa Digital transformation may have brought dashboards, data, and payment solutions, but for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in South Africa, one key element is still missing: confidence. “Adoption and access are no longer enough; confidence is what turns technology into progress,” said Ciarán Quilty, Senior Vice President for International at Intuit, in his article Confidence Is the New Currency in the AI Economy. According to research from Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index, while 90% of South African SMEs now accept digital payments, far fewer have embraced data-driven systems or artificial intelligence (AI) to guide critical decisions. Across Africa,…

By The North Journals Jimeta, the bustling commercial hub of Adamawa State, is grappling with a hidden environmental crisis: the link between air pollution and rising urban temperatures. A recent study published in the International Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management reveals that pollutants emitted largely from vehicles are directly influencing the heat felt in the city. The research, conducted by Saadatu Musa Yerima, Ibrahim Abubakar Adamu, Aminu Ahmed Marafa, and Enoch Buba Badgal of Adamawa State Polytechnic, examined the relationship between key air pollutants Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), and Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) and ambient temperatures across…

By The North Journals Investigations Desk In Malabu, a farming settlement tucked inside Adamawa State’s Fufore Local Government Area, anxiety runs deep. A mysterious illness has emerged, attacking its victims with terrifying precision. What begins as a painful boil soon ruptures into an open sore, consuming flesh and eroding the bones beneath. “It started like a boil with pains, later got swollen and burst, then began to eat up the flesh on my leg, damaging the bones and causing serious pain,” recounted Mrs. Phibi Sabo, one of the patients. “This has left me with an open wound. I can’t explain…

By The North Journals Hon. Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, PhD, has extended warm congratulations to National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, following his conferment with the prestigious traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa. The title was bestowed on Ribadu by the Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, who also serves as the Grand Patron of Tabital Pulaaku International. The recognition is seen as a significant honor, underscoring Ribadu’s stature as a statesman and his enduring service to both community and country. In his message, Namdas, who holds the traditional title of Gangwi of Ganye, described the appointment as a…

Investor confidence is gradually returning to Africa despite recent global economic uncertainty, with experts highlighting the growing role of custody services in facilitating safe and efficient cross-border investments. Across key African markets, the signs are clear. In Kenya, easing inflation and macroeconomic stability have spurred a 12% surge at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in 2025. In South Africa, investor sentiment has defied expectations, with the country rising to 7th place in Kearney’s 2025 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index. Analysts say this resurgence is partly fueled by structural reforms and strong bond returns, which have reignited trust in African markets. Yet,…

By Amidou Djo-Ouro, ZigFM Radio (Senegal) — For WAJESHA At the close of a six-week training program organized by the West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA), newly inducted members of the network were challenged to put their skills into practice. Following the official launch of WAJESHA on August 15, participants were assigned various reporting tasks, including the analysis of an image that powerfully illustrates the link between human actions and climate change. The infographic under review draws a sharp contrast between causes and consequences. On one side, it highlights the drivers of climate disruption: greenhouse gas…

By Bijou Laurelle Sounouvo COTONOU At 10 a.m. on the banks of the Dantokpa lagoon in Djidjè district, fisherman Baba Dénis pushes his canoe onto the calm waters alongside his father. With a weary sigh, he admits the struggle: “Once again, there are more plastic bags than fish.” What was once a thriving fishing ground has turned into a dumping ground for waste. The lagoon, once teeming with aquatic life, is now suffocating under layers of plastic debris. A Pollution Crisis Out of Control Benin generates around 139,000 kilograms of plastic waste every day, according to a 2022 survey. In…