India's government introduced a bill in parliament aimed at prosecuting Muslim men who divorce their wives using the “triple talaq”, or instant divorce, which women complain violates their right to equality. In August, the Supreme Court ruled as unconstitutional the law, which allows Muslim men to divorce their wives simply by uttering the word ‘talaq’ three times. Muslim women had [...]

Nigerian economy remains highly import dependent, consumption driven and lacked serious diversification as the Oil sector accounts for more than 95 per cent of exports and foreign exchange earnings while the manufacturing sector accounts for less than one percent of total exports. Majority of Nigerians remain under the burden of poverty, inequality and unemployment with [...]

On paper, the protection of lives and property of every Nigerian is the priority of government at all levels. In reality, the evidences suggest otherwise. Right to life is one of the fundamental rights of every citizen as enshrined in Chapter IV of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. That section provides that [...]