Workplace safety isn’t just an HR issue; It is a legal and moral duty. When negligence leads to death, the conversation shifts from compliance to crime, and that shift is recurring more often than we realize. In 2008, a former employee of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) suffered a tragic accident while...
Conflict leaves scars that go far beyond the battlefield and history books. In many parts of the world, wars may end, but their deadly remnants remain, buried beneath the soil, awaiting an unsuspecting step. Nigeria is no exception. Landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) also referred to as Explosive Remnants of War...
With its implementation stated for the end of January 2025, there are concerns regarding the harsh economic impact of single-use plastics (SUPs) ban in Lagos State. There are claims that the ban would lead to a monthly economic loss of about N500 billion and over 1 million job losses in the state. Others argue...
Digital health, which encompasses the use of information and communication technologies for health, has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery globally especially in Nigeria. With an estimated population of 213 million people and a healthcare system struggling with numerous challenges, the effective implementation of digital health could lead to significant improvements in healthcare access, quality,...
Digital transformation refers to the organization technology in an organization, the people, and processes to fundamentally change business performance. It requires leveraging digital technologies to create new, or modify existing, business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business and market requirements. Below are strategies and steps for implementing digital transformation in businesses. ...
Cholera is a highly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It spreads primarily through contaminated water and food, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration. In Nigeria, cholera outbreaks are a recurrent public health challenge, often exacerbated by inadequate water supply, poor sanitation, and limited access to healthcare. Preventing the spread of cholera within...
Mining can be traced back to prehistoric times. It involves extraction of materials or minerals of economic importance from the earth. Mining is one of the hazardous occupations known to man. It has been strongly linked to diseases such as silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, cancer, and debilitating injuries from accidents often leading to death....
Business sustainability thrives on efficient use of resources. Safety is the focal point by which these resources can be managed optimally to achieve the desired goals of the organization. Despite international conventions such as International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention and the regulations by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment making it mandatory for businesses...
Air travel remains the safest form of travel known to man. According to the US National Travel Safety Board (NTSB), the odds of being in an air crash tragedy is 1 in 5 million; and that 95.7% of passengers survive plane crashes. A study by the European Transport Safety Council reveals that plane crashes technically...
It’s breast cancer awareness month. As October winds down, it gives us another opportunity to continue conversations about breast cancer and how to take care of ourselves in order to minimise, if not do away with, the chances of being afflicted with the disease. It is no news that breast cancer is the most common...
