Economic Impact
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Jazz Once United Cape Town. Now It's Driving Its Economy.
byIkenna Onwumere• Oct 28, 2025
A legacy of resistance is becoming an engine for jobs, education, and sustainable tourism.
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Millions in Nigeria Have Diabetes, Most Don't Even Know It
byNaomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo• Mar 28, 2025
Many won’t get diagnosed until complications arise—why is diabetes so overlooked, and what’s stopping people from getting the care they need?
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Who Will Keep Paying the Price for Polluted Air?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Mar 19, 2025
Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act?
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Is Ethiopia’s Coffee Heritage Dying?
byAdetola Adetayo• Oct 31, 2024
Will Ethiopia’s rich coffee culture and biodiversity withstand climate shifts, stricter regulations, and economic pressures, or are these threats too great?
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Lagos Plastic Ban: A Bold Step or an Economic Blow?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Feb 18, 2024
The Lagos State government's decisive ban on single-use plastics and styrofoam sparks intense discussions about its economic impact, prompting a nuanced critique and alternative policy proposals that emphasize the delicate interplay between environmental sustainability and economic considerations.
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