The Graduate Members’ Association (GRAMA) of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) recently hosted the fifth edition of its annual conference, themed “A VUCA World: Pathfinding the Labyrinth,” at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos (UNILAG). The event, held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, brought together professionals, faith leaders, and young changemakers for
The city of Madinah has opened its arms once again to pilgrims from across the world, including thousands from Nigeria, providing a serene, secure, and well-organized environment as this year’s Hajj activities begin in earnest. Upon arrival at the Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Nigerian pilgrims were greeted with exceptional hospitality by Saudi authorities,
Nigeria’s growing influence in global health leadership has received a major boost, as several prominent figures in the country’s medical and public health sectors gain international recognition for their contributions to healthcare innovation, policy, and service delivery. This wave of acknowledgment comes amid Nigeria’s expanding footprint in global health conversations, particularly through the work of
A fertility specialist at BridgeClinic, Lagos, Dr. Ayo Olayinka, has revealed that approximately three out of every ten couples in Nigeria are currently grappling with one form of infertility or another, describing the trend as deeply concerning and calling for urgent awareness and intervention across the country. Speaking at the April edition of the BridgeClinic
Health and nutrition professionals have raised fresh concerns over the frequent consumption of diet sodas, warning that while these beverages are popularly marketed as sugar-free alternatives, their long-term health implications may be more dangerous than widely perceived. According to experts who spoke exclusively with KIIN360, regular intake of artificially sweetened soft drinks could significantly increase
The Pan African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has called on governments across the continent to reconsider the rising trend of outright bans on single use plastics, urging instead for a more sustainable, inclusive, and economically sensitive approach anchored on recycling and the circular economy. In a detailed position paper titled “Africa’s Race to Plastic Ban: An
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of cybersecurity, introducing both unprecedented defensive tools and alarming threats. According to Allan Juma, a cybersecurity engineer at ESET East Africa, the dual nature of AI means that while it can serve as a powerful ally for defenders, it also presents dangerous opportunities for cybercriminals, particularly in
In a move set to boost local manufacturing and healthcare delivery, Nigerian biotechnology company Codix Bio Ltd has entered into a landmark agreement with global diagnostics giant SD Biosensor to produce Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits based on the latter’s proprietary technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Codix Bio will obtain full legal manufacturing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has come under renewed scrutiny following allegations of arbitrary arrests and detentions of citizens without adherence to due process or proper legal justification. Critics, including legal practitioners and civil rights groups, have accused the anti-graft agency of operating in a manner that undermines the rule of law, citing
The Nigerian Senate’s plan to convene a two-day national security summit has come under fire from security experts, civil society groups, and some lawmakers, who argue that the initiative may prove ineffective without a well-defined framework for implementing its outcomes. The proposed summit, announced earlier this week, is intended to bring together security agencies, traditional
