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Health Tourism in Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges, and Prospects for National Development
(Nigerian Journal of Social Health, 2026-03) Kehinde Tola
Health tourism has emerged as a major facet of international healthcare mobility where people have been crossing national borders to seek quality, affordable and specialised healthcare services. The continued growth in outbound medical travel in Nigeria is a manifestation of structural flaws in the local health system, such as infrastructural deterioration, lack of specialised staff, systemic service failures and erosion of citizen confidence. This paper explores the potential and problems and national development opportunities of health tourism in Nigeria. Methodologically, the qualitative research design was adopted and secondary data, in the form of journal articles, books, reports and conference papers, was used to analyse the data so as to determine trends in health mobility in Nigeria. Two important findings are critical. One, outbound medical travel has made Nigeria experience a huge financial leakage to its economy, which exacerbates structural vulnerabilities in the health sector and redirect resources which could be utilized to enhance tertiary health care facilities. Second, notwithstanding these limiting factors, the swift growth of the privatized specialist hospitals, diagnostic centres and wellness establishments testifies to the fact that Nigeria has the structural ability to build a competitive health tourism market which can attract both domestic and regional patients. The paper contends that under consistent policy changes, better regulation, collaboration among the parties, and reinvestment in infrastructure and quality control, health tourism will enhance economic diversification, capital flight, and make Nigeria a new medical centre in West and Central Africa. The paper concludes that the use of health tourism in the national development process would necessitate a long-term commitment, institutional alignment and strategies that would restore the confidence of the population in the local health sector.
RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: LEGAL PROSPECTS, CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIC PATHWAYS FOR NIGERIA
(2025) Olanrewaju-Elufowoju Oluwatosin Kate
The transition to renewable energy is gaining global momentum as countries strive to address climate change, ensure energy security, and achieve sustainable development. In Sub-Saharan Africa, however, the shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources remains uneven, with numerous structural, legal, and institutional challenges impeding progress. This paper critically examines the legal prospects and barriers surrounding renewable energy adoption in the region, with a particular focus on Nigeria the continent’s most populous nation and one of its largest oil producers. Drawing on comparative legal analysis and policy evaluation, the study explores how existing legal frameworks either promote or hinder renewable energy development. It further identifies gaps in regulation, inadequate enforcement mechanisms, and the absence of coherent energy transition policies as key obstacles. The paper proposes strategic legal reforms tailored to Nigeria’s socio-economic and environmental needs, emphasising the need for clear legislation, robust institutional support, and targeted incentives to attract investment in clean energy. By aligning national energy laws with global best practices, Nigeria and its Sub-Saharan counterparts can accelerate the shift toward sustainable energy systems. This study contributes to the broader discourse on environmental governance and energy justice in the Global South, offering practical legal pathways for a just and inclusive energy transition.
Reimagining Nigeria's Future: Legal Frameworks for Economic Diversification and Sustainable National Development
(Bowen Law Journal (BLJ) A Journal of the College of Law, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria, 2025) Olanrewaju-Elufowoju Oluwatosin Kate
Economic diversification is crucial for Nigeria's national development, especially as the country seeks to reduce its over-reliance on oil revenues. The dependency of the country's economy on crude oil has had a major impact on its economic development, particularly in the Niger Delta region. The country has also made significant progress in diversifying its economy, but a number of obstacles prevent it from being implemented effectively. This paper examines the legal framework for economic diversification and national development in Nigeria. It interrogates the intricacies of the topic using a doctrinal legal approach. The paper identifies significant challenges in implementing legal frameworks (such as the 1999 constitution) for economic diversification, for instance: poor infrastructure; gaps in policy implementation; corruption; limited access to finance for SMEs; and a mismatch between education and industry needs. Additionally, political instability and over-specialisation in the oil sector have stifled efforts to develop other sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and services. It concludes that Nigeria must strengthen its anti-corruption operations and strengthen its public-private partnerships (PPPs) in financing and implementing large-scale infrastructure projects that will attract investors and boost economic activities. Ultimately, Nigeria will not only ensure better livelihoods for its citizens but also strengthen its position in the global economy
Assessment of Residents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Climate Change Issues in Ibadan South West Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria
(Cities and the Environment (CATE), 0026-03-18) Atoyebi Olumuyiwa Sola
This study examines residents’ knowledge, attitude, and behavioural responses to the impacts of climate change in Ibadan South West Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. It evaluates residents’ awareness of climate change, analyses their behavioural responses to climate change impact, and identifies household characteristics that influence knowledge, attitude, and perception of climate change in the area. The study utilised a mixed-methods research approach, using such instruments as questionnaire administration and interviews. The study employed a multistage sampling technique where a total of seven (7) Enumeration Areas (EAs) were selected, and 206 questionnaires were administered to residents of the area. These selected respondents were also interviewed to gain a more personal understanding of their knowledge and perception. The data collected were analysed using descriptive analytical tools, including percentages and chi-square. Interviews were summarized and analysed thematically. The study revealed that 92% of the respondents are aware of climate change. The causes and evidence of climate change are significant across enumeration areas for bush burning, poor sanitation, fuel wood consumption, and settlement expansion, with p-values of 15.507 and 23.686, respectively. It, therefore, among others, recommended that governments at all levels, in collaboration with land sectors (public and private), should educate citizens on the increasing effect of climate change on the immediate environment.
Nigerian Women and Social Development: Towards a Progressivist Study of the First Ladies’ Pet Initiatives
(2026) Adebayo Abidemi Olufemi
Abstract This paper analyses the moribund state of the humanitarian initiatives undertaken by Nigerian First Ladies (wives of presidents and vice-presidents) after leaving office. This project dysfunctionality is motivated by culture politics of the men in power. Such limits the scope of women’s rewards and national glory for their efforts and ingenuity. The humanitarian initiatives need to be institutionalized. This is because the projects are localizations of the United Nations’ 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child. These projects, therefore, go a long way in complementing the conventions aimed at safeguarding women and children. The social ills that the projects sought to rectify worsen as cancer still ravages the Nigerian population, with a higher incidence noticed among women. Cases of sexual and gender-based violence are on the rise. This has been responsible for the 2022 2023 Nigeria-United Nations signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Nigeria’s partnership agreement with Germany. These are aimed at improving the social conditions of Nigerian women. The major setback of the pet projects is that they relied on patriarchal will and political power for finance. The paper suggests that the government should partner with the project's initiators through regulation. These strategies can enable humanitarian projects subsist after the tenures of the initiators. This facilitates the attainment of the women’s vision for national development. Keywords: Nigerian First Ladies, Pet projects, Humanitarian initiatives, Power, Cultural politics