Kaduna State University

Addressing infertility as an overlooked priority in the reproductive health agenda in Africa

Infertility is one of the great paradoxes of reproductive health in Africa. The continent has some of the world's highest fertility rate1, yet it also carries a disproportionately high burden of infertility2. Despite this, infertility remains one of the least prioritised componen...

The Prospect of Regional Peace in the Middle East: Managing Nuclear Rivalry between Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia

The Middle East is witnessing the emergence of a nuclear triangle involving Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia. Iran's advancing nuclear programme, Israel's policy of opacity and Saudi Arabia's nuclear hedging create a security dilemma that threatens regional stability. While the 2015...

Fiscal Policy Instruments and Industrial Sector Performance in Nigeria, 2015–2025

This study examines the relationship between four fiscal policy instruments, government expenditure, tax revenue, public debt, and fiscal deficit, and the performance of Nigeria's industrial sector between 2015 and 2025, a period spanning a recession, a pandemic shock, and a majo...

Male partners’ roles in women’s contraceptive decision-making in Nigeria: a secondary qualitative data analysis

Male partners can play important roles in contraceptive decisions, especially in patriarchal societies like Nigeria, where restrictive gender norms influence women’s reproductive choices. However, little has been explored about how women navigate male influences and its impact on...