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Social Issues
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Heatwaves Hinder Big Issue Sellers as Incomes Decline
Severe UK heatwaves have caused a sharp decline in Big Issue magazine sales, leaving vendors struggling to meet basic financial needs as fewer people venture out in the extreme temperatures.
Deceptive Flash Marriage Schemes Targeting Vulnerable Chinese Men
A surge in deceptive matchmaking agencies is exploiting the severe gender imbalance in China, leaving many men financially ruined and entangled in fraudulent marriages.
Akara Economics: Examining the Nigerian Philosophy of Survival
Stephanie Shaakaa argues that Nigeria's economic focus has shifted toward individual survival strategies, like side hustles, rather than building the systemic infrastructure required for national growth.
Maintaining Poverty and Violence Cycles
Analyzing the link between societal neglect and cycles of violence, the author critiques Nigeria's approach to social issues, including the recent 1.5 billion Naira mass wedding initiative in Kano State.
The Hidden Struggle of Male Infertility
Despite male factors contributing to half of all infertility cases, the medical system and societal attitudes often exclude men from the fertility journey, leading to delayed treatment and psychological isolation.