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Month: August 2020

Africa 

Somalia at a critical juncture, as federal, state leaders, meet to break election impasse

Village Reporter
“We understand that there are strongly held divergent views among the leaders and political tensions are high in this pre-electoral period”, said James Swan, Special Representative and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).  “Yet, it is precisely during such moments that it is most necessary for the nation’s leaders to engage in dialogue.”  He described the current… Read More
Africa 

COVID-19: African countries urged to promote a safe return to school

Village Reporter
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF urged governments on the continent to promote a safe return to the classroom while also limiting spread of the virus.  “Schools have paved the way to success for many Africans. They also provide a safe haven for many children in challenging circumstances to develop and thrive,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director… Read More
Human Rights 

Mali coup: Democratic order must be restored ‘as fast as possible’

Village Reporter
Briefing correspondents based in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that according to the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, MINUSMA, there was relative calm on the streets, with no major incidents reported. “While banks and large businesses have remained closed, most local shops and markets have reopened”, he said, calling for the basic rights of all Malians to be preserved,… Read More
Africa 

Mauritius oil spill highlights importance of global maritime laws: UN trade body

Village Reporter
The grounding last month of the MV Wakashio in an environmentally sensitive and biodiverse area, has endangered marine life, food security, and health in Mauritius, as well as its $1.6 billion tourism industry, already hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.  “There’s a need for universal participation in the existing international legal framework, where all nations are party to agreements, so… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Scoring Nigeria’s Education Managers In A Pandemic By Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Elwin Mandowa,
I am eager to see how the current impasse between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will be resolved. Will the government adopt the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) as being proposed by the academic body or stick to its own Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) which it has said is fraud-proof?  Or will… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Why African Leaders Must Begin Implementation Of AfCFTA Immediately By Hammed J. Sulaiman

Elwin Mandowa,
In a recent research publication titled the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the objectives and potentials of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) were thoroughly ironed out. From the research, it would seem that African leaders are not ready to implement AfCFTA despite its objectives and potential. SIIA iterated that the agreement sets forward an ambitious task… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

How Nigeria Is Killing Her Own Agency (A Case Of NIPOST, FIRS And NASS) By J. ’Femifola Durosomo

Elwin Mandowa,
The raging imbroglio between the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on the issue of stamp duty is quite alarming. It is a typical example of how a government can sacrifice one of its own agencies to build another. The position of the National Assembly who is supposed to be an arbiter in a situation like… Read More

Ten memorable moments in Concacaf qualifying

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We recall some unforgettable moments from Concacaf qualifying Deon Burton, Paul Caligiuri, Carlo Costly and Roman Torres feature An unbelievable late twist provoked agony and ecstasy The road to Qatar was laid out yesterday for CONCACAF’s 35 national teams following the Preliminary Draw for the region’s qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Now it’s just a matter of… Read More
Africa Investments 

Invitation to review draft policy on water: External stakeholders’ consultation

Elwin Mandowa,
What: The African Development Bank Group’s draft new policy on water Who: Strategy & Operational Policies Department (SNSP) and Water Development & Sanitation Department (AHWS) When: Tuesday, 18 August 2020, posted online for 60 Days Where: Online The African Development Bank Group is delighted to share with you its draft new policy on water for your kind review and comments.… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Relevant Working Capital Techniques For Entrepreneurs By Abraham John Onoja

Elwin Mandowa,
Working capital is a very important metric in measuring and/or assessing the long-term financial health of a business or enterprise no matter the company’s size or industry sectors. For the purpose of clarity, let’s analyse the definition of working capital. Working capital, which can also be referred to as net working capital (NWC) or operation liquid, is the financial metrics… Read More