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OP-ED Opinions 

Tinubu May Not Be Running, By Fredrick Nwabufo

Elwin Mandowa,
It is a kaleidoscope – the pattern keeps mutating. Nigeria’s politics should be among the most unpredictable, intriguing and exhilarating. There are more smokescreens than actual smoke; more pawns than real players; more masquerades than true pipers and more jokers than aces. But Bola Tinubu, former Lagos governor and APC presidential hopeful, is no joker. As he said during his… Read More
Africa Investments 

En Tunisie, l’horizon s’ouvre aux jeunes femmes qui ont l’audace d’entreprendre

Elwin Mandowa,
Marchant en silence dans le désert, Safa Jouadi va à la rencontre d’un monde infini, où changer de perspective redevient possible. Elle embrasse du regard les dunes de Tozeur, ville symbole du Grand Sud tunisien, aux portes du Sahara. Safa rêve simplement d’eau, une ressource rare dans un paysage à la beauté fascinante, qui rayonne en silence. Cette rareté, la… Read More
Africa Investments 

Botswana: The African Development Bank Supports Economic Diversification under the Country Strategy Paper 2022-2026

Elwin Mandowa,
Supporting Botswana’s ambition to diversify its economy and accelerate its structural transformation towards sustainable and inclusive growth is the main objective of the African Development Bank Group’s Country Strategy Paper 2022-2026 (CSP 2022-2026) for the Southern African country. Approved in March 2022 by the Bank Group’s Board of Directors, the Country Strategy Paper sets out two priority areas of intervention… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

There’s Just No Killing The Igbo Beetle! By Tiko Okoye

Elwin Mandowa,
Several years back, the Lagos-based Volkswagen vehicle assembly outfit noticed with considerable apprehension that its gigantic in men and machinery as well as dominant leadership position in the low-end car market in Nigeria were being significantly imperilled by the burgeoning demand for the Kaduna-based Peugeot automotive assembly plant’s Peugeot 504 saloon car. Volkswagen didn’t push back with a price cut… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

The Shared Madness Of Some Northerners By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
The presidency of General Muhammadu Buhari serves as the grimmest moment and the darkest chapter in the history of Nigeria. Some northerners are suffering from “shared psychosis” (madness) of hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking and speech. Buhari as the symbol of “induced delusion” spreads the madness to some of the northerners. The result is heightened pathologies, inducing delusions, paranoia, and a… Read More
Africa Investments 

Africa fully committed to harnessing its clean energy potential with the African Development Bank

Elwin Mandowa,
In November 2021, stakeholders from around the world gathered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the DRC Business Forum to discuss moving Africa up the ladder in the battery, electric vehicle and renewable energy value chain and market. This event affirmed the continent’s ambition to harness its green energy potential and totally eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.… Read More
Africa Investments 

AAAP Webinar: Adaptation financing must go to those who need it most

Elwin Mandowa,
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) hosted a session titled, “AAAP: Transformative Adaptation to Accelerate and Scale Climate Action” at the Virtual Gobeshona Global Conference on 29 March. The session focused on policy shifts, the enabling environment, financing, community engagement and private sector involvement to accelerate and scale climate adaptation in Africa. The session brought together policy makers, sustainable financiers, climate resilience… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

2023 Elections: How Nigeria Is Following The Coffin Into The Grave, By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo

Elwin Mandowa,
If democracy were a straightforward process, abides by any given logic, follows a particular standard or pattern, the 2023 presidential election would be a battle between the former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, for the PDP and the current vice president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for the APC. Flawed candidates Obi and Osinbajo are, but probably the… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria probes beheading of army couple

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– – Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for an investigation into the murder of a military couple. The couple was killed over the weekend while heading to Imo state for their traditional wedding. Reports say the attackers made a video of the incident and circulated it online. Buhari said he was shocked to learn that a military officer and… Read More
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