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Africa Investments 

Covid-19 has opened Africa’s eyes – and the world’s – to investment opportunities says Africa Investment Forum

Elwin Mandowa,
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted Africa’s urgent need for better healthcare. Unequal access to vaccines , along with   disruptions to supply chains caused by worldwide economic shutdowns have underscored the continent’s overreliance on medical and pharmaceutical imports. Investment opportunities in  healthcare and pharmaceuticals sector are  some of the areas being discussed at  the Africa Investment Forum virtual boardroom sessions taking… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Corruption: The Nigerian System And Subsidy Scam, By Richard Odusanya

Elwin Mandowa,
Corruption is the single greatest obstacle preventing Nigeria from achieving its enormous potential. It drains billions of dollars a year from the country’s economy, stymies development, and weakens the social contract between the government and its people. It is the main reason why the entire system is collapsing not only the power grid sector.A major straw that broke the Peoples… Read More
Africa Investments 

2022 Business Opportunities Seminar – Spring edition

Elwin Mandowa,
What: 2022 Business Opportunities Seminar – Spring edition Who: The African Development Bank’s Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department When: Tuesday, 12 April 2022; 08:00-10:30 GMT (Asia)Wednesday, 13 April 2022; 13:00-15:30 GMT (Africa, Americas, and Europe) Where: Online Via Zoom                           The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department (FIRM) of the African Development Bank will hold the first edition of its 2022 Business… Read More
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Ghana: Social activist arrested over coup comment granted bail

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Ghanaian social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been granted bail by a court in the capital Accra. Baker-Vormawor who is the Convener for the #FixTheCountry movement was granted bail by a judge to the tune of ¢2 million, an equivalent of almost $280,000. The Cambridge University PhD student is to provide 2 sureties one of whom should deposit documents… Read More
Africa World 

Ukraine war: Food shortage looms in Africa

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– – There is a looming food shortage in some African countries over the Russia- Ukraine war. The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, has warned that Russia’s war against Ukraine could lead to what he called “a hurricane of hunger” and food insecurity worldwide. He said many African and poorer countries relied heavily on Russian and Ukrainian wheat production,… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

I’m Running For President! By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
The list of presidential aspirants grows by the day. The names on the list give Nigerians ample fodder for comedy: Jagaban, Pastors RUGA and SAKABULA, Rotimi Amaechi, Godwin Emefiele, Kayode Fayemi, Chris Ngige, Orji Uzor Kalu, Rochas Okorocha. Some famous dead people are also running: Akaraogun, Ifoye, Aramada Okunrin, Olohun Iyo, Imodoye, and Kako.At this time of widespread despondency in… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

All Votes Belong To Political Parties In Nigeria By Femi Falana

Elwin Mandowa,
On Tuesday, 8th March, 2022, The Federal High Court (coram Inyang Ekwo J.) sacked the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, along with 15 lawmakers in the State over their defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In sacking the governor and his deputy, the learned trial judge ruled that the… Read More
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