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OP-ED Opinions 

Funding Education: A Case Of No Money Or No Interest? By Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Elwin Mandowa,
When American billionaire and businessman, Bill Gates, criticised the Nigerian government’s Economic Recovery & Growth Plan for “prioritising physical capital over human capital” during his visit to the country in 2018, his comments were taken with a pinch of salt. Gates had faulted the Federal Government’s decision to anchor Nigeria’s long term economic growth on investments in infrastructure, saying investments… Read More
Africa Investments 

Opinion: After Merkel's exit, Germany must remain committed to Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
In August, at a meeting of the G-20 Compact with Africa in Berlin, I had the distinct pleasure of joining some 30 African heads of state and government, and fellow heads of international organizations, to bid farewell to outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Chancellor Merkel has been a dear and loyal friend of Africa. I know that I am not… Read More
Africa South Africa World 

Omicron: AU, UN criticize travel restrictions on African countries

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– – The African Union and United Nations have strongly criticized travel restrictions placed on several Southern African countries following the confirmation of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the restrictions could lead to “travel apartheid”, describing them as “deeply unfair, punitive and ineffective” in stopping the spread of the variant. He said… Read More
Africa World 

Spotify Wrapped reveals Ghana’s top albums, artists, and more

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– – As the countdown to 2022 starts, nothing can round off this incredible year better than Spotify Wrapped, which sums up what made 365 million Spotify users around the globe vibe throughout the year. In 2021, the world slowly came out of its quarantine lifestyle to embrace the New Normal. While at it, Spotify entered Ghana’s space, in line… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Your Walk Cannot Bring Peace Without Justice, By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed

Elwin Mandowa,
We are in the middle of a mourning period over citizens who were brutally killed on their own soil whilst demanding for justice, calling for peace and unity as good citizens do in defence of their country. The Nigerian soil and its flag have been desecrated by the Nigerian Army empowered to protect citizens against external aggressions. The Governor of… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

#EndSARS Panel – White Paper Unknown To Nigerian Law And Cannot Alter Or Deviate From The Report Of A Judicial Panel Of Inquiry, By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq.

Elwin Mandowa,
Let me start by sympathizing with Governor Sanwolu of Lagos State as he makes more error in his political attempt to remain loved by the people of Lagos State. With the election season so close at hand, it is little wonder that Mr. Governor has had his hand full trying to micro-manage the indicting reports of the panel constituted by… Read More
Africa Investments 

Nobel laureate economist Esther Duflo to deliver 2021 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture

Elwin Mandowa,
What:          2021 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture Who:           African Development Institute, African Development Bank Group When:         Monday, 13 December 2021; 14:00-16.00 GMT Where:        Virtual Nobel laureate Esther Duflo, Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will on 13 December deliver the 2021 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture, organized by the African Development Institute. The theme… Read More
Africa Investments 

Cabo Verde set to host hybrid 2021 African Economic Conference on financing development in the Covid-19 era

Elwin Mandowa,
African heads of state and government together with senior policymakers will share their perspectives on how to reshape Africa’s development financing models at the 2021 African Economic Conference, which takes place on Thursday, 2 December. Cabo Verde Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Olavo Correia said the conference offered “an extraordinarily important moment” to chart the continent’s development course, including… Read More
Africa Investments 

Intégration régionale : les présidents de la Mauritanie et du Sénégal posent la première pierre du pont de Rosso entre les deux pays

Elwin Mandowa,
Le président de la Mauritanie, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, et le président du Sénégal, Macky Sall, ont lancé, ce jour, les travaux de construction du pont de Rosso qui reliera les deux pays voisins. Le vice-président chargé du Complexe du secteur privé, de l’infrastructure et de l’industrialisation de la Banque africaine de développement, Solomon Quaynor, l’ambassadrice de l’Union européenne… Read More
Africa Investments 

Compact: African Development Bank and IFC Partner to Advance Economic Development in Lusophone African countries

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on Wednesday signed a partnership agreement admitting IFC as the first institutional partner to the Development Finance Compact for Portuguese-Speaking Countries of Africa, or the Lusophone Compact. The agreement was signed by African Development Bank Vice President for Corporate Services and Human Resources and Chair of the… Read More
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