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OP-ED Opinions 

Dissecting The Politics Of LASU’s 9th Vice-Chancellor: Who Will Wear The Crown? By Olalekan Akinloye

Elwin Mandowa,
The tenure of the 8th substantive Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, will end on 11th January, 2021. However, there are a number of Professors who have been shortlisted for interview, which is scheduled to take place on Monday 21st December, 2020. Among the five already shortlisted candidates, there are clear two frontrunners, Professor Ibiyemi… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Don’t Fret — Miyetti Allah, Ohanaeze And Afenifere Can Help Tackle Insecurity, By Fredrick Nwabufo

Elwin Mandowa,
Security is everybody’s business. It is a flawed assumption that issues of security must remain strictly within the orbit of agencies with the lawed responsibility. Even security agencies cannot function without citizens’ alliance and community help. Simply, they cannot operate in vacancy of citizens’ collaboration and the support of stakeholders and other institutions – both formal and informal. The most… Read More
Africa Liberia West Africa World 

Liberia: President Weah’s new song puzzles citizens

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– – Liberians are puzzled by a new song released by their president, George Weah which talks about liars. The song titled “Mr Liar Man” is the fourth song released by the former footballer-turned politician. George Weah is a part time musician this latest song sung in a reggae style seems to puzzle many as they wonder who he is… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

Mali goes into another lockdown as Covid-19 cases surge

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– – Mali’s government has announced another lock-down to fight the surge in coronavirus cases. The country is recording an average of 150 new covid-19 infections forcing hospitals into a major crisis. The government has put a coronavirus prevention measure into effect to ensure that the numbers do not get out of control . Harouna Mamadou Toureh, the Minister of… Read More
Africa Business Egypt North Africa World 

Egypt secures $1.67 billion in aid from the IMF

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– – The board of the International Monetary Fund on Friday approved the release of a second tranche of aid valued at $1.67 billion for Egypt, saying public debt and Covid-19 threatened its economic recovery. In June, the board approved a one-year, $5.2 billion financing package for Egypt. With the latest disbursement, more than $3.6 billion will have been released.… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Security: El-Rufai’s Defence and Accountability By Dr Nasir Aminu

Elwin Mandowa,
The interest in Kaduna state’s security is high because it is vital to the country’s security stability. There is a sigh of relief as the abducted boys from Kankara were released, and state Governors must take further security measures are taken to mitigate any potential threat. As the chief security officers of their states, albeit, without aberration, Governors are expected… Read More
Africa Investments 

Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa and Clean Technology Fund provide $25 million in funding for medium scale independent power producers

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors on Monday 14 December 2020 approved $15 million from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) and $10 million from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) to  advance African Renewable Energy Fund (AREF) II’s projects to boost low-carbon energy generation in sub-Saharan Africa. SEFA’s contribution will comprise a package of $10 million in equity… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Femi Adesina Can Really Fool Some Of The People All The Time! By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
Dictators use lies to legitimize and legalize  tyranny and terror of authoritarian rule. General Muhammadu Buhari is no exception. Buhari lied he would create two million jobs every two years. He lied he would build two million public housing units every two years.  He lied Boko Haram would be history six months after he assumed office. He lied N1 would… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Kankara…A Revelation Of Deeper Rots! By Karl Ogumah

Elwin Mandowa,
Ignore the show of national disgrace and glorification of debasement on the entire events before and after  surrounding the kidnap and the whole shenanigans of negotiation and so-called rescue of the KANKARA school boys. Apart from the degenerate celebration of a compromised and conquered state displaced by the Katsina state government and the presidency, the kidnap of over 333 students… Read More
Africa Investments 

Tchad : la Banque africaine de développement renforce les capacités nationales pour accroître la performance de son portefeuille-pays

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement a organisé, du 14 au 16 décembre, un atelier virtuel sur le Renforcement des capacités institutionnelles et clinique fiduciaire (RICF) au Tchad afin d’accroître la performance de son portefeuille-pays dans ce pays du Sahel. Cet atelier, placé sous la coordination de l’Institut africain de développement (ECAD), s’est déroulé en visioconférence, en collaboration avec le bureau… Read More
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