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Africa Business World 

The rise of cryptocurrency transfers to Africa

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Cryptocurrency is steadily growing acceptance in Africa. Similarly, the use of cryptocurrency for money transfers to Africa is also on the rise. Fintech companies use cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to mitigate problems associated with traditional money transfers to Africa and within Africa such as high fees. Africa is the most expensive region to send money to in the… Read More
Africa World 

UN says cannabis is no more a dangerous drug

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – The United Nation Commission on Narcotic Drugs has voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world’s most dangerous drugs. This is considered a very significant move which could impact the global medical marijuana industry. “The vote today is the result of the Commission’s intensive and detailed consideration of these very complex recommendations during… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Leadership Failure In Africa: Nigeria A Classic Example Of Failed Leadership And Weak Institutions By Richard Odusanya

Elwin Mandowa,
“The tragedy of Africa is wrought in the minds of politicians who behave like demi-gods and delude themselves that they have monopoly of wisdom.”- PLO Lumumba. Africa is the cradle of civilization and the root of mankind. A land flowing with milk and honey; nature is kind with her, beautiful weather, optimal temperature for diverse ecosystem balance, giving rise to… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Devaluation In Nigeria: Lesson For The Next Government By Dr Nasir Aminu

Elwin Mandowa,
As opined by Blinder, central banking is a dark art which requires a useful scientific approach, and we can agree that it requires more than previous banking experience to lead the institution. The current central bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor has not been successful in implementing a naira regime since he was appointed in 2014. One will not disagree that… Read More
Africa Investments 

COVID-19 pandemic offers African aviation a chance to reset

Elwin Mandowa,
Africa’s aviation industry represents a huge market that the continent’s airlines need to exploit more fully, with technology and AI offering the way forward for expansion, regional development experts said Thursday. “Technology and smart technologies are offering this fantastic opportunity, so let’s make use of AI, let’s make use of the Internet of Things, let’s capacitate our people to revamp… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s major presidential candidates sign peace pact ahead of polls

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – The two leading candidates in Ghana’s Presidential election on December 7 have signed a peace pact at a ceremony in the capital, Accra. The incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo and opposition leader and former president John Mahama committed to a peaceful election in an event that was broadcast live on national television. Both leading candidates will be going head… Read More
Africa Investments 

Development Evaluation Week: African Development Bank marks 40 years of evaluating progress as experts mull SDGs and COVID-19

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank celebrated 40 years of evaluating its development efforts, taking the opportunity to reflect on the challenges around monitoring and evaluating progress in the SDGs. The discussions marked Evaluation Week, a biennial event on development evaluation hosted by the Independent Development Evaluation unit at the Bank on Wednesday. The event brings together the Bank’s shareholders, management and… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Why President Muhammadu Buhari Should Be Impeached If He Fails To Resign By Bolakale Aliu

Elwin Mandowa,
Over the last five years, the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to live up to the basic purpose for the establishment of government, which is the welfare and security of the lives and properties of the people. In 2015, Nigerians voted out the government of President Goodluck Jonathan in what was a move that sought to redirect the… Read More
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