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“We must help Africa build back boldly, but smartly,” says African Development Bank President Adesina

Elwin Mandowa,
In a speech kicking off his second term as African Development Bank chief, newly sworn in President Akinwumi Adesina unveiled a sweeping vision to consolidate the institution’s successes of the last five years, hone the Bank’s operations and exploit opportunities and urgency created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything globally. It has thrown Africa’s growth back,”… Read More
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African leaders reaffirm support for African Development Bank as President Adesina begins second term

Elwin Mandowa,
African leaders on Tuesday reaffirmed their support for the African Development Bank Group and its leadership under Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as he begins his second five-year term with a renewed mandate to foster sustainable development on the continent.  In goodwill messages to mark Adesina’s inauguration, Presidents Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Alpha Conde of Guinea, George Weah… Read More
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Fani-Kayode’s Gaffe And Rot In Media By Gidado Shuaib

Elwin Mandowa,
Of late, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has come under heavy media flogging from various persons, journalism unions and top columnists, condemning his attitude towards a Daily Trust journalist, Eyo Charles, during a press conference. Without attempting to belabour the issue, I wish to recall how the incident happened as well as the attendant media backlash. First, it is instructive… Read More
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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, eighth President of the African Development Bank, sworn in for second term

Elwin Mandowa,
“Today, a rainbow stretches from the 81 member countries of the African Development Bank across the deep blue skies of Africa…The future beckons us for a more developed Africa and a much stronger and resilient African Development Bank.” With these powerful words President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina addressed participants after formally being sworn into office… Read More
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African Economic Outlook 2020 Supplement for Asian Audiences

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Webinar on the African Economic Outlook 2020 Supplement for Asian Audiences Who: African Development Bank When: Monday, 14 September 2020: 08.00 am to 09.30 am GMT13.30-15.00 (Delhi time)/ 16.00-17.30 (Beijing time) / 17.00-18.30 (Seoul and Tokyo time) Where: Virtual            Q & A:            Click here. (Please submit your questions by 13 September 2020) The Asia External Representation Office… Read More
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Anti-Social Media Bill And Its Inauspicious Effects On Democracy By Barrister Layi Ademokoya

Elwin Mandowa,
Anti-Social Media Bill was proposed by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 5th Day of November 2019; particularly pioneered and duly sponsored by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa with the intention of criminalizing the use of social media in peddling false or malicious information. The name of the bill was further tagged as “Protection from Internet Falsehood… Read More
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Bishop Oyedepo And Irresponsible COVID-19 Faith Healing Claims By Leo Igwe

Elwin Mandowa,
The Advocacy for Alleged Witches is deeply concerned about the recent statement by the founder of the Living Faith Chapel, David Oyedepo, that he could lay hands and pray for COVID-19 patients. His claim has the potential of undermining efforts to tackle and defeat this vicious virus. Oyedepo has reportedly said during his sermon on Saturday, August 29: “Can you imagine anyone… Read More
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The Fast Rising Challenges To The South West Nigerian Agricultural Economy Are Getting Out Of Control By John Mabayoje

Elwin Mandowa,
Please forgive me if I caption this article on what I know which is as the topic heading affects South West Nigeria I will not be surprised if these conditions are not confined to the SW which I know quite well. I am a 4 th Generation Farmer and a 3 rd Generation Commercial Rural Agriculturalists. I farm various crops… Read More
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