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OP-ED Opinions 

University Of Lagos And The Buffet Of Injustice By Emmanuel Afolabi

Elwin Mandowa,
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been in the news lately, and again, it’s about injustice; the “power tussle” between the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the institution, Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN), and the Vice Chancellor and Chairman of the Senate, Prof. Toyin Ogundipe, took a new turn a few days ago after the Secretary to the Council, Mr.… Read More
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Blasphemy: Muslim Lawyers And Pious Betrayal Of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu By Leo Igwe

Elwin Mandowa,
The death sentence passed on the Muslim singer, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu for blasphemy provides for an appeal period of one month. But from the look of things, this appeal process will not happen because there are persons with a vested interest in having Sharif-Aminu executed. This is unfortunate. Moves to review and possibly quash the ruling of the upper sharia court… Read More
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Amaechi, Abati, Nigeria And Chinese Loans By David Iyofor 


Elwin Mandowa,
Overwhelmed with disbelief, I chuckled multiple times as I read the ‘monumental’ Reuben Abati’s opinion piece published by Sahara Reporters on August 4, 2020, titled: Nigeria and Chinese Loans. Unfortunately, the piece was a monumental misadventure in dissecting the trending issue of Nigeria and Chinese loans and the terms of the loans. More tragic was Abati’s inglorious, uncalled for, cut… Read More

Carnegie Mellon University in Kigali trains Africa’s next generation of tech experts

Elwin Mandowa,
As the world becomes increasingly digital, the necessity for African digital experts, technicians and researchers will be critical to helping the continent adapt to rapidly developing digital advancements. The Regional Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Centre of Excellence Project, funded by the African Development Fund, aims to equip Africa’s youth with the digital skills needed in today’s society. One such… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

World Health Organisation Declaration Of Year 2020: An Opportunity For A Responsive Government By Isaiah Dada Owoeye

Elwin Mandowa,
It is an honour for a professional body to be singled out for celebration by the prestigious health organisation in the world. It is indeed a well-deserved one because this group has been in the system of making the society better as the service orientation of the profession is based on altruism to both the sick and well. It is… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Impact Of Financial Literacy For Entrepreneurs By Abraham John Onoja

Elwin Mandowa,
Economic growth is one of the main indicators in creating the welfare of a country’s society. We are in the age of start-ups and new ventures are opening every day. The key to national economic development is Economic independence. Entrepreneurs ought to be encouraged in every possible way as this will result in encouraging employment, productivity and economic growth. However,… Read More

The Coding for Employment program opens doors to digital jobs for African women and youth

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank’s Coding for Employment program, in partnership with Microsoft, is on a mission to raise a critical mass of digitally enabled African youth through demand-driven ICT and soft skills training and by linking youth to opportunities. The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the need for digital skills to adapt to the changing nature of doing business and interpersonal… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Bank and partners’ digital Coding For Employment program is ensuring African youth are competitive in the global digital…

Elwin Mandowa,
Nigerian Odetola Olashile Oluwapelumi has filled out her share of job applications. The young, new mother graduated with a Communication and Language degree, but says finding work that put her education to use was a struggle. “I’ve gone for different interviews, but in the long run – they just find something to disqualify you and that’s it,” Oluwapelumi says.… Read More
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