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OP-ED Opinions 

Protest Na Human Right; Human Right Na My Property By Marshal Abubakar, LP

Elwin Mandowa,
Pardon my choice of Fela-inspired caption but what inspired the thematic title would become more apparent as we proceed. Central to the social contract theory is the truism that government is a trust; a contract between the government and the governed, by which the latter cede some of their rights to the former. Consequently, the latter has an inherent right… Read More
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Isa Funtua Cannot Symbolise Nigerian Journalism By Sonala Olumhense

Elwin Mandowa,
Twice as a columnist, in 2011 and 2015, I endorsed the candidature of General Muhammadu Buhari for the presidency, strongly believing he offered us a chance to reinvent ourselves. Following his victory, and still believing that Buhari was serious about leading Nigeria, when he was scheduled to visit the United States in early 2016, I requested a one-on-one interview. I… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

How To Properly Reopen Schools In Nigeria Amid COVID-19 By Justice Eyo

Elwin Mandowa,
The Federal Ministry of Education recently issued a press release directing all schools to reopen for exit classes on August 4. At once, it struck me, ‘ they will need help,’ I said, quickly posting a screenshot of the document to my WhatsApp status. The news comes as a surprise bearing that the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, had… Read More
Africa Investments 

Sashaying to success: Fashionomics Africa helps designers embrace the digital age

Elwin Mandowa,
From a new digital marketplace to connect Africa’s creatives with global markets, to masterclasses to help designers share and learn, and webinars to inform and inspire: the African Development Bank’s flagship Fashionomics Africa initiative has taken great strides this year. The website and mobile app were unveiled at the Global Gender Summit in Kigali in November, to help Africa’s fashion… Read More
Africa Investments 

Sénégal : des populations de Ziguinchor accèdent à un assainissement amélioré grâce à un projet soutenu par la Banque africaine de développement

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Projet d’amélioration de la gestion et de la valorisation des boues de vidange de Ziguinchor (PAGBZ), réalisé de 2013 à 2019, a favorisé l’accès aux services sécurisés d’assainissement aux populations des quartiers défavorisés de ce principal centre urbain situé au Sud-Ouest du Sénégal, à 455 km de Dakar. Avant ce projet, Ziguinchor connaissait des problèmes d’assainissement avec un faible… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

All Noxious “Kiakia” Loans Are Coated With Honey Of Infrastructural Development By Adeola Soetan

Elwin Mandowa,
Baba Seriki Integrity should have caned Amaechi for saying that he was just knowing about a liquidation clause in the Chinese train loan. But Baba may not be aware. I only sympathise with some naive Nigerians and of course unrepentant Abobakus of any government for pretending to be more nationalistic than others. For those of us, who were involved in… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank presents findings of the Angola Green Mini-Grid Market Assessment

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank hosted a webinar to present the findings and recommendations of the Angola Green Mini-Grid Market Assessment report, implemented through the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa. The assessment was conducted with the technical assistance of Carbon Trust, in collaboration with the Government of Angola, and in consultation with key stakeholders such as development partners and private sector… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

President Buhari Must Act More Decisively To Salvage NDDC By Ogaga Ifowodo

Elwin Mandowa,
The Niger Delta Development Commission is a special category agency under the presidency established for the express purpose of “rapid and sustainable development” of the region to “one that is economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative and politically peaceful.” This goal is not only beneficial to the Niger Delta but also to Nigeria as a whole, given that the Niger Delta… Read More
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