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OP-ED Opinions 

Muhammadu Buhari: The Grave And Its Saving Ghosts -(Part One) By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

Elwin Mandowa,
“Looters Equality: My Thief, Your thief, Our Thief”, was to debut with the story of a General’s  generous ghost whose “assets” and not loot according to the Presidency. “Asset” that has continued to grace the hands of public servants and line the pockets of leaders since after his demise. According to his compatriot General Muhammadu Buhari, General Sani Abacha is… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Biafra: Nigeria Must Tender Apology For War Crimes Committed Against Igbo By Promise Eze

Elwin Mandowa,
53 years after the Nigerian-Biafran war, old wounds have not healed. The consequences of the violence and hate born during the war between the Easterners and their fellow Nigerians have not died out completely. Many hearts are still hurting. Many souls are still troubled. Many born after the war are looking for answers to their questions. The Nigerian Government has… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

How Will Africa Fare After COVID-19? By Haleed Sulemana

Elwin Mandowa,
The COVID-19 pandemic is another momentous challenge for African countries, albeit one that the continent should use as an opportunity to fast-track the process of development and welcome the chance of becoming self-reliant and autonomous, as the West focuses on its survival and recovery. The epicentre of the pandemic has gradually moved from China to Europe and now the United… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Does The Minister Work For A Chinese Company? By Azu Ishiekwene

Elwin Mandowa,
Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, has been in hot water lately. It’s hard to sympathise with him because he jumped into the cauldron with his eyes open, wearing his trademark black cap. And not once. The first time was when Ehanire appeared before the House of Representatives to answer questions about the welfare of medical personnel on the frontline of the… Read More
Investments 

Cabo Verde: African Development Bank Group approves 30 million euros loan to fight COVID-19

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has extended a loan of €30 million to Cabo Verde to help the West African island nation fight the COVID-19 outbreak and mitigate its economic impacts. The loan, approved on 26 May, will be used to fund the country’s health and social response, support macro-economic stability, and assist the private sector.… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Nigeria: Wake Up, Sleeping Giant! By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye

Elwin Mandowa,
Tomorrow, May 29, 2020, is what is referred to in Nigeria as “Democracy Day.” It is usually a welcome excuse for great celebrations, chest-beating and wild claims about humongous achievements, many of which exist only in the imagination of the mostly failed leaders.  Even the term “Democracy Day” is such an excruciating irony in a country where almost all the features that distinguish democratic… Read More
Investments 

Egypt: African Development Bank approves emergency relief aid to tackle food insecurity for vulnerable workers whose livelihoods are impacted by…

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on 25 May, 2020 approved a $500,000 emergency assistance grant to Egypt to provide food relief, and to contribute to restoring the livelihoods of vulnerable populations severely affected by COVID 19. The intervention will seek to complement ongoing activities by Egypt’s government to mitigate the effects of the virus pandemic on… Read More
Investments 

La Banque africaine de développement mobilise 264 millions d’euros pour soutenir le Maroc dans sa réponse à la pandémie de Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé, mercredi 27 mai à Abidjan, un financement de 264 millions d’euros en faveur du Maroc dans le cadre de son programme d’appui à la réponse de Covid-19 (PARC-19). Avec un déploiement rapide des ressources, le PARC-19 contribue aux efforts de réponse du Royaume à la crise sanitaire, économique et… Read More
Investments 

COVID-19 presents unique opportunities to speed up Africa’s integration agenda and implementation of AfCFTA

Elwin Mandowa,
The Africa Regional Integration Index (ARII 2019), a new report jointly launched by the  African Development Bank, UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Africa Union (AU), highlights the tremendous promise regional integration holds for Africa post COVID-19. Director of Regional Development and Regional Integration at the Bank,Moono Mupotola provides insights on the way forward. The African Development Bank,… Read More
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