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OP-ED Opinions 

Mr Vice President: Why Are You The Missing Leader During This Coronavirus Pandemic? By Ademola Bello

Elwin Mandowa,
Dear Vice-President Osinbajo, I hope this email finds you well. It was reported in Nigerian newspapers on Friday that Nigeria recorded new Coronavirus deaths and that 20 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Nigeria.  In this moment of a global pandemic that grips the economy, you are nowhere to be found to reassure and comfort Nigerians by doing daily… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

COVID-19: Femi Fani-Kayode And His Conspiracy Theory -A Physician’s Rejoinder By Dr. Osy Agbo

Elwin Mandowa,
“Simply put the Illuminati and the agents of Satan are at work. The whole thing was planned and contrived over the centuries and they are firmly on course. They are trying to destroy us all and establish a new world order in the name of Lucifer and place us under the rulership of Beelzebub and the Prince of Darkness. Coronavirus… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Nigeria’s Unhealthy Healthcare In Eye Of Coronavirus By Runcie C.W. Chidebe

Elwin Mandowa,
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is here to teach us a lesson; I hope we learn. Nigeria’s healthcare is unhealthy. But instead of fixing it our rulers have been busy flying up and down to benefit from other country’s productive health system. With Coronavirus, reality is upon us. No more running overseas for medical vacation. Our rulers cannot travel to the United Kingdom,… Read More
Investments 

The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing

Elwin Mandowa,
These are very difficult days, as the world faces one of its worst challenges ever: the novel coronavirus pandemic. And it seems almost no nation is spared. As infection rates rise, so does panic across financial markets, as economies drastically slow down, and supply chains are severely disrupted.  Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. As such, it can no longer… Read More
Investments 

Opinion: The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing

Elwin Mandowa,
Akinwumi Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank. He was formerly Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and and is the 2017 World Food Prize laureate. The views expressed are solely those of the author. (CNN)These are very difficult days, as the world faces one of its worst challenges ever: the novel coronavirus pandemic. And it seems almost no… Read More
Africa 

COVID-19: Effective Government Messaging Can Save Lives

Elwin Mandowa
It goes without saying that during a crisis such as the pandemic the world is currently facing; clear, consistent and concise communications can be an effective tool in curbing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19. But innovative communication has always been an Achilles heel for leaders in a crisis, and Africa is no exception, says political campaigner, Madelain Roscher,… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

COVID-19: In This Time Of Uncertainty, Government Cannot Leave People To Their Fate By Seun Awogbenle

Elwin Mandowa,
With over 700,000 confirmed cases and about 40,000 deaths so far recorded globally, it is sad to conclude that these are indeed perilous and extraordinary times only equal in dimension to the apocalypse fantasy and myth. Hence, when President Muhammadu Buhari in his nationwide broadcast on Sunday announced the cessation of movement in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT for an… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

COVID-19 Shutdown: Sober Reflections On Nigeria’s Political Leadership By Favour Morenike Olawumi

Elwin Mandowa,
With the government-ordered lockdown in full and partial effect nationwide, it is unsurprising that countless reactions are being raised by Nigerians that directly bear on the quality of life in Nigeria.  I watched popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, rant bitterly about the inadequacy of power supply amidst the compulsory order in place given by the government. As I rose from… Read More
Investments 

African Development Bank celebrates milestone with first social bond listing on London Stock Exchange

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank’s “Fight Covid-19” social bond, the largest social bond to date to be issued in the capital markets, listed on London Stock Exchange on Friday 3 April 2020, and is now available through its Sustainable Bond Market. The listing marks an important milestone as the Bank launches its first bond on London Stock Exchange. The over-subscribed transaction,… Read More
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