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OP-ED Opinions 

Sanusi: Buhari Aiding And Abetting Corruption By Dr SKC Ogbonnia

Elwin Mandowa,
The dramatic dethronement of Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, is a clear indication that President Muhammadu Buhari is aiding and abetting corruption. It is a common knowledge that the president emboldened Abdullahi Ganduje, the virally corrupt governor of Kano State, to punish a globally celebrated maverick anti-corruption king. Therefore, the denial from Buhari that he has no hand in… Read More
Investments 

Tunisie : soutenir des entreprises locales pour renforcer l’attractivité des territoires

Elwin Mandowa,
Après avoir déposé ses enfants chez la nounou, Sabra Gmati se rend à son lieu de travail. Elle est employée par le laboratoire pharmaceutique «MEDIS » depuis maintenant huit ans. Une entreprise qui a ouvert ses portes en 1995, à Nabeul. Située dans la région du Cap Bon, Nabeul est la capitale de l’artisanat Tunisien. Et pas seulement, elle est l’une… Read More
Investments 

Tunisia’s high-tech pharma business creates skilled jobs

Elwin Mandowa,
By supporting successful businesses in Tunisia, the Bank is fostering sustainable and inclusive development. Take the case of Sabra Gmati. After leaving her children in care, Gmati goes to work each day at the MEDIS pharmaceutical laboratory in Nabeul in north-eastern Tunisia. Known as one of the country’s premier craft, agricultural and tourist centres, Nabeul has a growing industrial potential,… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Almajiri: Why North Should Own Its Problem By Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Elwin Mandowa,
Of recent, a preponderant number of Northern elite have been talking about the social and security threats posed by the army of out-of-school children otherwise known as the Almajiris in the North and the nation in general. Prominent Northerners, including the deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, have expressed concerns over the menace that has denied so many children… Read More
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Thirty-nine Years After, Awujale Moment For Sanusi By Azu Ishiekwene

Elwin Mandowa,
“Politicians are often very intolerant of contrary views to theirs. If one differed from them on any issue one automatically became an enemy.” –Oba Sikiru Adetona The day after Governor Abdullahi Ganduje dethroned Mohammad Sanusi II, Sarkin Kano and banished him, the question that kept coming back to me was: what is going on in Sanusi’s mind? Was he in… Read More
Investments 

African Development Bank’s road project in Sierra Leone cuts travel times and transforms lives

Elwin Mandowa,
For truck driver Joseph Turay, navigating the 120 km Matotoka-Sefadu road in northeastern Sierra Leone used to be a nightmare. On average, he spent between five hours to one day on the road, which was last properly repaired nearly half a century ago. Joseph and other drivers watched goods perish and vehicles destroyed before they reached their destination. The rainy… Read More
Investments 

Ghana seeks African Development Bank support for domestic development bank

Elwin Mandowa,
Ghana is seeking support from the African Development Bank Group to establish a national development bank, the country’s Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta told a delegation of Bank Executive Directors in Accra last week. “We need your support on that and we hope you’ll come along,” Ofori-Atta said. The Executive Directors, led by Bright Okogu, representing Nigeria and Sao Tome &… Read More

Bank President Akinwumi Adesina to visit Sierra Leone to discuss nutrition, development plan

Elwin Mandowa,
WHO: African Development Bank Group WHAT: President Akinwumi Adesina to hold discussions with President Julius Maada Bio WHERE: Sierra Leone WHEN:  11 to 13 March 2020          Following a meeting with the President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio at the AU Summit in February 2020, President Akinwumi Adesina will make a visit to the country, from 11 to 13… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Unconstitutionality, Illegality Of Dethronement, Banishment Of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi: Time To Halt Dangerous Trend And Macabare Dance Of Death By Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN, OFR)

Elwin Mandowa,
On Monday, Nigerians, who are already used to and have become accustomed to weird and strange news on a daily basis, woke up to the yet ugly news of the dethronement and banishment to Loko, a small suburb town in Nasarawa State, of the flamboyant, cerebral, bold, courageous and straight-talking former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, and erstwhile Emir… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Emir Sanusi Deposed: Sultan Sa’ad, Shehu El-Kanemi’s Turn Loading By Obinna Akukwe

Elwin Mandowa,
The criminals that destroyed the North by deposing Emir Sanusi will soon turn their attention on Sultan Saad Abubakar of Sokoto and Shehu Abubakar El-Kanemi because they want to remove any voice of reason from the North, loot down the region and disappear into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and US to enjoy their loots. The CUPP had last year raised alarm… Read More
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