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From Mass Weddings To Special Assistants On Street Lights: Political Genius In Nigeria By ‘Tope Oriola

Elwin Mandowa,
Political genius has flown under the radar for far too long in Nigeria. There is a need to appreciate and publicise the level of political acumen and sagacity from the top echelons of power. Organising mass weddings is one cardinal part of political genius in Nigeria. It fulfils the divine command to procreate and replenish the earth. Why would anyone… Read More
Investments 

Les administrateurs de la Banque africaine de développement en mission de consultation au Sénégal

Elwin Mandowa,
Les administrateurs du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement conduisent une mission de consultation du 17 au 21 février au Sénégal, ponctuée, ce lundi, par des réunions dans cinq ministères et des visites dans des structures de projets.    La mission a d’abord été reçue par le ministre de l’Économie du plan et de la coopération, Amadou Hott, également… Read More
Investments 

African Development Bank Director Hanan Morsy named one of Egypt’s 50 most influential women

Elwin Mandowa,
The Director of Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting and Research at the African Development Bank, Dr Hanan Morsy, has been named one of Egypt’s 50 most influential women. Dr Hala El Said, Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, gave the award on 5 February in a ceremony organized under auspices of the Egyptian Prime Minister.  “I am honored to be named… Read More
Investments 

Côte d’Ivoire : la Banque africaine de développement lance un rapport de diagnostic pays inédit sur le financement à long terme.

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement a lancé, vendredi 14 février à Abidjan, un rapport de diagnostic pays inédit sur le financement à long terme de la Côte d’Ivoire. Ce rapport, premier du genre réalisé en Afrique, a été élaboré par la Banque en collaboration avec l’Initiative pour le renforcement du secteur financier en Afrique (« Financial Sector Deepening Initiative in Africa »,… Read More
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Global Agriculture Food and Security Program (GAFSP) Portfolio Review Meeting

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Portfolio Review Meeting of the African Development Bank’s Global Agriculture Food and Security Program (GAFSP) When: 25-27 February 2020 Where: Intercontinental Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia The African Development Bank will organize a portfolio review meeting and workshop on the Global Agriculture Food and Security Program (GAFSP) from 25 to 27 February 2020 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia. Annual… Read More
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Maryam Sanda: Hanged For Love? By Ozodinukwe Okenwa

Elwin Mandowa,
Last weekend love was generously in the air! Every 14th of February ‘lovers’ (real and unreal) around the world celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, an amorous event originating from the ancient Roman empire and dating back centuries. Annually, therefore, mundane love is on display, shared mutually among the descendants of Adam and Eve. Although the truth behind the Saint Valentine legend… Read More
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Degi Whatchamacallit, David Lyon And Fall Of APC In Bayelsa By ‘Fisayo Soyombo

Elwin Mandowa,
Quite a lot of political neutrals have been sympathetic to David Lyon, candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State. Lyon had completed the rehearsal for his Valentine’s Day swearing-in as governor when the Supreme Court invalidated his participation in the election and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to swear in the… Read More
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Buhari, You Have Not Sentenced A Single Terrorist To Death By Perry Brimah

Elwin Mandowa,
Before the Nigerian Government starts blaming communities for terror that abounds, they need to take responsibility as do all other countries in the world. Rather than sentencing terrorists to death as ordained by Nigeria’s Anti Terror laws, the Buhari government cosies with all sorts of terrorists, signs agreements with them and releases them back into societies illegally without passing them… Read More
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Nigerians Have Right To Protest Against Insecurity By Femi Falana

Elwin Mandowa,
The Presidency has warned Nigerians to stop protesting against the rising wave of insecurity in the country. According to presidential spokesperson, Mr. Shehu Garba, “The Presidency wishes to caution a section of the political class against misleading the public and inciting protests against the heads of military institutions. This has become necessary in view of received reports that about 2,… Read More
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Echoes From Supreme Court Judgment On Bayelsa State Governorship Election By Stanley Imhanruor Esq.

Elwin Mandowa,
The All Progressives Congress should accept the judgment of the Supreme Court on the Bayelsa State governorship seat in good faith. In fairness to the Supreme Court justices, they interpreted the law strictly the way it is. Meanwhile, law lords like Oputa JSC and Lord Denning, would have by judicial creativity and activism saved Mr David Lyon from being disqualified… Read More
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