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African Development Bank approves $1 million grant for Uganda to stem Ebola transmission

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has released a $1 million grant to Uganda to help the East African country tackle an outbreak of the Ebola virus. The grant to support Uganda’s National Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) Preparedness and Response Plan, was approved in January. Funds have been disbursed through the World Health Organization (WHO), which is the implementing agency.  The grant… Read More
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Okada Ban: You Do Not Build A Mega City By Hiding Poor By Seun Awogbenle

Elwin Mandowa,
In strong defiance and resistance to the blanket ban imposed by the Lagos State Government on the operation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in some parts of Lagos State, a group of concerned residents under the aegis of Occupy Lagos, on Saturday, embarked on a protest to Eko Atlantic City, venue of the Lagos City Marathon to draw international attention… Read More
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African Development Bank to hold forum on fertilizer financing

Elwin Mandowa,
What:   Africa Finance Forum on “Supporting the fertilizer value chain to improve agricultural productivity and economic growth in the region” When:  19 February 2020, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Where: Westin Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa The African Development Bank’s Department of Agriculture and Agro-industry and the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism will convene a forum on Fertilizer Financing on 19… Read More
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The Corona Virus Challenge, Nigeria And Other Responses By Reuben Abati

Elwin Mandowa,
The biggest threat to our collective humanity today is not the suspected threat of a Third World War, but a corrosive, debilitating, murderous pathogen known as new Corona Virus. The fear of a World War III was fuelled by tensions and differences among key super powers dictating contemporary geo-politics notably: the United States, China, Iran, Iraq, Israel, North Korea, South… Read More
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets African leaders to advance conflict resolution and economic security

Elwin Mandowa,
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting for African heads of state, foreign ministers and representatives of the United Nations and other multilateral bodies on Monday to discuss ways to secure peace across the continent as a necessary condition for prosperity.   Trudeau, the 2020 chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission, called for cooperation among international partners and… Read More
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The Madness In Ahmad’s CAF By Fred Edoreh

Elwin Mandowa,
The world expects FIFA to make the PriceWaterCooper audit report on the Confederation of Africa Football public in line with its promise on zero corruption. Meanwhile, stakeholders in world football are alarmed and already covering their noses on the putrid smell from little glimpses. The indication is like an orgy in a mad house of gang rapists. President Ahmad Ahmad… Read More
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Nigeria’s Democracy, Youth Restiveness And Drug Abuse By Ademola Orunbon

Elwin Mandowa,
  It is the belief of many that democracy should guarantee people good life. A stable democracy piloted by visionary leaders who possess the intellectual clouts to see issues at their broader and more complex perspectives should ensure a strong, stable, vibrant, virile economy with an enabling peaceful and stable political environment. Under a condition like this, the citizens can… Read More
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