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Chief Richard Akinjide, SAN (1931-2020), Nigeria’s Political story and heritage of legal statemanship

Chief Richard Akinjide, SAN (1931-2020), Nigeria’s Political story and heritage of legal statemanship

By Godknows Igali The terse text message from former Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, the affectionate, Oloye Jumoke Akinjide “Daddy has passed on” authoritatively announced the transition of Chief Richard Akinjide, SAN on 21st April 2020. Though subdued by reportages about COVID-19 pandemic, for many older Nigerians, this news was clearly, the shutting […]

Okowa’s Giant Strides in Agriculture

Okowa’s Giant Strides in Agriculture

Nigeria’s diverse climate, from the tropical areas of the coast to the arid zone of the north, makes the growth and production of virtually all agricultural products that can be grown in the tropical and semitropical areas of the world very possible.

Post-COVID-19 recovery: Fix the roof while the sun is shining

Post-COVID-19 recovery: Fix the roof while the sun is shining

By Joel Popoola OTHER countries’ plans for post-COVID-19 recovery involve less reliance on oil. Nigeria must fix the roof while the sun is shining if it wants to survive the next storm. Around the world, national governments are turning their attentions to post-COVID-19 economic recovery – and this could mean more bad news for Nigeria. […]

Understanding the next generation of Nigeria’s leaders

Understanding the next generation of Nigeria’s leaders

By Simon Abah EARLY experiences in life shape a person’s worldview. Human beings are unique and complex and members of a particular generation are defined by their common values and mutual experiences. I grew up at a time when the only television station, NTA, started transmission at 4.00p.m. I still remember the shades’ of the […]

Jobs Creation: How the US-China feud can help Nigeria and Africa grow

Jobs Creation: How the US-China feud can help Nigeria and Africa grow

By Debo Onifade Though Mexico and Canada will continue to be the top two trading partners of the United States for many years, the rising US-China feud over trade and corona virus can certainly help grow jobs in Nigeria and other African countries if African politicians brace up to rival China. US president Donald Trump […]