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Nigerian Women In Governance: Challenges/Solutions
April 19, 2022
It’s International Women’s Day and it is a day worthy of reflecting on the place of women in governance in Nigeria. Over the past few decades, so much has been said about getting women to walk on the same footing as men in leadership spaces, yet the goal is barely achieved. So much funding … Continue reading Nigerian Women In Governance: Challenges/Solutions
By adedoyin
Throwback Thursday: Nigeria VS Zambia (2010 AFCON Quarterfinals)
April 19, 2022
Without a doubt, Nigerians are one of the most passionate football fans on earth and would go the extra mile to show their support for the country’s national football teams when the occasion calls for it. After narrowly qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Late Shuaibu Amodu led Super Eagles squad would … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Nigeria VS Zambia (2010 AFCON Quarterfinals)
By ugo-chinedu
Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
As usual, it has been an eventful week o social media. Social media, especially Twitter, is like the cultural Igbo village square where all issues concerning society are discussed without taking any prisoners. The social media space has no place for preferential treatment. You up on the trend list because you are being praised for … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
Insecurity: The Hypocrisy of the Nigerian State
April 19, 2022
It is handy to remember that it’s unwise to quench a fire caused by an electric spark with a mere pour of water. That is a route to disaster! Currently, Nigeria finds itself in a situation needing to recall this supposedly common emergency guideline. From indications, an implosion is imminent in this great nation called … Continue reading Insecurity: The Hypocrisy of the Nigerian State
Analysis: The Struggle To Install Lekki Toll Gate As A Memorial
April 19, 2022
Whether the powers that be liked it or not the Lekki toll gate has become a memento for remembering all of the victims of police brutality nationwide as well as the massacre at the toll gate on 20th October 2020. Read more about Politics In a renewed protest on 13th February, some protesters moved … Continue reading Analysis: The Struggle To Install Lekki Toll Gate As A Memorial
By adedoyin
Did You Know? This Nigerian Is A Deputy Director-General Of The WTO
April 19, 2022
The WTO operates a four Deputy Director-General style of governance and Benue State-born Yonov Frederick Agah is currently one of the four Deputy Directors-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). He has been in this position since the 1st of October 2013 and was reappointed to another four-year term on the 1st of October 2017. … Continue reading Did You Know? This Nigerian Is A Deputy Director-General Of The WTO
What Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment As WTO DG Could Mean For Nigeria
April 19, 2022
On Monday, February 15, 2021, the World Trade Organization confirmed Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as its new Director-General. This followed the withdrawal of her last remaining rival for the role, South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee, earlier this month. Dr Okonjo Iweala is expected to resume as DG of the global trade body on March 1. Read … Continue reading What Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment As WTO DG Could Mean For Nigeria
Lagos Set To Host Super Eagles Again After 20 Years
April 19, 2022
After 20 years of not hosting any competitive game involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Africa’s commercial hub, Lagos State, is set to host the three-time African champions once again on March 30, 2021, when they confront Lesotho in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match. Read more about Sports The game which … Continue reading Lagos Set To Host Super Eagles Again After 20 Years
By ugo-chinedu
How The Binance P2P Cryptocurrency Exchange Works
April 19, 2022
Early in February, the CBN directed all banks in Nigeria to stop processing cryptocurrency-related transactions and to close accounts belonging to individuals or institutions involved in buying and selling cryptos. At the time, most people affected were uncertain about whether they could carry on with trading digital currency. The CBN’s action had effectively severed … Continue reading How The Binance P2P Cryptocurrency Exchange Works
Lateef Jakande: A Pioneer
April 19, 2022
By now, you would probably have heard that Mr Lateef Jakande is dead but chances are that you may or may never have heard of the man before. If you have, it is probably because you were around when he was relevant or you are a bit more informed than most. In that case, … Continue reading Lateef Jakande: A Pioneer
By david-okwara
Top 10 Most Popular Car Models In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
That Nigerians like cars is nothing outside normal. The love for cars is attached to both socio-cultural and economic factors. More than a mere status symbol, cars have become a necessity if you will be more productive especially in metropolitan areas such as Lagos. Read more about Automobile That said, some car brands and models … Continue reading Top 10 Most Popular Car Models In Nigeria
By david-okwara
Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Nigeria’s men and women national basketball teams knew their opponents in the group stages of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. While the D’Tigress made the headlines, having drawn the United States, France, and Japan in Group B, the D’Tigers were drawn alongside the Australian basketball national team (Group B also). … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
By ugo-chinedu
Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Separation Of Powers – Judiciary, Legislature, Executive Arms (3)
April 19, 2022
Following the previous publications –Part 1 and Part 2– we’ll also be highlighting some lessons from the US Democracy. At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, John James who was one of the founding fathers of America capitulated and helped to develop a plan to divide the federal government into three branches—legislature, executive and judiciary—each … Continue reading Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Separation Of Powers – Judiciary, Legislature, Executive Arms (3)
By adedoyin
President Biden Appoints A Nigerian To Lead The USTDA
April 19, 2022
Nigerian-born Enoh Titilayo Ebong has been appointed by America’s president, Joe Biden, to lead the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). This information was made public via a public statement on the website of the USTDA. The statement revealed that the Nigerian who was appointed by the 46th President of the US on Tuesday, … Continue reading President Biden Appoints A Nigerian To Lead The USTDA
By ugo-chinedu
Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Preamble (1)
April 19, 2022
For all its failings, American democracy is the most popular and most concise in the world. While many other citizens of the world wonder how the U.S was able to pull off a smooth transition despite the challenges they had after the November 3 elections, it is not so far-fetched that the combination of … Continue reading Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Preamble (1)
By adedoyin
