The continent has the highest growth rate in the world, with Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya standing out as digital hubs. However, Africa is experiencing a mix of progress, such as progress in the tech startup ecosystem, and developmental challenges, as depicted in all global development indices. Africa is still an ongoing project in…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, says he will complete all projects initiated by his administration before the end of his tenure. The governor gave the assurance on Friday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of township roads in Rigasa ward, Igabi LGA of the state. Addressing the people in Hausa language during the…
In this second part of our in-depth conversation with Dr. Joel, we examine the fate of Africans in Europe and the deeper forces driving irregular migration. Dr. Joel explains how Africans — even after gaining citizenship — are often treated as second-class citizens in conservative European societies, and why language, politics, and entrenched discrimination continue…
Nigeria’s political map is shifting fast. In this episode, Rimamnde Shawulu speaks with Dr. Joel (political scientist, Portugal-based) on the PDP’s mass defections, the ADC coalition’s rise, and the ruling APC’s 2027 calculus—asking a tough question: Is Nigeria practicing real democracy, or only a “contextual” version built on elite bargains, ethnicity and incumbency? We unpack…
By Shuaibu Usman Leman There was a time in Nigeria’s recent history when foreign travel by public office holders was undertaken with clear purpose, strategic intent, and a deep sense of responsibility. Trips by presidents, governors, and legislators were not excuses for personal leisure or convenient escapes from governance. Instead, they were driven by national…
The United Kingdom (UK) has eased its travel advisory for Kaduna state, upgrading its status from “Red” to “Amber” and allowing British citizens to travel more freely to the state. Development Director at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Cynthia Rowe, announced this on Wednesday during the signing of a new development partnership…
