ALITFEST21 Panel – Creatives and the AfCFTA
This panel was organised as part of the 2021 Abuja Literary and Arts Festival. Panellists – Francis Anatogu, Tese Uhomoibhi, Tola Onayemi and Onyinye Chikwendu Ikechebelu Moderator – Teniola Tayo …
Rebuilding local economies can help defeat Boko Haram — ISS Africa
The devastation caused by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin is not limited to deaths and displacements. It includes severe disruptions to economic activities. And it’s not just the violent extremists who are making it difficult for communities to sustain their livelihoods — but …
Nigeria’s north needs jobs, not oil
It’s all good for the beginning of the year, but these aren’t so much “goals” as they are lifestyle changes that I’m wanting to make for the long haul. So, with that in mind, this is kind of a letter to myself that I can …
Nigeria needs a new industrial strategy
Seven years after the Nigerian Industrial Revolution Plan, the goal of making Nigeria the preferred manufacturing hub in West Africa has not produced tangible benefits for the country. Inequality, poverty and unemployment rates remain high and in some regions insecurity has worsened. But if a …
Maiduguri’s economic revival could be a lifeline for Lake Chad Basin
Relative peace provides a chance to boost production and trade, and help prevent communities being recruited by Boko Haram. Maiduguri, Nigeria’s Borno State capital, has always played a key part in the Lake Chad Basin’s economy. For years the city was also a Boko Haram …
Nigeria needs to find its place in Africa
It is time to retire the ‘giant’ narrative and adopt a more collaborative approach to African affairs. Nigeria’s assumption of a leadership role in Africa has mainly been driven by the size of its population and, more recently, its economy. This aggrandisement informed the part …
Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis unites the north and south
A holistic strategy is needed to decelerate the growth of the kidnapping economy in the country. Schools in north-western Nigeria recently reopened after a months-long shutdown by state governments due to increasing kidnappings. Between December 2020 and March 2021, there were at least five student-related …
Analysis: Why effective handling of Boko Haram deserters matters
Researcher, Teniola Tayo speaks on the effective handling of Boko Haram deserters matters …
Economics alone isn’t holding back West Africa’s Eco
The Eco — the proposed single currency for members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) — was scheduled to launch this year. In September, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara indicated that this may be pushed back three to five years because of COVID-19. …
BBC Interview – EndSARS Protest in Nigeria
A brief interview with the BBC World News on the implications of the EndSARS protests in Nigeria. …
