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 …
An African agenda at the World Trade Organization
Strong leadership from African countries, and not an African head, is key to protecting the continent’s trade interests. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala takes office as World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General today, on 1 March. As the first female and first African in this position, she joins …
Soldiers for rent in the Boko Haram crisis
A Nigerian governor’s call for mercenaries to support the counter-insurgency revives questions about a controversial practice. Following Boko Haram’s brutal attack on dozens of farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State last November, the state governor called on federal authorities to enlist mercenaries to counter the terror …
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. …
Gambia under Barrow: A Case of Déjà vu?
Part of the problem with social networking platforms is that we don’t just use them for communicating – they also promote a particular way of being connected to and supportive of those around us. These interactions are channeled through the platform to create data. …
On Thandika
Even casual observers know that digital photography has taken the world by storm and is now the standard by which almost all professional photographers capture images. The advantages of digital photography over film are staggering. Gone are the days of paying for expensive film cameras, …
Africa as the World’s Problem Child
Professional photographers work in different fields, including wedding and portrait photography, photojournalism, medical, scientific and industrial photography, fashion and advertising photography. They work in studios or on location, and may be employees or freelance photographers. …
Herdsmen-Farmer Crisis – What is the real story?
What is the real story? According to research by Johns Hopkins University, from February 1992 to February 2016, over 5200 lives have been lost due to clashes between farmers and pastoralists in 24 states across Nigeria. On the other hand, according to Dr. Garus Gololo …
