Opinion

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On the controversy in Kano and the planned public debate

Hausa-speaking Muslims are looking forward to a debate coming up in Kano later this month. This “debate” appears to be the latest iteration of the his

IGP: Another unnecessary tenure extension

Section 18(8) of the Police Act compels the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to retire after 35 years of service or the attainment of the age of 60,

Female Genital Mutilation: A crisis within a crisis

“It prevents sexual promiscuity,” the first woman said. The second said: “It is a rite of passage; it prepares our girls for marriage. Yet another, th

Informal economy: Is it a problem, a solution, or both?

The expression “informal economy” encompasses a huge diversity of situations and phenomena in the country. However, working in the informal economy is

Of food computers and food fraud

The Food Computer MIT OpenAg Initive’s “Food Computer” uses robotic systems to control and monitor climate, energy, and plant growth inside of a speci