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Deescalating military tension in Niger Republic

According to an African proverb, “Do not beat the drums of war unless you are ready to fight.” In recent times, the West African region has been gripp

Tinubu, Nigeria and the fuel subsidy albatross

By Temitope Ajayi The removal of fuel subsidy and the convergence of the foreign exchange markets, the two major policy objectives President Bola Tinu

Eroding trust in the global legal system

Justice is a fundamental pillar of any functioning society, ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and that citizens can trust in the fairness and

Caution Nigeria, caution ECOWAS

The military coup in Niger has provoked a muscular response from President Tinubu and from ECOWAS. However, a military intervention in…

Challenges of research in Africa: Need to develop required manpower, invest in R&D

A prominent distinguishing feature between the developed and developing or underdeveloped countries could be their attitude towards research. While mo