How Corruption Affects Development Across Africa

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By Simbiat Amzat​

Corruption continues to undermine development across many African countries, stalling progress and limiting opportunities for millions of people. Despite the continent’s vast human and natural resources, the mismanagement and diversion of public funds weaken institutions, disrupt public services, and erode trust in governance. To understand how corruption affects development, we must reflect on the ways it shapes everyday life, deepens inequality, and prevents communities from reaching their full potential.

Equal Opportunities

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By Olayinka Precious 

Growing up in Kano, Aisha always knew the world was not fair. She watched her mother, a skilled tailor, sew intricate designs late into the night, only to earn barely enough to feed the family. Yet men with half her talent made more money.

Break the Mold

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By Simbiat Amzat

Luck shone on Olufunke when she got an employment offer from a top construction company in Abuja right after completing her service year. She was determined to make a lasting impression and stay out of any trouble that came her way.

Power to the People

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By Adetayo Adetokun

Africa's political landscape is a canvas painted with a troubling array of hues – stolen mandates, rigged elections, embezzlement of public funds, waves of protests, and a disregard for human rights. Within this complex portrait, power often eclipses the needs of the very people it should serve. This blog embarks on a comprehensive exploration of Africa's intricate political challenges, peeling back the layers of deceit and injustice that have seeped into the continent's governance. The reverberations of these fraudulent practices are profound, eroding trust in institutions and perpetuating cycles of instability.

Letter to President Buhari (II)

(To get acquainted with the first part of this piece, click here)

President Muhammadu Buhari in his office.

Dear Mr. President, the first part of my advice may have packed quite a punch but I hope you can look beyond that and see the issues raised within. I am calling this part of the advice the second phase. This requires that you meet with technocrats and stellar business minds to see what can be done to make this a reality. They are not less important than the first phase. If anything, they are equally important.

The Middle East Is Not Our Concern!

Israel Versus Palentine
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The long-standing feud between Israel and Palestine has been raising feathers in some Nigerian quarters. This fight has been going on for years and years on end: Israel takes Palestinian lands, Palestine attacks Israel, Israel carries out reprisal attacks, vice versa…and the circle of violence continues! Anyone who has been following the news knows that these two people are bitter enemies, something that probably dates back to their shared history and possibly, ancestry. So, it was no surprise that when three Israeli teenagers were killed by Palestinian forces, Israel sprang into action and retaliated (and are still retaliating).