Author: Lateef Modati | madotiayomi@gmail.com 1.0 Introduction Pollution in the maritime environment poses threats to its continued existence and health of aquatic life. The maritime environment provides vast opportunities to many Nigerian citizens as well as other residents which ultimately promotes the Nigerian economy. Beyond aquatic life being directly affected by pollution, the healthy status […]
Fostering Inclusive Growth During Challenging Times in Kenya’s Economy
Author: Bernard Isaiah Balancing the short-term challenges of macroeconomic stability with policies focused on achieving long-term, inclusive growth is crucial for Kenya. Inclusive growth, characterized by widespread increases in earnings, benefits the overall economy and improves individual well-being. High disposable income translates into higher domestic demand for private sector output, resulting in more jobs, opportunities […]
Prospects of Government Effectiveness For Economic Sustainability in Africa
Author: James Ndukwe | Jamesndukwe99@gmail.com Governance is a complex topic that affects politics, economy, and institutions. The indicators with the most significant economic implications include corruption (abuse of public office for private gain), government effectiveness (quality of public policies and services), regulatory quality (ability of the government to formulate and implement business-friendly policies and regulations), […]
Malaria Kills a Child Every 60 Seconds:
You can only begin to imagine how African mothers would jump for joy if they heard about a vaccine that can cure the dreaded malaria. That was exactly the case in October 2021. The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced RTS, S as a Malaria vaccine recommended for broad use. It was historic!
Lessons for Nigeria from Morocco’s Thriving Automobile Industry
By: Asomba Michael Chukuwbuikem | asomba505@gmail.com There is a lot Nigeria can learn from Morocco’s thriving automobile industry, which has emerged as a dynamic player in the global automobile sector, experiencing significant growth and transformation in recent years. With a strategic location bridging Europe and Africa, a skilled workforce, and a supportive government, the country’s […]
The case against the criminalization of suicidal attempts in Nigeria
Photo credit: The Conversation Author: Nwazue Israel Chihurumnanya The history of suicide criminalization is as old as time. Well, not as time but as old as the mid-13th century, when the English common law advocated cultural and religious punishments for suicide. As colonialism spread, this legislation was incorporated into the common laws of the English […]
What does a widening inequality gap in South Africa mean for the Nation?
Photo credit: BBC News Pigin Author: Chiahanam Nwobodo The legendary icon Nelson Mandela delivered his inauguration speech in front of the Union buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, following his election as president in 1994. Throughout his speech, Nelson Mandela outlined his vision for a South Africa in which all people are treated with respect and […]
The hostility towards Africans by Africans: Why is it tougher for Africans to travel around Africa?
One would think that the brutality suffered by Africans during the colonial era will make its inhabitants more united, unfortunately, the reverse is the reality, we are more divided than we had been in the past. For so long, the color of one’s skin and the texture of one’s hair have been a subject […]
Albinism in Africa: Being Black in a White Skin
In recent years, there has been a growing movement that seeks to amplify the voices of individuals with albinism. The United Nations has recognized this cause, designating June 13 as International Albinism Awareness Day to shed light on the rights of persons with albinism. However, in certain African countries, those with albinism not only endure […]
Young people are exaggerating their resumes and Recruiters seem pleased with it.
Sourced from: Forage Most young people will be offended by this article, but as a young person myself, I felt compelled to let the cat out of the bag. Exaggerated resumes are the latest trend in today’s job market, and they go beyond the memes you see on the internet. As I like to refer […]