How Used Goods Became an African Economic Lifeline
Recycling, Innovation, and Survival From European castoffs to Africa’s marketplace lifeline, the secondhand trade has grown into one of the continent’s most dynamic industries. Dr. Adeshina Lukeman explains its economic weight, the pressures of global imports, and the future of reuse in Nigeria’s challenging economy. Q: How has the trade in secondhand goods […]
U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions Over Religious Freedom Violations in Nigeria
The United States Government has announced a new policy imposing visa restrictions on individuals implicated in religious freedom violations in Nigeria and other affected countries. This development follows rising concerns over mass killings and targeted violence against Christian communities by radical Islamic terrorists, Fulani ethnic militias, and other violent groups. According to the U.S. State […]
The Northernization Policy: Origins, Politics, and Power Dynamics in Pre-Independence Nigeria(PART 3)
Kaduna: The Epicentre of Northern Nigeria’s Industrial and Political Transformation (1958–1966) From Lugard’s early vision to Ahmadu Bello’s Northernization agenda, Kaduna transformed into the beating heart of Northern Nigeria—an industrial hub, a political headquarters, and a melting pot of cultures whose influence shaped the region for decades. By Paul Nkom Yashim Adapted from his academic […]
UK Climate Tech Investment Surges as SyndicateRoom’s SEIS Fund Exceeds Targets
SyndicateRoom, one of the United Kingdom’s leading venture capital investment platforms, has announced that its Climate Tech SEIS Fund—managed in partnership with Carbon13—has exceeded its initial investment targets. The development comes at a time when investor appetite for sustainable, tax-efficient opportunities is reaching unprecedented levels. According to recent industry data, investment in UK climate tech […]
The Northernization Policy: Origins, Politics, and Power Dynamics in Pre-Independence Nigeria (part2)
Paul Nkom Yashim Implementation of the Northernization Policy (1954–1966) How the Policy Took Shape (1954–1958) The Northernization Policy, announced in 1954 and fully enforced by 1958, was designed to give Northerners priority in government employment. Its central rule was unmistakably clear: If a qualified Northerner is available, he must be given the job. If none […]
Cameroon Opposition Leader Ekane Dies Amid Detention, Raising Concerns Over Political Repression
Yaoundé, Cameroon – Ekane, a prominent opposition figure and long-time critic of President Paul Biya, has died while in military custody, sparking renewed attention on political repression and human rights conditions in Cameroon. The politician, who was arrested on October 24 in Douala alongside other members of his party, MANIDEM, had been transferred to the […]
IGAD, AfDB Launch BE-Prosper Project to Boost Blue Economy in Horn of Africa
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has unveiled a landmark initiative aimed at accelerating coordinated blue economy development across the Horn of Africa. The Building Blue Economy Resilience and Prosperity in IGAD & the Horn of Africa (BE-Prosper) project was officially launched during a three-day forum […]
U.S. and U.K. Reach Agreement in Principle on Pharmaceutical Pricing Under New Economic Prosperity Deal
The United States and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement in principle on pharmaceutical pricing, a development officials say will correct long-standing cost imbalances and strengthen bilateral cooperation in life-sciences investment. The announcement was made jointly by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and the Department of […]
Dangote Refinery Set to Transform Nigeria’s Fuel Landscape With Massive December PMS Supply Rollout
Nigeria is poised for a major shift in its energy stability as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery confirms it will begin daily supply of 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian market starting December 1—a milestone that could redefine the nation’s fuel economy and significantly reduce dependence on imports. In a formal […]
The Northernization Policy: Origins, Politics, and Power Dynamics in Pre-Independence Nigeria
PART ONE — Foundations of the Northernization Policy in Kaduna Colonial Legacy, Regional Politics, and the Making of a Divided Structure By Paul Nkom Yashim Introduction Before independence, the colonial administration placed little priority on developing Northern Nigeria. But with self-rule, the region’s indigenous leadership — particularly under Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto […]
