Research by Harvard Highlights Income Loss and Structural Challenges for Afrobeats
………Africa Must Act Now Afrobeats has become one of the world’s most influential musical forces. Nigerian artists sell out global arenas, dominate streaming charts, and shape global pop culture. Yet beneath the success lies a fundamental problem: Africa captures only a small fraction of the wealth generated by the Afrobeats boom. Emerging research—including a new […]
The Northernization Policy: Origins, Politics, and Power Dynamics in Pre-Independence Nigeria(PART 4))
Growing Tensions Between Northerners and Southerners The implementation of the Northernization Policy had immediate and profound social repercussions in Kaduna, the Northern administrative capital. The systematic dismissal of Southern civil servants, who had historically dominated key sectors of the public service, created widespread resentment. Southern communities perceived the policy as discriminatory, generating a sense of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hidden Cost of Excluding Women from Africa’s Digital Economy
Just five years remain before the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development deadline, which the world set to make equality a reality for all. Yet global poverty retains a female face. Countries worldwide have ratified conventions and declarations promising inclusion, but ten percent of women still live in extreme poverty, a number that has barely […]
Nigerian Women March in Abuja to Back Reserved Seats, Independent Candidacy Bills
Hundreds of women from across Nigeria converged in Abuja on Monday in a mass march to demand the passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and the Independent Candidacy Bill currently under consideration at the National Assembly. The women, drawn from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, began their procession at the […]
A Case for Eldercare in Nigeria
Eldercare in Nigeria is rapidly becoming a matter of national urgency. Traditionally, elderly Nigerians have relied on family members for support, often rotating among children or relatives who provided care and companionship. However, societal and economic changes are eroding this support system, raising questions about Nigeria’s readiness to address the needs of its ageing population. […]
Ending Ritual Killings in Nigeria: The Role of Traditional Rulers and Religious Leaders
The increasing cases of ritual killings, particularly targeting young girls in Nigeria, have become a national concern. To effectively combat this menace, traditional rulers across the country must take decisive action, following the exemplary leadership of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. In a commendable […]
“Packed Like Sardines: A Challenging Trip Across Niger and Kwara”
I had to travel from Bida, Niger State, to Ilorin. Initially, I thought the distance wasn’t much, so rather than leave as early as 6 or 7 a.m., I decided to leave around 9 a.m. When I got to the popular park I know, there were no vehicles ready. Then, a metallic-colored two-door car passed […]
