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Introducing YourVoice.NG | Nigeria’s public opinion poll

The Blogger — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:19:13 +0000

Nigeria is a nation of diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. Yet too often, the everyday opinions of citizens are not fully heard when important decisions are made. The YourVoice.NG platform exists to change that. It provides a space where Nigerians from all walks of life can share their views on the issues that shape the ... Read more

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There is no such thing as “Black Culture”

The Blogger — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:20:49 +0000

Someone got angry with me when I suggested on X (the social media platform formally known as Twitter) that there was no such thing as Black Culture after reading about the “Black on the Square” (I hope we never see this event again) event in London. I was essentially accused of saying that black people had ... Read more

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The Imperative of Think Tanks: Fostering Collaborative Problem-Solving for Nigeria’s Development

The Blogger — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:37:56 +0000

This article delves into the critical role of think tanks in addressing the developmental challenges faced by Nigeria. Specifically, it highlights the significance of an organisation like the Institute for Economic Growth and Prosperity (IEGP), which brings together professionals from various sectors to collaboratively work with the government in problem-solving and policy formulation. By fostering ... Read more

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Arikana Chihombori-Quao: Why is Africa turning away from the United States?

The Blogger — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 06:31:33 +0000

Officials in the United States look upon Africans as people “in need of help” or people who “need to be told what to do”, and this is destroying relations between Africa and Washington, according to the former African Union representative to the US, Arikana Chihombori-Quao. “The US needs to call a timeout and treat Africans ... Read more

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Jeffrey Sachs’ speech at the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit #UNFSS2021

The Blogger — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:19:54 +0000

Watch full Speech video: Jeffrey Sachs’ speech at the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit #UNFSS2021 What is the Food Systems Summit? In 2021, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a Food Systems Summit as part of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The Summit will launch bold new actions ... Read more

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Developing countries and the climate change agenda

The Blogger — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:35:49 +0000

There are several arguments that could be made for why developing countries should not immediately stop extracting and using their natural energy resources, even if doing so would align with the climate change policies of developed countries. Here are a few: Economic Development: Developing countries often rely heavily on their natural energy resources to power ... Read more

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African countries should develop their own system of governance

The Blogger — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:59:34 +0000

The Western system of governance has long been considered the gold standard for democratic rule. However, as many African countries have adopted this model, it has become increasingly clear that it is not working for them. This is due to a number of factors, including cultural differences, historical context, and economic realities. In order for ... Read more

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Time to stop singing for Africa

The Blogger — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:10:54 +0000

Africa, the second largest and second most populous continent in the world, has a rich history and culture that has been celebrated and documented through music, art, and storytelling. Despite this, Africa has often been portrayed as a homogeneous entity and the narratives that define the continent are often created and perpetuated by those outside ... Read more

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A post-Brexit relationship between the UK and Africa

The Blogger — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:57:07 +0000

The relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and Africa has long been one centered on aid and charity support, with the UK providing financial assistance to African nations in the form of foreign aid. While this aid has helped to alleviate some of the immediate consequences of poverty, it has done little to address the ... Read more

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There are 54 countries in Africa

The Blogger — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:13:52 +0000

There are 54 countries in Africa today, according to the United Nations. That’s 54 different cultures, languages, peoples, heritage, history, etc. Treating all African countries as the same is unhelpful because it fails to acknowledge the vast cultural, political, and economic differences that exist between them. Africa is a continent with a diverse range of ... Read more

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