My thought or two
The current situation between Israel and Palestine has once again highlighted the need for our community leaders (in politics, business, sports, entertainment, and faith) to work towards bringing people together. As the world becomes more interconnected and diverse, we face the challenge of living peacefully and respectfully with people who have different beliefs, values, and … Read more
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
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
Politics has always been a dirty game, but in recent years, the lack of honesty and integrity among politicians has reached new heights. The result is that democracy itself is under threat. The people who were elected to serve the public good now care more about lining their own pockets than about the well-being of … Read more
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 AntoĢnio 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
BRICS is an acronym that stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. These five countries, comprising about 42% of the world’s population, formed an alliance in 2009 (expansion of BRIC, formed in 2006) to promote cooperation and collaboration among their economies. Over the years, the alliance has expanded to include a wide range … Read more