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

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Economic development in Nigeria

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

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

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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

Reducing the cost of building houses: A vital step towards solving the housing crisis

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housing shortage and cost crisis

The housing shortage and cost crisis has become an increasingly pressing issue, leaving many individuals, particularly the younger generation, unable to fulfil their dreams of homeownership. While building more houses is undoubtedly necessary, it alone cannot effectively address the root causes of the problem. To truly tackle the crisis, a shift in policy focus is … Read more

How to police AI models for transparency and accountability

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How to police AI models for transparency and accountability

Artificial Intelligence (AI) models such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in generating natural language texts, images, and other forms of content. These models are based on large-scale neural networks that are trained on massive amounts of data, often collected from the internet or other sources. While these models can offer many … Read more