December 22/January 23 Archives

What Does Chatham House Have to Do With Us? Why Nigerian Politicians Continue to Speak at Chatham House

Afoma DikeJanuary 30, 2023

Where children stand in policy is reflective of a government’s priorities even to the adult citizens who legitimize their power. Introducing civic education was the right step towards creating political awareness among children, has it accomplished its goal?

December 22/January 23NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023Nigeria Decides 2023: Essaysvol7-no1

Who is the Governor of Osun State? The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has annulled the 16 July Polls

Hillary EssienJanuary 29, 2023

The majority judgement, read by Justice Tertse Kume, said Oyetola scored the majority lawful votes of 314,931 against Adeleke’s 290,266.

December 22/January 23NewsNigeria

‘I Fell in Love with Books Before I Could Even Read’ Priya Hein's First Draft

Priya HeinJanuary 27, 2023

Mauritian novelist, Priya Hein, hopes readers discover unknown aspects of Mauritius through her debut novel, Riambel.

December 22/January 23First DraftInternational Women's Day - First DraftInterviewsMauritius

Post-COP27, Africa Must Forge Its Own Path An Interview with Energy Researcher, Habiba Daggash

Elizabeth AbatiJanuary 26, 2023

Habiba Daggash argues that climate change is a threat multiplier which could disrupt all sectors of the African economy. Consequently, she says, ‘it is essential for all economic planning to consider climate change impacts so development strategies and infrastructure investment can be designed to be resilient to both climate impacts and socioeconomic consequences of climate action.’

AfricaDecember 22/January 23InterviewsSpecial Focus: COP27vol7-no1

Leading the Leaders of Tomorrow Is Nigeria Committed to Securing a Future for Its Children?

Victoria OladipoJanuary 25, 2023

Where children stand in policy is reflective of a government’s priorities even to the adult citizens who legitimize their power. Introducing civic education was the right step towards creating political awareness among children, has it accomplished its goal?

December 22/January 23Nigeria

A COP of Unmet Expectations The Disappointment of COP27

Oluwaseun OguntuaseJanuary 24, 2023

Like all international climate summits, COP27 began with high hopes but will be remembered as the COP of unmet expectations. So, what’s next for the international climate community?

December 22/January 23Nigeriavol7-no1

The God(win) of Small Things The Challenge in Finding an Apolitical Central Banker in a Partisan Landscape

Afolabi AdekaiyaojaJanuary 23, 2023

Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele has been in the news, facing challenges occasioned by his partisanship and involvement in politics. The overlying challenge moving forward is not only finding a less political replacement, but also salvaging the independence of the central bank in an overtly political landscape.

December 22/January 23NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023: Essaysvol7-no1