March 14, 2025
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Politics

COVID-19 and the Politics of Vulnerability

While the Coronavirus pandemic remains a global challenge, there are certain groups that are particularly vulnerable to both the disease and its secondary social impact. Internally displaced persons are one such group, owing to their cramped living conditions, inadequate nutrition, poor health and sanitary practices, as well as the scarcity of reliable information about them

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A Citizen-Centric Review of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s First Year in Office

As Nigeria marks one year under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a wave of optimism and discontent washes over the country. Tinubu’s administration has implemented sweeping changes across various sectors that have been heavily criticised as citizens navigate the immediate economic hardships and weigh them against the potential for long-term gains. To commemorate

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The 70 Most Influential Women Behind the State

In an effort to honor Nigeria’s impactful female leaders and their pivotal contributions to the nation’s advancement, RED Africa, a premier governance communication firm, is thrilled to announce the launch of the “Women Behind The State (WBTS)” list, in collaboration with Ubuntu Tribe, a pioneer in the financial tech sector of tokenized real-world assets, starting

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Economy

Davos Dialogues: Africa’s Path to Economic Renaissance

The 54th World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland from the 15th to the 19th of January, 2024. Themed, Rebuilding Trust, the annual event featured over 200 sessions that shape the trajectory of the world’s economic landscape. Amidst the diverse narratives throughout the 5-day event, one that resonated particularly strongly was the future of

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AI and Democracy: Navigating Nigeria’s Future

In a world grappling with the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigeria is positioning itself to become a global AI leader. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, emphasised the government’s commitment to AI during the Zenith Bank Tech Fair in Lagos, marking a pivotal shift in prioritising this transformative technology. AI’s

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Economy

Economic Renaissance and Soft Power Synergy: Nurturing Nigeria’s Global Influence through Creative Economy

As the world moves towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future, Nigeria is leaving behind its oil dependency to explore alternative energy sources. This shift promises an exciting chapter in Nigeria’s economic rejuvenation. In September, we embarked on a journey to explore new avenues for Nigeria’s economic renewal. Our first stop was the Ministry of Marine

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100 Most Influential Powers Behind the State

We are thrilled to introduce BTS100, a groundbreaking publication that celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of young leaders who have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s governance landscape. In its inaugural edition, BTS100 list spotlights individuals from various sectors, including legislators, executives, consiglieres, the judiciary, and active citizens, who have significantly influenced Nigeria’s governance over the

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Economy

Economic Renaissance: Building a Future on the Foundations of New Frontiers

When situated at the Earth’s midpoint, one can observe the rapidly evolving nature of the world. Through the combined efforts of both private and public sectors, human society is undergoing swift transformations, transitioning from a fossil fuel-dependent economy to an environmentally conscious one, replacing physical transactions with digital payments, and placing greater importance on ESG

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Africa: Preventing a coup frenzy

On Wednesday, July 26, 2022, news broke of a coup in Niger, the Presidential guard led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani had ousted the country’s 10th president, Mohamed Bazoum. The usual condemnations flew in as many Nigeriens jubilated on the street. The Africa Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) reiterated their

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Economy

Ministers Could be Forced to Make NHS Workforce Plans Public

Ahen an unknown printer took a galley of type and their scrambled imaketype specimen book has follorrvived not only fiver centuriewhen an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.

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