development

Governor's Forum

August 19, 2018

Nigeria Governors’ Forum is a threat to the overall development of Nigeria

One group that has assumed undue prominence in Nigeria due to persistent media coverage is the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The forum comprising the thirty-six governors has consistently worked against the overall development of the country despite displaying a different posture. The NGF which is expected to be a conclave of thinkers that should proffer solution to the... Read More

development, NGF, nigeria

October 17, 2017

Opinion: How Akeredolu can leverage air transport for Ondo state’s development

by Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye In the history of mankind, war has brought more destruction than development but such could not be said of the aviation industry. By the end of World War II, there was more improvement to the aviation sector of the world economy. Many Countries and capitals had built their own airports. Civil... Read More

akeredolu, aviation industry, development, nigeria, Ondo State

October 15, 2017

Simon Kolawole: Teach me to fish, please

by Simon Kolawole Two weeks ago, or a little more than that, I was at the midweek service in my church when the testimony of a member was read from the pulpit. The budding entrepreneur said something like: since he won a $10,000 grant from the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), his story had changed.... Read More

development, entrepreneurship, Nigerian Youth, opinion, simon kolawole

October 2, 2017

Opinion: The wonders of the Nigerian Sukuk

by Tobi Sonubi The Month of September saw Nigeria float a seven-year bond based on the Islamic principles of “no riba” and ours is’ in the form of a ₦100 billion Sukuk. The Sukuk is a bond issued basically as a long term loan product and with intention of facilitating specific projects which are solely... Read More

development, economy, Nigerian sukuk, opinion, Unity

September 18, 2017

2017 UN General Assembly: What roles will the Governors and Ministers play?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Three state Governors and the cabinet Ministers are with President Buhari in New York for the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. Governors Abdulaziz Yari, Rotimi Akeredolu and Dave Umahi of Zamfara, Ondo and Ebonyi were chosen to go with the President to his first and only international event... Read More

Story of the day

development, nigeria, peace, Politics, UN General Assembly

September 16, 2017

Opinion: Nigerians and our penchant for self-sabotage

by Paul Olarewaju A psychological conflict resulting from simultaneously held contradictory beliefs and attitudes is something every human being experiences, irrespective of their nationality or race. This implies that humans have the tendency of acting contrary to what they know is right due to various reasons. Usually, when we act or behave contrary to... Read More

#PickThatTrash, development, Governance, mindset, nigeria, opinion

Opinion: Flooding in Nigeria, a danger foretold!

by Jide Ojo The rains are here and in torrents, we are indeed at the peak period of the season. There is now widespread flooding across many states. This newspaper on Monday, July 24, 2017, published pictures of flooding in states like Rivers, Delta, Lagos, and Ogun. In Niger State, about 25 persons were reported... Read More

development, Lekki floods, nigeria, opinion, Preemptive efforts, Rainy Season

Opinion: The green wall of Africa

by James Inedu George Dear Mr President, It’s me again. The travelling architect and dreamer. I have not slept in a while, so I haven’t dreamt too. Staying awake is overrated, it makes you think of things that are in a way, sad. One of which is the proposed Green Wall of Africa Our... Read More

agriculture, development, Green wall of Africa, opinion, technology, Tree planting

Tunde Leye: Africa will not entrepreneur or tech its way to development

by Tunde Leye Yes. Contrary to what the conferences say and many nice speakers and reports postulate, Africa will not Tech, Entrepreneur or Small Business its way to development and prosperity. This is because all these three things are actually results or if you like they are based on other things. Every single one of... Read More

Africa's development, development, entrepreneurship, opinion, Tunde Leye

Opinion: Basic Education- An absolute necessity for national development

by Seye ken Education is a fundamental empowerment which any nation can give to her citizen. Education improves the standard of living of any society. The sober truth is that a nation can’t develop more than the quality of education obtained by the inhabitants. Education shapes people’s perception, ideology and moral values. Formal education is... Read More

development, education, nigeria, opinion, schools

[The Alausa Blog]: See the nearly completed Ikeja bus terminal (Photos)

This is the nearly completed new Ikeja Bus Terminal, not far from the Computer Village. The progress report was tweeted from the official Lagos State Twitter handle early Monday. Nearing completion… The Ikeja Bus Terminal. Lagos — The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) June 12, 2017 A feat achieved under the implementation of LUTP Phase one... Read More

The Alausa Blog

ambode, development, Ikeja Bus terminal, Lagos Urban transport, transportation

Opinion: Mitigating the effects of urbanisation on nature in Africa’s development

by Femi Tunde Okunlola In 1972 following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden between the 5th to the16th June, serving as the first international conference on environmental issues, the World Environment Day was inaugurated. In its wake, tracking the improvement in the progress of our management of the environment has... Read More

africa, development, nigeria, opinion, World Environment Day

Simon Kolawole: Predators as Nigeria’s ultimate saviours

by Simon Kolawole For decades, I have been holding on tenaciously to the belief that Nigeria would develop someday. I like to be practical, so I come up with all kinds of thoughts on how this would or could be achieved in real life. However, I have seen my hypotheses and postulations disintegrate one after... Read More

Chibok girls, development, history, IBB, nigeria, Obasanjo, opinion, simon kolawole, Yemi Osinbajo

Opinion: The value of toll gates to Nigerians

by David Temitope The Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Julio Caesar constructed and commissioned roads (viae) in 44 BC. The construction of these roads was solely by the Government, and a year later in 45 BC; there were challenges of maintenance and congestion on several roads. The Emperor then decreed that goods transporting... Read More

development, government, nigerians, opinion, Tax, Toll gates

February 1, 2017

Ex-President Jonathan partnered with us, Buhari should too – ex-militants

Former Niger Delta militants have said the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) must carry them along to show their sincerity about the development of the region. They made this call in Port Harcourt on Wednesday when they met with the leadership of the Niger Delta Peace Campaign for Development Network. A... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

development, ex-militant, FG, Niger Delta

January 21, 2017

A map from the past for Africa’s Education systems

by Calvin Ebun-Amu Throughout history, the provision of education has come in many forms. From one-room schools to the open-air academies of Plato, both the young and old across the globe have been gifted with great scholars, priceless manuscripts, and vast amounts of knowledge. It is in this endless search for knowledge that we take... Read More

africa, China, development, economic growth, education, opinion

December 16, 2016

Opinion: Aregbesola is an astute administrator and a source of hope in the face of a bleak Yoruba future

by Abiodun Komolafe A ‘nomics’ has been added to the world of economic policies and Nigerians should appreciate it’s coming from their part of the planet, especially, at a time the world is grappling with the depravity of politics and the captivity of politicians. In a paper presented at a Colloquium to mark his... Read More

Aregbesola, development, economy, opinion, Osun State, Raufnomics

December 7, 2016

#Impact365: ACF provides free medical aid to rural communities in Ebonyi and other Eastern states

Though based in the Eastern region of Nigeria, Abraham’s Children Foundation has spread its goodwill across the rest of Nigeria and is passionate about going beyond. For them, its about promoting peace among communities and providing help after the event of a crisis. In this interview with YNaija’s Impact365, the Executive Director of the NGO,... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

Abraham Children Foundation, aid, community aide, development, Impact365, paramedic, religious crisis, security challenges, tolerance, United Nations

November 24, 2016

Harmony Levin: Memoirs of an amateur African [NEXT]

by Harmony Levin “Africa is beyond bemoaning the past for its problems.The task of undoing the past is on the shoulders of African leaders themselves with the support of those willing to join in a continental renewal” The above opening quote by Africa’s legendary Nelson Mandela remains one of my favourite quotes of all time,... Read More

africa, development, Leadership, NEXT, nigeria

November 18, 2016

Opinion: Supporting Buhari’s war against corruption

by Michael Jegede Corruption as defined separately by World Bank, Transparency International and Danish International Development Agency refers to the misuse of entrusted funds, abuse of power and public office for private gain. Wikipedia describes it as “a form of dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to... Read More

APC, corruption, development, Nigerian Bar Association, PDP, Politics, President Muhammadu Buhari’s, Transparency International

October 28, 2016

Ifeoluwa Adedeji: The vocabulary of a development worldview [NEW VOICES]

by Ifeoluwa Adedeji Rarely is the term “third world” used in popular media and texts today. It is possible that that market is not completely wiped out, but it has reduced significantly in scale and frequency. “Third world peoples.” “Third world problems.” “Third world women.” “The (under)development of the third world.” Anyone not familiar with political... Read More

a, africa, Dependency, development, nigeria, Thirdworld, Western bloc

October 7, 2016

Introducing The Octagon Session on nation building with Joshua Ajitena [DETAILS]

The Octagon Session, a platform hosting strategic conversations for national development and innovation, is scheduled to hold on October 10. Hosted by management consultant and speaker, Joshua Ajitena, this session will be the first of many, consisting of a keynote address and a breakout workgroup. Ajitena will address prospects, challenges and solutions for national development. He will... Read More

conversations, development, joshua ajitena, nation building, nigeria, octagon, session

September 17, 2016

#NationalYouthSummit: The Passion and The Burden

“Half of the world’s population is under 25 years old. Therefore, young people are not just the beneficiaries of the 2030 Agenda, but rather, they hold the key to its success.” – Ahmad Alhendawi In Africa, the Golden Heart Foundation is not sitting back. We are eager to see African youth developed, empowered and mobilized... Read More

abuse, africa, development, Golden Heart, leaders, National Youth Summit. Nigeria, violence

September 16, 2016

#Impact365: Bimbo and Friends are making so much difference through their NGO

Founded by Bimbo Akinsanya to help sensitize children on the importance of education, BimboandFriends is a Non-governmental organization (NGO) that have worked with a large number of young people in several public schools across the federation. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Akinsanya tells us more about her NGO and the works they are... Read More

Bimbo AKinsanya, BimboandFriends, child, development, education, empowerment, Girl, Impact365

PENCOM

September 10, 2016

While everything else shuts down, PENCOM is giving us hope in a better Nigeria

The status quo in Nigeria is not exactly giving us so much hope right now; with a recession that has moved from being a mere technicality, to a word (albeit out of context) when it has actually been mostly a reality all along. There’s also looming danger that former President Obasanjo won’t stop talking and... Read More

development, infrastructure, investestment, nigeria, nlc, PenCom

August 31, 2016

These are the type of Nigerians we want in APC – Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, on Wednesday said the party will welcome Nigerians interested in the development of the country. He said this when he received some PDP defectors from the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Oyegun said the party will admit those who are interested in... Read More

All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Oyegun, development, Edo state, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party

August 11, 2016

Opinion: Celebrating the 2016 international youth day in perspective

By Yusuf Ishaku Goje Annually for the past sixteen years, the 12th of August has been set aside globally to commemorate the International Youth Day. The commemoration is the creation of the United Nations and was first celebrated on the 12th August 2000; after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution accepting the recommendations made... Read More

2016, development, International Youth Day, nigeria, poverty, young people, Yusuf Goje

Opinion: The new face of development is 1.8 billion strong

By Douglas Imaralu “Humans are but emotional beings searching for truth or reason.” Truth or reason. These two words are behind some of the world’s greatest changes. Historically, major actions or inactions have stirred development or setbacks in societies across the world. And the root of such changes lies in truth or reason. It is the... Read More

africa, citizens, data, development, global, nigeria, people, youth

Nigeria ‘looks forward’ to great miracles – VP Osinbajo

Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria is in need of great miracle for it to achieve peace and development. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the one day crusade organized by the Deeper Life Bible at the National Stadium, Abuja. The crusade was titled: ‘Night of Extraordinary Wonders.’ “I want to say how privilege... Read More

country, crusade, development, Kumuyi, miracle, nigeria, peace, wonders

Opinion: One year after, Buhari how far?

By Nwagwu Everest Chimankpam and Oke Umurhohwo Sometime in mid June 2015, as patriotic Nigerians who wanted to hold the new government accountable, we asked what president Buhari was doing, but his supporters were quick to remind us that we should give him time. Fair enough, time we have given him. The braggadocios also mentioned that Buhari’s... Read More

1 year, achievements, Buhari, development, Federal, government, may 29, questions, suffering

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