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Saudi Arabia: From Oil Dependency to Global Hub of Opportunities, by MU Abubakar

Saudi Arabia: From Oil Dependency to Global Hub of Opportunities, by MU Abubakar   In a bold and transformative move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rapidly redefining its societal and economic landscape through its Vision 2030 initiative. Rooted in the aspiration to diversify the country's economy...

Saudi Arabia’s $800m Developmental Project and Africa’s Economy, by Zekeri Idakwo

Saudi Arabia's $800m Developmental Project and Africa's Economy, by Zekeri Idakwo   Saudi Arabia is indeed one of the richest countries in the world due to its oil wealth and comparative advantage in the area of tourism. And given its proximity to Africa where it has...

Niger Coup: On Russian Mercenaries, NATO Forces and Looming Proxy Wars in ECOWAS

The military juntas, led were mostly trained by the U.S. In fact, Goita and Doumbouya attended a 2019 US military training exercise in Burkina Faso. Surprisingly after taking over, they also drove away French troops and allegedly invited Russian mercenary forces in as their replacement.

Subsidy Removal and Palliative Measures: The State of the States By Juliet Agoyi 

Subsidy Removal and Palliative Measures: The State of the States By Juliet Agoyi Palliatives or palliative measures have been on the lips of most Nigerians for months now. In fact, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can be described as that of palliatives or the...

Addressing the Rising Cost of Living in Nigeria, by Jamilu M Ja’afaru

Addressing the Rising Cost of Living in Nigeria, by Jamilu M Ja’afaru   Nigeria, a vibrant and populous country in West Africa, is grappling with the escalating cost of living, posing significant challenges for its citizens, especially those at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. As...

Before Military Coups Topple Africa’s Democratic Govts, by Obamodi Oluwadamilola Faith

Before Military Coups Topple Africa's Democratic Govts, by Obamodi Oluwadamilola Faith   Lovers of democracy will be concerned about the recent development in Niger Republic. It is one that is sending a wrong signal about Africa, as a continent. But more worrisome is the fact that...