Imagine this: You’re a buyer, and you decide to research a vendor’s social media profile before making a purchase. As you scroll through their feed, you only see post after post showcasing products and services. That’s all. Would you feel connected enough to buy from them? This is where storytelling content becomes powerful. It’s not …
However disappointing or delightful, it is almost certain that the Nigerian Government is not going back on the subsidy removal policy unlike during the former president Goodluck Jonathan administration when its proposal was immediately withdrawn after series of nationwide economic strike and labour shutdown. The former government owned company__ Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), known …
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Free Trade Agreements in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Recommendation Overview Free trade agreements (FTAs) are a powerful tool for promoting economic growth and development, by reducing barriers to trade and encouraging investment and innovation. In recent years, Africa has seen a surge in FTAs, as countries on the continent seek to expand their economic …
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ENFORCING CONTRACTS: WAY FORWARD An enforceable contract is a written or oral agreement that can be imposed in a court of law. If the law permits enforcement of a contract, execution of an agreement is the obligation of the assenting parties. Terms may not be violated or breached without causing the contract to void. There …
Global warming, Sea ice melting, these terms have gained attention due to the prevailing climate change. Africa suffers more even though it contributes less compared to other parts of the world. It is usually vulnerable when the effects of climate change occur. Take for example the Democratic Republic of Congo where earthquakes happen every now …
The European Union placed a ban on the importation of beans and cowpeas from Nigeria in 2013 for a period of one year. This was as a result of the uncontrolled use of pesticides on the crops, as stated in the amended 2015/943 EU regulation. In June 2016, the ban was further extended and it …
In recent years, a growing number of agritech companies have begun offering digital solutions to address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Nigeria. These solutions aim to improve smallholder farmers’ access to financial services, farm inputs (e.g. as good quality seeds), fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides, and equipment (e.g. tractors), as well as provide other …
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It is no longer a new news that the state of Zamfara have decided to revoke all land titles in the state. The state governor through his media aide Yusuf Gusau made this known on Thursday 20th of May. He cited that land-racketeering and corruption issues need to be addressed through the issuance of …
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The foundation of a well-defined, respected, and enforced property rights is necessary for the market process to coordinate positive-sum exchange. Property rights are any body of laws created by a country’s government to define how individuals can own, benefit from and alienate property. Where there is no individual ownership of property, there will be an …
“if man is not to resort to rebellion, man’s right is to be respected”. – United Nation declaration of Human Right #EndSars movement is a protest that triggers a spontaneous agitation for an end to police brutality and abuse. This was embarked on by a ‘leaderless’ collective of young Nigerians within and outside the country. …
