News Analysis: Adesina’s AfDB journey of success, challenges

News Analysis: Adesina’s AfDB journey of success, challenges By Kamal Tayo Oropo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As Dr Akinwunmi Adesina prepares his handover notes, he reflects with pride on the remarkable accomplishments achieved during his presidency. His message highlights the collective efforts of all stakeholders, including the Executive DirectorsContinue Reading

Assessing Yobe’s post-conflict economic recovery programmes

Assessing Yobe’s post-conflict economic recovery programmes By Rabiu Sani-Ali, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Yobe located in north-east Nigeria is being ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency, desert encroachment and other environmental challenges, a trend inhibiting sustainable social and economic development of the state. With an estimated population of 3.6Continue Reading

Understanding the airpower influence on counter-terrorism operations

By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Airpower has played a significant role in Nigeria’s counterinsurgency operations, particularly in the northeastern part of the country. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been instrumental in providing air support to ground troops, conducting reconnaissance missions, and carrying out airstrikes against terroristContinue Reading

Public-Private Partnership regulation effective driver of economic growth

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) By many accounts, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), if properly harnessed, can be a veritable driver of economic growth. Nonetheless, experts say proper regulation is paramount in order to achieve efficiency in PPP arrangements. Recently, the Federal Government directed that all PPP agreements shouldContinue Reading

Repositioning VON for greater global impact

A News Analysis by Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For the first time in 14 years, the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Nigeria’s sole external radio broadcaster, recently held a strategic management retreat. The landmark event, with the theme: “VON in the 21st Century: Restrategising for Global Impact,” wasContinue Reading

LNG: Nigeria’s gateway to global energy

LNG: Nigeria’s gateway to global energy   By Yunus Yusuf Nigeria stands on the brink of energy transformation with the right collaboration and investment strategies. This allows the country to realise its full potential in the global energy market while transitioning towards sustainable practices. The recent World LNG Summit andContinue Reading