December 22/January 23 Archives

What Does Chatham House Have to Do With Us? Why Nigerian Politicians Continue to Speak at Chatham House

Afoma Dike·January 30, 2023

Where children stand in policy is reflective of a government’s priorities even to the adult citizens who legitimize their power. Introducing civic education was the right step towards creating political awareness among children, has it accomplished its goal? Read More...

December 22/January 23 Nigeria Nigeria Decides 2023 Nigeria Decides 2023: Essays vol7-no1

Who is the Governor of Osun State? The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has annulled the 16 July Polls

Hillary Essien·January 29, 2023

The majority judgement, read by Justice Tertse Kume, said Oyetola scored the majority lawful votes of 314,931 against Adeleke’s 290,266. Read More...

December 22/January 23 News Nigeria

‘I Fell in Love with Books Before I Could Even Read’ Priya Hein's First Draft

Priya Hein·January 27, 2023

Mauritian novelist, Priya Hein, hopes readers discover unknown aspects of Mauritius through her debut novel, Riambel. Read More...

December 22/January 23 First Draft International Women's Day - First Draft Interviews Mauritius

Post-COP27, Africa Must Forge Its Own Path An Interview with Energy Researcher, Habiba Daggash

Elizabeth Abati·January 26, 2023

Habiba Daggash argues that climate change is a threat multiplier which could disrupt all sectors of the African economy. Consequently, she says, ‘it is essential for all economic planning to consider climate change impacts so development strategies and infrastructure investment can be designed to be resilient to both climate impacts and socioeconomic consequences of climate action.’ Read More...

Africa December 22/January 23 Interviews Special Focus: COP27 vol7-no1

Leading the Leaders of Tomorrow Is Nigeria Committed to Securing a Future for Its Children?

Victoria Oladipo·January 25, 2023

Where children stand in policy is reflective of a government’s priorities even to the adult citizens who legitimize their power. Introducing civic education was the right step towards creating political awareness among children, has it accomplished its goal? Read More...

December 22/January 23 Nigeria

A COP of Unmet Expectations The Disappointment of COP27

Oluwaseun Oguntuase·January 24, 2023

Like all international climate summits, COP27 began with high hopes but will be remembered as the COP of unmet expectations. So, what’s next for the international climate community? Read More...

December 22/January 23 Nigeria vol7-no1

The God(win) of Small Things The Challenge in Finding an Apolitical Central Banker in a Partisan Landscape

Afolabi Adekaiyaoja·January 23, 2023

Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele has been in the news, facing challenges occasioned by his partisanship and involvement in politics. The overlying challenge moving forward is not only finding a less political replacement, but also salvaging the independence of the central bank in an overtly political landscape. Read More...

December 22/January 23 Nigeria Nigeria Decides 2023: Essays vol7-no1