Interactions with the global community are an inevitable reality of a modern nation-state and society. Nigeria is the most populous and, of course, the giant of Africa, with a wide range of human capital and diversity, Technology and know-how. The richness of natural resources, land and biodiversity has given it
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Land Reforms in South Africa
Land reforms usually refer to land redistribution from the rich to the poor. The need for land reforms in South Africa is motivated by past injustices. The Natives land act of 1913 formalized the dispossession of black South Africans from their lands that began in earlier decades. In South Africa,
URBAN DESIGN: AN ASSET FOR FUTURE AFRICAN CITIES
The term urban design to the layperson would conjure up images of static, historical and grand Architectural landmarks that serve communities. We think of libraries, courts, theatres, transport hubs and economic centres; of course, this is only part of a greater whole. Urban design goes beyond the physical geography and
Food Inflation: Why African nations need to rejig Economies
Introduction With the soaring cost of food prices, the world is facing yet another daunting challenge after the covid- 19 crisis. It is essential for African countries to organize their economies differently. Current events in the food value chains have left many with different opinions about what’s happening; Recession? Inflation?
HOW CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTS FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA
Introduction The 2021 global food security index ranks Nigeria as the 97th country in a cohort of 113 countries which is not the most flattering position. Nigeria’s Food security index was measured by its affordability, availability, quality and exposure to climate change. Data from the World Bank shows that 40%
The world’s first climate-change famine strikes Madagascar
The severe droughts which have devastated much of Madagascar are contributing to what the United Nations have named ‘the world’s first climate change famine’. With over one million Madagascans struggling to get enough food to eat, this famine is a humanitarian crisis which requires urgent action. The droughts, which are
The East African Drought: A warning for wildlife
East African countries, such as Kenya, have been subject to a particularly extreme drought in recent weeks. Droughts like this one have become more common recently. In parts of Kenya, the annual rains have failed to come for the last four years. This makes it the worst drought in several
Environmental Preservation; A noble duty for all
Shwenkuru, as we fondly refer to my grandfather, is a fountain of knowledge. Every word that flows from his mind has nourishing wisdom. My siblings and I nicknamed him Encyclopaedia. He has knowledge on almost every topic that sits underneath the sun. Grandfather is very old. His shrivelled skin, mane
What is Greenwashing?
As we are becoming more aware of the negative impact of climate change on our planet, many people are making changes in their own lives to protect the environment. From fashion to food, some businesses have realised that consumers are more likely to buy their products if they appear to
The Pipeline of Broken Promises: Works on the East Africa Pipeline continue
INTRODUCTION With a projected cost of $3.55 billion and climbing, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline will be the longest electrically heated pipeline in the world. Though the works will provide jobs across the project’s route, the impacts on local communities, species and livelihoods continue to be devastating. Locals have
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