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And controversy he got, despite a subtle degree of aggrandizement; Price’s figure stands in a pose that nods to Michelangelo’s David, and Jean Cooney, director of Times Square Arts, was drawn to …

Nigeria has to restore public trust and build a more inclusive, accountable, and effective system of local governance. Achieving this requires bold reforms in how local elections are managed, how …

The proposed reform is aimed at ensuring equitable treatment for all companies in Nigeria whether operating within the domestic market or within the free zones with respect to sales into …

A few world-class event centres, complete with state-of-the-art facilities and logistics support, could revolutionize the Detty December experience. Better yet, upgraded transport systems—think metro lines or dedicated bus routes—could ease …

THE Nigerian entertainment industry experienced a whirlwind of activity in 2024, marked by both joyous milestones and challenging setbacks. The year was filled with baby booms, triumphant achievements, and heartfelt …

Caption: Victoria Island, Lagos. Photograph: shailendrabadonia/Getty You have to create a culture of serving people, not just have people in service roles … A lot of that work has to be …

* Lead photo: Ademola Lookman said ‘don’t let your failures weigh you down so they break your wings’ after being crowned best male player at the CAF awards. Photograph: Jalal Morchidi/EPA …

…the poorest countries facing debt distress need debt relief if they are to have a shot at sustained economic growth and lasting prosperity. A twenty-first-century global system is needed to …

CAPTION: Lourenço and Biden at the White House last year. Photographer: Adam Schultz/White House Biden, making the first visit to Africa by a sitting US president in almost a decade, …

It used to be argued that Africa has no space and capacity to look after its heritage,” he says. “If there were those who did not believe in the vision …