A National Embarrassment: The Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown and the Betrayal of Nigeria’s Trust. By Chidi Ekeh

A National Embarrassment: The Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown and the Betrayal of Nigeria’s Trust In a nation where hope is a scarce commodity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) dangled a rare glimmer before Nigerians in November 2024, proclaiming the triumphant revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery. After years of decay, a $1.5 billion…

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The palliative palava in Africa: Our elites mocking our vulnerability. (Stop giving us Saraa) By Lai Gidado

The palliative palava in Africa: Our elites mocking our vulnerability. (Stop giving us Sara) It appears that many African elites find satisfaction in the suffering of the masses. There’s an unsettling pattern where they exploit the struggles of the poor for their own gain, using these moments to showcase benevolence while subtly reinforcing dependence. A…

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