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  • Lobola: Tradition, Challenges, and Solutions in South Africa

    Lobola: Tradition, Challenges, and Solutions in South Africa

    Lobola, also known as bride price or bridewealth, is a time-honored cultural practice in South Africa and various other parts of Africa. This tradition involves the groom’s family paying a dowry to the bride’s family as a symbolic gesture of respect and recognition of the value of their daughter. Beyond its cultural significance, lobola plays… Read more

  • Fintech Boom in Nigeria: Opportunities for Nigerian Youths

    Fintech Boom in Nigeria: Opportunities for Nigerian Youths

    In 2021, Nigeria emerged as a powerhouse in Africa’s fintech landscape, with its fintech startups raising an astounding $1.4 billion in funding. This figure accounted for more than half of the total funding secured by African fintech startups during the same year. The rapid growth of Nigeria’s fintech sector can be attributed to several key… Read more

  • Uncertain Impact of Uploading Nigerian Election Results on IREV Portal

    Uncertain Impact of Uploading Nigerian Election Results on IREV Portal

    The 2023 Nigerian presidential election sparked a significant debate regarding the potential impact of uploading election results on the IREV (Independent Real-time Election Verification) portal. While it is impossible to say for certain whether this action would have influenced the election’s outcome, there are compelling arguments on both sides of the debate. Read more

  • CSU Registrar’s Testimony on Tinubu

    CSU Registrar’s Testimony on Tinubu

    In a recent development, the deposition by Carl Westberg, the registrar of Chicago State University (CSU), has raised questions regarding the authenticity of the educational certificate submitted by a Nigerian politician, Bola Tinubu, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While Westberg’s testimony did not explicitly accuse Tinubu of forging his certificate, it did shed… Read more