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Akíntúndé Babátúndé

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It is troubling how some of our government agencies now engage citizens on social media. Instead of strategic public communication, we get sarcasm, mockery, and language unbecoming of institutions that should inspire trust and command respect. We forget that perception is

It is troubling how some of our government agencies now engage citizens on social media. Instead of strategic public communication, we get sarcasm, mockery, and language unbecoming of institutions that should inspire trust and command respect.

We forget that perception is
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A couple of people usually ask what course they can do to start building their knowledge in some finance roles. Here are 10 free courses to strengthen your finance career, from top universities and learning platforms. These courses are focused on: - Private Equity - Valuations

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DON'T UNDERESTIMATE what God can do with the little things you do. Familiar tasks can bring amazing results. GIVE YOUR BEST EVERY TIME.

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Today marks the start of Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development 3-month AI & Tech Accountability Reporting Fellowship! As part of our work with Nigeria AI Collective , we have selected 40 journalists and researchers across the country who will be mentored by a remarkable team of experts. Over the next three

Today marks the start of <a href="/CJIDAfrica/">Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development</a> 3-month AI &amp; Tech Accountability Reporting Fellowship!
As part of our work with <a href="/aicollectiveng/">Nigeria AI Collective</a> , we have selected 40 journalists and researchers across the country who will be mentored by a remarkable team of experts. Over the next three
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To commemorate the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day (#MHD2025), the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is hosting a webinar themed "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld" on Thursday, May 29th at 4 PM (WAT). Join our expert speakers as they discuss menstrual

To commemorate the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day (#MHD2025), the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is hosting a webinar themed "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld" on Thursday, May 29th at 4 PM (WAT).

Join our expert speakers as they discuss menstrual
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Go Deep. Do the Work. Start Now. We live in a world full of distractions, shortcuts, and surface-level hype. But every once in a while, you come across timeless advice, the kind that cuts through the noise and reminds you what truly matters. One such message I found recently is

Go Deep. Do the Work. Start Now.

We live in a world full of distractions, shortcuts, and surface-level hype. But every once in a while, you come across timeless advice, the kind that cuts through the noise and reminds you what truly matters.

One such message I found recently is
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Another Loan in the News? Is Nigeria Becoming a Debt Republic? Just a few days ago, news headlines celebrated Nigeria’s full repayment of the $3.4 billion IMF pandemic loan. It was framed as a turning point in the country and a sign of renewed fiscal discipline and national

Another Loan in the News? Is Nigeria Becoming a Debt Republic?

Just a few days ago, news headlines celebrated Nigeria’s full repayment of the $3.4 billion IMF pandemic loan. It was framed as a turning point in the country and a sign of renewed fiscal discipline and national
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One of the biggest threats to AI development in the Global South isn’t lack of talent, it is lack of scale. Can a brilliant AI tool built by a team in Maiduguri, Nairobi, or São Paulo, no matter how sophisticated realistically compete with models from Meta, OpenAI, Google, or

One of the biggest threats to AI development in the Global South isn’t lack of talent, it is lack of scale.

Can a brilliant AI tool built by a team in Maiduguri, Nairobi, or São Paulo, no matter how sophisticated realistically compete with models from Meta, OpenAI, Google, or
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Across Nigeria, women with menstrual disorders face pain, stigma, and poor healthcare access. Despite severe risks like infertility and depression, myths and silence persist. Beloved J reports on the hidden toll and the urgent need for action. 🔗bit.ly/4k9vv7C

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I’m excited to share a new opportunity at the Natural Resource Governance Institute . We’re hiring a Deputy Africa Director to join our passionate, high-impact #Africa team, under my leadership. This role comes at a critical moment for the continent’s #energytransition—when bold thinking, collaborative

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Isaiah 58:8 “Then your light will break out like the dawn, And your recovery will speedily spring forth; And your righteousness will go before you; The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”

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The best way to become a better thinker is to become a better reader. The best way to become a better leader is to become a better writer.

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Saturday Rumination: Notes on a Shifting Development World Yesterday, I worked out of a co-working space, nice change of pace from the usual routine. While there, I ran into a respected figure in the development space, someone who has spent decades shaping conversations across

Saturday Rumination: Notes on a Shifting Development World

Yesterday, I worked out of a co-working space, nice change of pace from the usual routine. While there, I ran into a respected figure in the development space, someone who has spent decades shaping conversations across
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Nigerians are truly something else. A major road project is being commissioned in Lagos today, with top government officials in attendance, yet the public conversation isn’t about the cost, the quality, or the economic impact. To imagine the commissioned road is only 30km out

Nigerians are truly something else. A major road project is being commissioned in Lagos today, with top government officials in attendance, yet the public conversation isn’t about the cost, the quality, or the economic impact. 

To imagine the commissioned road is only 30km out
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John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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Not sure how true this is at first glance, but a quick breakdown of the numbers suggests it may be spot on. Take Spotify payouts, for example. In the U.S. or Sweden, artists typically earn around $0.008 to $0.01 per stream, while in Nigeria, the rate is closer to $0.0002 to

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This week, we are in Lagos, marking a significant milestone with the 45th edition of our Campus Journalism Clinic at the University of Lagos. Alongside this, we are hosting a student hackathon, delivering AI and digital skills training, and showcasing emerging talent through a

This week, we are in Lagos, marking a significant milestone with the 45th edition of our Campus Journalism Clinic at the University of Lagos. 

Alongside this, we are hosting a student hackathon, delivering AI and digital skills training, and showcasing emerging talent through a