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The Discourse
by j-Lake
The Discourse, a business podcast that analyses major Economic and burning issues on the continent of Africa. It examines the stability of Africa's economies and development.Join j-Lake's The Discourse on Spotify.j-Lake
Episodes
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Message Passed - End Bad Governance Protests
Thousands took to the streets in Nigerian cities in anti-government protests against the high cost of living in the country, driven by crippling inflation and a devalued currency. The demonstration resulted in the Police using tear gas to disperse crowds in the apital, Abuja, and in the nation’s...
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Why the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE in Nigeria Protest Must Hold
In a bold push for transformative change, Nigerian youth are gearing up for a nationwide peaceful protest from August 1 to 10, 2024, demanding a more equitable society with effective leadership, affordable food, zero hunger, and a reduced cost of living. The movement, undeterred by warnings and...
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Ugandans on The Gen Z Revolution
Uganda is joining the streak of protests in Africa, following the unending demonstrations in Kenya. How will this play out with an old hand of President Yoweri Museveni? Yoweri Kaguta Museven, Ugandan President is Africa’s fourth-longest-serving head of state. My guests are Ruth Adong, a…
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William Ruto Must Go! The Gen Z Revolution
We continue in the conversation on the Gen Z organized protests in Kenya. This episode features Brenda Wanjiru, a youth peace and security advocate and Harry Kivayiru, a member of the Gen Z Movement.
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The Gen Z Revolution - Kenyan Protests
All over Africa, protest movements are emerging. We have seen thousands of people taking to the streets of Kenya and other countries; they demonstrate, tweet and blog for more democracy, self-determination and against authoritarian governments. In this series of the Gen Z revolution editions, the...
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Is the Nigerian Army overwhelmed?
This episode of the Discourse focuses on the unending security challenges in Nigeria. Authorities in Nigeria may be running out of time to secure the release of the hostages in northwestern Kaduna state, as the kidnapping gangs have vowed to kill the captives if their demands are not met. My…
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AfCFTA ONLINE TRADING PLATFORM - THE GAME CHANGER?
In a major step forward in the practical implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Economic Commission for Africa has launched an online trading platform that will facilitate trading between buyers and suppliers when the agreement starts next year. Known as the…
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#END SARS - SEGALINK EDITION
The call for a reform of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force has heightened, seeing young Nigerians hitting the streets to reiterate the calls. In recent days, More Nigerians are coming to join in the protest, while those in the diaspora have been showing…
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Police VS SARS
The call for a reform of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force has heightened, seeing young Nigerians hitting the streets to reiterate the calls. SARS unit of the Nigerian Police force is one of the 14 units under the Force Criminal Investigation Department…
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Fuel, Electricity Price Hike, Nigeria's too Many Baggages
The recent hike in the fuel pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol from N138.62 to N151.56 by the Nigerian government, has been eliciting reactions from across boards. Recall the country’s Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC), said the new product price adjustment...
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One Short Fuss too Many
Amnesty International has called for an end to the incessant attack on the media and journalists in Nigeria. The human rights organisation made the call while condemning the verbal attack on a Daily Trust reporter, Eyo Charles, in Calabar, South-south Nigeria by a former Minister of Aviation…
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ECOWAS vs JUNTA - Mali Saga
A military coup on Tuesday led to the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita after several months of protests by Malians over his government. The Centre for Democracy and Development CDD, in a statement by its Director, Idayat Hassan, noted that the respect for the rights of all detained...
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MALI WITHOUT A PRESIDENT
Former Nigerian President and special envoy of ECOWAS, Goodluck Jonathan is in Mali for the second time in continuation of efforts to resolving the socio-political crisis that has rocked the landlocked country. The former Nigerian President attended the swearing-in of the new members of the...
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Last Chance for Mali
Former Nigerian President and special envoy of ECOWAS, Goodluck Jonathan is in Mali for the second time in continuation of efforts to resolving the socio-political crisis that has rocked the landlocked country. The former Nigerian President attended the swearing-in of the new members of the...
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Why Shoprite is exiting Nigeria
One of Africa’s largest supermarket chains, Shoprite, has begun a formal process to exit Nigeria. In a trading update published on Monday, the South African-based company said the decision was made after “approaches from various potential investors, and in line with its re-evaluation of the…
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WHAT DO YOU THINK DOCTOR
Recently, a viral video of a group of doctors in the United States of America, where Dr. Stella Immanuel, is at the centre of a controversy over unproven and potentially dangerous claims that an anti-malaria drug can treat Covid-19. However, The Guild of Medical Directors is a body of owners of...
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Mali Crisis - JONATHAN to the rescue
The crisis in Mali seems unending as Leaders of the June 5 movement say they will not negotiate with the government of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The opposition coalition has reaffirmed its commitment to removing President Keita and his regime. However, the Economic Community of West…
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Is Covid19 Airborne with Prof. Oyewale Tomori
THE findings of the over 200 scientists that the coronavirus could be airborne have generated lots of reactions from the scientific quarters. What then will be the case if the virus could travel longer in the air? Does that mean the human to human transmission goes beyond just droplets?
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South Africans and the craze for alcohol
South Africa took some of the most drastic measures in the world to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus, but one has generated fierce debate like no other: a ban on the sale, and even transport, of alcohol. However, drinkers say their rights are being impinged on and bottle shop owners…
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CLASH OF THE TITANS, AKUFO ADDO VS MAHAMA
The political scenario in Ghana is heating up as the country prepares for its general elections come December 2020. The contenders? Incumbent President Nana Akufo-Ado has been in power since January 7 2017. A former Attorney General and Minister of foreign affairs under John Kufour led...
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MILLENIALS AND CYBER FRAUD
The Dubai Police Force, United Arab Emirates (UAE) released details of the alleged fraud committed by, Raymond Igbalode better known as Hushpuppi. The security agency said they have been tracking Hushpuppi and his gang for about four months. THE arrest was dubbed “Fox Hunt 2.”
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ARE NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES BROKE?
The outbreak of the global pandemic has left holes in the pockets of many, including Nigerian celebrities. With a desperate move made recently by a Nigerian artiste, breaking government Covid19 laws clearly indicates how critical the situation could be.
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87 SIERRA LEONEAN GIRLS TRAFFICKED, 5 YEAR OLD RAPED TO DEATH - MARAYA TELLS ALL
Eighty-seven Sierra Leonean women, plus two fellow nationals suspected of being the ringleaders, were arrested in Dakar after a nearly three-week undercover operation. The women had arrived in Senegal by road via Guinea, a trip of more than 1,300 kilometres (800 miles), and had paid the…
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Nigerian Celebrities are Broke - GLORIA ORJI-EMODI
In this episode, media entrepreneur Gloria Orji-Emodi (@FabulosGloria) speaks about the loss and gains of the COVID 19 pandemic as well as how Nigerian celebrities are struggling to stay afloat.
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E.K BENSAH ON THE BATTLE FOR THE ECO, FRANCOPHONE VS ANGLOPHONE
For the past 20 years the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has been battling the introduction of a single currency for the subregion known as ECO. However, pre-colonial masters like France have been interfering knowing that once the likes of Senegal, Ivory Coast and other...
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HAMZAT LAWAL - HOW I SURVIVED DEPRESSION
The rate of depression among Africans is growing by the day, with a double in increase following the outbreak of the covid19 global pandemic, heralding preventative measures like economic shutdown, restriction of movement and social gatherings. Depression according to health experts oftentimes…
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AFRICA IN POST COVID19 ERA WITH DR. COSMAS ANYAKUDO
As the covid19 pandemic sweeps through the globe, there are fears that the African continent may be left behind in the post covid era. The reasons are not far fetched, extreme poverty, under-development, poor monetary and fiscal structures and unstable democracies. What does the future hold for…
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NIGERIA-GHANA DRAMA, ANOTHER ANGLE
Following the demolition of a building purportedly owned by the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana on the 19th of June, we decided to find out the true story behind the demolition.
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The Discourse, a business podcast that analyses major Economic and burning issues on the continent of Africa. It examines the stability of Africa's economies and development.Join j-Lake's The Discourse on Spotify.j-Lake
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The Discourse, a business podcast that analyses major Economic and burning issues on the continent of Africa. It examines the stability of Africa's economies and development.Join j-Lake's The Discourse on Spotify.j-Lake
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