Aisha Bukar

Dec 8, 2024 | opinionnigeria.com | Aisha Bukar

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is facing significant economic challenges that threaten its stability and growth. Despite being rich in natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals, the country’s economy is struggling to provide for its citizens. Nigeria’s economy has been heavily reliant on oil exports for decades. However, this over-reliance on oil has made the country vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices. When oil prices drop, Nigeria’s economy suffers.

Dec 7, 2024 | opinionnigeria.com | Aisha Bukar

Every year, when the cold season comes, life becomes even harder for thousands of street children in northern Nigeria. These children, known as almajiri, have no home, no warm clothes, and no one to take care of them.The almajiri system was meant to provide free education to young boys. But today, many of these children are forced to live on the streets, begging fo  food and money.

Dec 5, 2024 | opinionnigeria.com | Aisha Bukar

Breaking the cycle of violence is a crucial step towards creating a safer and more equitable society. Violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. It can be perpetrated by individuals, groups, or institutions, and can have severe and long-lasting consequences for victims and their families. we will explore the causes of violence, its effects on individuals and society, and most importantly, ways to break the cycle of violence.

Nov 15, 2024 | red-gate.com | Aisha Bukar

When you think of how to store data in a database, you think of data types. A data type represents a method of how some bit of data is stored internally. Whether it’s numbers, text, dates, or even more complex structures like JSON or geometric shapes, there is an internal format and a method to use that format when you use the data you stored. Along with columns, they are like the base building blocks for your database. MySQL and PostgreSQL offer numerous ways to store the type of data you collect.

Aug 11, 2024 | red-gate.com | Aisha Bukar

When I joined a growing startup company as a backend developer, we were at crossroads choosing between MySQL and PostgreSQL for our backend. Our team was divided: some favored MySQL for its speed and simplicity, while others leaned towards PostgreSQL for its advanced features and robustness. We initially chose MySQL due to its widespread use and our team’s familiarity with it. Setting it up was straightforward, and it integrated well with our existing infrastructure.