Odewale Abayomi

Sep 5, 2024 | businessday.ng | Odewale Abayomi

Around 2021, in a flash, the ex-governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, annulled some land ownership documents in the state and mandated landowners to reapply. Soon after, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State also revoked land titles in the state’s metropolitan area to pave the way for “new developmental layouts.” The arbitrary revocation of land titles highlights the concerns about property rights in Nigeria, which are often at the mercy of the state government.

Jul 18, 2024 | theliberalistmag.com | Odewale Abayomi

The devastating impact of tobacco-related deaths tells us one thing: it is time to confront the misconceptions surrounding Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR). According to a report, tobacco-related deaths are estimated at 8 million lives annually, with 80 percent of these deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries. Africa has witnessed a staggering 104 percent surge in smoking rates in North Africa and the Middle East, and a 75 percent increase in sub-Saharan Africa since 1990.

Jun 14, 2024 | thecable.ng | Odewale Abayomi

Leveraging World Bank’s SABER initiative for improved property rights in Nigeria BY ODEWALE ABAYOMI Over 60 percent of Nigeria’s 923,000 square kilometres of land is without formal titles, making it vulnerable to tenure insecurity, expropriation and dead capital. Dead capital discourages investments and hinders economic growth. Strong property rights are the cornerstone of economic development as they create a stable environment that encourages investment and innovation. The documents...

Sep 28, 2023 | businessday.ng | Odewale Abayomi

Owing to the poor state of road, rail network and fragmented transportation infrastructure across Africa, travelling by air stands out as a quick alternative and efficient means of connectivity. Unfortunately, Africa’s air services are poorly connected, often necessitating multi-day journeys or flights via other continents to reach destinations within Africa.

Aug 23, 2023 | thenationonlineng.net | Odewale Abayomi

By Odewale Abayomi After the presidential guards ousted Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum and declared Abdrahmane Tchiani as new leader, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions on the Niger Republic. Meanwhile, the Nigerian government closed its land borders and cut off electricity supply as part of the sanctions against the military junta which has hampered cross-border trade. Niger Republic is very strategic in the trans-Saharan trade routes.