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Minneapolis Mayoral Race: The Rise of Omar Fateh In the heart of Minneapolis, an intriguing political landscape is evolving, marked by the candidacy of State Senator Omar Fateh. As the first Somali American and Muslim in the Minnesota Senate, Fateh is running for mayor with aspirations that might draw comparisons to New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. His platform is distinctly progressive, leaning heavily into themes such as pro-immigration stances, criminal justice reform, and an outspoken view against certain foreign…

Uganda's Shift Towards Sustainable Fuel: A New Ethanol Blending Policy Beginning in January next year, Uganda is set to embark on a transformative journey in its fuel distribution sector. This new initiative will mandate all fuel distributors to incorporate locally produced ethanol into the petrol they sell nationwide. It’s not just a regulatory shift; it’s a bold stride towards sustainability and self-reliance in energy production. The announcement came from Ruth Nankabirwa, the Energy Minister, who outlined that the…

Engineering with Purpose: Lawal's Approach to System Design “My engineering philosophy is driven by three key principles,” Lawal begins, his voice steady yet passionate. “First and foremost, there should always be clarity regarding the system being built. It's essential that the system remains understandable not just to me, but also to other engineers and future maintainers.” This unwavering belief in clarity lies at the very core of Lawal's coding practices and architectural choices. “I consciously steer clear…

It all began with a simple message on LinkedIn. Nova Phoenix, the visionary founder of LyfebloodDAO in the U.S., had just returned from dynamic blockchain conferences in Dubai and Singapore when he reached out to Rume Ophi, a passionate Web3 advocate from Nigeria. What started off as a casual check-in quickly blossomed into an ambitious idea: why wait for someone else to orchestrate a transformative African Web3 event when they could collaborate to make it happen themselves? The result is Decentralized Nigeria,…

At the heart of a remarkable narrative lies Johnvents Industries Limited</, located in the vibrant city of Akure. This state-of-the-art facility, boasting a stunning capacity of 18,000 metric tonnes, has been diligently producing cocoa liquor, butter, cake, and powder since its inception in 2021. Since then, it has proudly exported thousands of tonnes of high-quality cocoa products to Europe, the United States, and other global markets, effectively placing Nigerian cocoa on the world stage. How many stories…

Imagine a swift change in direction for one of the world’s largest oil corporations. Today, we witnessed just such a transformation in Nigeria’s energy landscape. In a significant announcement, the presidency declared Bayo Ojulari as the new CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). This change comes swiftly after the removal of Mele Kyari from the same position. “Every beginning has an end; however, every end is also a new beginning.” — these words from an anonymous thinker…