Former Member of the European Parliament, Dr Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, writes about the recent support of the far-right AfD for CDU-backed bills in the federal parliament—a development that has drawn widespread condemnation of the conservative party. The Green politician warns that sacrificing a key consensus in German politics for electoral gains could undermine fundamental democratic principles —— Political alliance of the …

In a compelling inaugural lecture delivered on 5 February 2025 at the University of Lagos, Professor Adelaja Odutola Odukoya, a distinguished scholar in Comparative Political Economy, passionately advocated for the adoption of socialist Pan-Africanism as a transformative pathway for Africa’s resurgence and Nigeria’s development. His lecture, provocatively titled “Armageddon?”, delved into the paradox of Africa’s abundant resources juxtaposed with its …

Nigeria and Germany are deepening their economic collaboration through initiatives aimed at enhancing vocational training, fostering skilled migration and stimulating investment opportunities. A recent meeting in Abuja between Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and a delegation from Germany’s IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry underscored these efforts. Dr Oduwole highlighted the alignment between Germany’s …