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By ENGR MAHMUD MOHAMMED-NURUDEEN The Indian plan disaster shocked the world yesterday, as Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area in Meghaninagar shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in India. The aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, was carrying 242 people, which comprised of 230 passengers, 10 crew members, and 2 pilots. The crash has raised several questions. One of them was how a modern aircraft, flown by experienced pilots, could crash within minutes of takeoff? Well, we tried to find some possible answers. Tata Group owns Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner JoyNews check reveals that, the flight operated by Air India,…

By The North Journals Editorial Board “Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life.” The persistent inability of security agencies to preempt or respond effectively to these attacks is a blatant violation of this provision. It constitutes, at best, criminal negligence—and at worst, institutional complicity. In the rolling fields of Benue State, Nigeria’s acclaimed food basket, the soil no longer only yields cassava and yams. It now bleeds. The latest wave of violence in Agatu and several other local government areas is not just a crisis—it is a haunting indictment of…

By The North Journals Newsroom As global eyes remain fixed on the clean energy transition, Africa is no longer asking for a seat at the table—it is redrawing the blueprint. From Zambia’s bold policy reforms to the continent-wide push for regulatory clarity, African governments are increasingly engineering their clean energy futures through real-time regulation and market-responsive frameworks. And according to Brian Kalero, Corporate Banking Director at Absa Bank Zambia Plc, that shift is both deliberate and transformative. “Africa holds a critical position in the global energy transition—not just as a renewable frontier, but as a test case for how…

By Brian Kalero Africa holds a critical position in the global energy transition – both as a frontier for renewable deployment and as a proving ground for how legal and policy instruments can be used to mobilise capital at scale. The responsibility now facing many African governments is not just to attract investment, but to design the regulatory frameworks that make clean power bankable. That shift is already visible on the ground. Zambia, for example, recently took a landmark decision to soften the edges of its long-standing single-electricity buyer model. With the introduction of its Electricity Open Access Framework, the…

By The North Journals Newsroom Africa’s energy future is packed with promise—but getting there will demand a sturdier vehicle built for the continent’s rugged investment terrain. Just like a driver wouldn’t embark on a long road trip without a spare tyre or topped-up fluids, investing in Africa’s renewable energy future requires careful planning and risk-proof design. With the African Union setting a bold target of 300 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030—up from just 72 GW installed by the end of 2023—analysts say success will hinge less on resources and more on structural readiness. “There’s no shortage of…

By Opy Ramaremisa Every driver starts a long journey with the same question: am I prepared for potential issues? The spare tyre is checked, fluids topped up, and the route carefully mapped. Preparation is built in from the start, not improvised when conditions change. What ultimately determines the success of the journey is whether the vehicle is structurally equipped to withstand the road ahead. Investing in renewable energy infrastructure in Africa follows much the same principle. The underlying proposition is clear: there is demand, resource abundance, and long-term value, all warranting the investment journey. However, viability is determined by design.…

By Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen A woman who narrowly missed boarding the Air India flight that crashed into a densely populated residential area near BJ Medical College in Meghani Nagar shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad has shared her emotional experience in a live interview with Republic World. Bhoomi Chauhan, who was traveling alone to London where her husband lives after she works and had returned to India for holidays, said she arrived at the airport just 10 minutes late due to heavy traffic and missed the flight. The plane, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was bound for London but crashed shortly after takeoff,…

By Aminu Adamu Lagos, Nigeria Global communications firm Edelman has taken a significant step in deepening its African footprint by entering into a strategic partnership with Nigeria’s integrated communications leader, The Holding Opinion and Public (THOP). The announcement, made on June 10, marks Edelman Africa’s formal entry into Nigeria, a move positioned to enhance its support for clients within the country and across the wider West African region. The partnership, which builds on a long-standing advisory relationship between the two firms, comes at a time when trust in institutions is rapidly eroding across the continent. Edelman’s decision to bolster its…

By Sani Danaudi Mohammed Countries like Singapore, South Korea, Rwanda, and Estonia have leaders who made tough decisions that yielded positive outcomes. Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew implemented strict policies to transform Singapore into a prosperous nation, focusing on economic growth, education, and urban planning. South Korea’s Park Chung-hee prioritized economic development, investing in infrastructure and industry. Rwanda’s Paul Kagame promoted economic growth, improved governance, and reduced corruption. Estonia’s Mart Laar introduced significant economic reforms, including privatization and deregulation. These leaders’ decisions, though challenging, led to long-term benefits. Similarly, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has made tough decisions, such as removing fuel…

By Trésor Daniel MEFIRE As climate change tightens its grip globally, Cameroon stands at the intersection of two colliding realities: the urgent need for economic development and the mounting ecological debt imposed by centuries of global overconsumption. In his powerful analysis, Carbon and Ecological Footprints: Measuring Human Impact, researcher Trésor Daniel Mefire sheds light on the deepening environmental challenges Cameroon faces—and the global injustices that have compounded them. “Humanity currently uses resources 1.7 times faster than ecosystems can regenerate,” writes Mefire, underlining the unsustainable pace at which natural systems are being consumed. At the heart of Mefire’s research are two…