Tosin Afeniforo

Afeniforo is a sustainable development practitioner, climate change activist, and Ph.D. scholar at the IUSS Pavia, Italy.

Why ignoring the brain drain syndrome is not a good idea

1 Comment / Politics, Governance, and Leadership /

The Nigerian president’s recent statement urging Nigerians to disregard the brain drain syndrome raises concerns about the government’s approach to one of the most pressing issues facing our nation. Expressing it further in his words, “We will train more people,” however, I must admit that he missed a crucial point here about the “Japa” syndrome. […]

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Politics, Governance, and Leadership

Who is to blame for Nigeria’s declining democracy?

Politics, Governance, and Leadership /

We are all responsible for the failing democracy in Nigeria, not INEC, not the judiciary, and not politicians. Nigeria’s democratic system has been facing severe criticism lately due to the country’s ongoing democratic struggles. Many people have blamed politicians, the judiciary, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the breakdown in the democratic process.

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Politics, Governance, and Leadership

Does plastic pollution contribute to climate change and marine pollution?

environment and health /

The accumulation of plastic pollution in our oceans, rivers, and landfills has become an insurmountable issue in today’s modern world. The sight of marine creatures entangled in plastic waste is heartbreaking, and projections suggest that by 2050, plastic may outnumber fish in our oceans. While it is widely acknowledged that plastic waste negatively impacts marine

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environment and health

Find out here to know if you eat a credit card’s weight of microplastics every week.

2 Comments / environment and health /

In a time when convenience and fast-paced lives are the norm, our everyday decisions frequently have unanticipated effects on the environment and, even more disturbingly, on our health. Microplastics are ubiquitous in our food and water supplies, and this is one consequence that has quietly seeped into our lives. There are serious worries over the

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African Coups: An Indicator of Leadership Shortfall

Politics, Governance, and Leadership /

The wave of military coups in the region—Mali in 2020 and 2021, Guinea in 2021, Burkina Faso in 2022, and recently Niger in July 2023, and now Gabon, a Central African country, in late August 2023—raises serious concerns regarding the long-term stability of democratic governance in the region. It is disheartening to note that West

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Politics, Governance, and Leadership

Road to COP 28: The planet is standing at a crossroads

environment and health /

The planet is standing at a crossroads, and as the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change (COP 28), which will take place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, approaches, it is worryingly clear that the climate crisis continues to defy global efforts aimed at mitigation

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A Call to Action for Reviving Research in Nigeria

Education and research /

A nation’s strength in the global pursuit of growth and development lies not only in its natural resources or economic prowess but, primarily, in the depth of its research endeavours and the quality of its education. Unfortunately, Nigeria’s education and research sector have experienced a significant deterioration in recent years, which poses a serious threat

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Education and research

Greenhushing vs. Greenwashing: the line between sustainability and deception

environment and health /

In today’s world, environmental issues are becoming increasingly pressing, and the corporate world is at a turning point. Businesses are expected to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their carbon footprint. However, many companies struggle with the temptation to exaggerate their environmental commitments through deceptive marketing strategies. This has led to a new contrast between genuine

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