Deep Thought

SAA-Nigeria: Champions of Regenerative Agriculture and Digital Extension By Prof M. K. Othman Is achieving food security in Nigeria a mirage, a pipe dream, or a false hope? Food security has evolved from just quantitative factors of adequacy and sufficiency to encompass qualitative aspects of nutrition, dietary quality, and timely availability of the right food for the right people in the correct amounts. Beyond the definition of food security, a demographic factor needed to reach this goal in Nigeria poses significant challenges for policymakers and implementers.  When Nigeria gained independence in 1960, its population was approximately 45 million. As I write this piece, the Nigerian population has soared in geometric proportion to 236 million, more than five times its size over the past 65 years. The demographic trend in Nigeria is expected to position the country as the third most populous nation after India and China within the next twenty years. Yet, there are no known polici...

 Trump II: Are His Policies Blessing Africa in Disguise? By Prof MK Othman The United States of America is an enigmatic political embodiment reflecting human creation's true nature. The more you observe, the less you comprehend; a more profound analysis leads to further confusion. Otherwise, why would Americans, who triumphantly denied Trump a second term in 2020, consider bringing him back to the White House in 2024?  President Donald Trump was denied a second term as President of the United States in the 2020 election due to political, social, and economic factors. Among these key factors were Trump's conduct and behavior. Many voters were deterred by his controversial statements, Twitter usage, and the numerous scandals that marked his presidency, including his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 2019. Has Trump changed, earning him a second term?  Today, President Donald Trump is in his second month occupying the White House during his second and final term...