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Olamide Francis

Olamide Francis is a journalist, writer, satirist and truth seeker with an interest in the environment, politics, social change and stories of public interest. His works have been published on reputable platforms like The Nation Newspapers and The Daily Times.

He tweets @olamidefrancis

Opinion

Is Nigeria ready for CNG Vehicles?

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles are emerging as an alternative to traditional fuel-powered vehicles in…

Opinion

Solving Nigeria’s Open Defecation Crisis for a Healthier Future

Olamide Francis There was a more pressing issue at COP29 last week, hence my decision to…

Opinion

COP29: Nigeria’s delegation size remains troubling

Olamide Francis The UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) is the place to take…

Opinion

COP29: Empowering Africa’s Climate Future Through Technology and…

Olamide Francis Friday, 08 November 2024 The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework…

Opinion

World Food Day: Nigerians and prevailing hunger

Friday, 18 October 2024 Olamide Francis “There is fire on the mountain, and nobody seems to be on the…

Opinion

Let us prevent flood in Nigeria, not cry over it

Friday, 11 October 2024 Olamide Francis Flooding has become an increasingly common and devastating issue in…

Opinion

World Habitat Day: Rethinking Urbanization and Housing

Olamide Francis Many subjects come to mind every week when I'm thinking about what subject to write about in…

Opinion

Namibia’s Drought: A Warning for Northern Nigeria

Friday, 06 September 2024 Olamide Francis There is a Yoruba proverb that is loosely translated in English as,…

Columnist

NatureNews: Africa’s Leading Voice in Ethical Journalism

Let me join my voice with that of many other prominent Nigerians to congratulate NatureNews on its recent…

Columnist

Scaling the Hurdle of Water Scarcity in Nigeria

The lack of access to clean water is not just a sub-Sahara African problem – it’s global. Here’s what UNICEF said –…

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