Ola Awoniyi, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Nigeria’s Buhari wins re-election

Africa Ola Awoniyi, Chris Stein & Emmanuel Akinwotu - 27 Feb 2019

The former military ruler was first elected as civilian president of Africa's most populous nation and leading oil producer in 2015

Last day of campaigning in Nigeria before polls

Africa Ola Awoniyi, Joel Olatunde Agoi, Aminu Abubakar, Chris Stein & Celia Lebur - 14 Feb 2019

Muhammadu Buhari is seeking a second term but is facing a strong challenge from Atiku Abubakar who has campaigned largely against his record in office

Nigeria says top judge’s suspension not linked to election

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 28 Jan 2019

President Buhari replaced Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen, sparking claims he had breached the constitution and was trying to manipulate the judiciary

Buhari begins presidential election campaign

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 19 Nov 2018

Voters go to the polls on February 16, four years after Buhari's landmark victory

Nigeria delays elections as Boko Haram conflict spirals

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 8 Feb 2015

Nigeria has delayed presidential elections after security chiefs said the military needed more time to secure areas under the control of Boko Haram.

Nigeria on red alert after first Ebola death

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 26 Jul 2014

The virus has claimed its first victim in Nigeria, prompting officials to deploy health workers to all entry points and seek out suspected cases.

Nigeria rules out prisoner swap for missing girls

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 15 May 2014

Nigeria has ruled out the release of Boko Haram fighters in exchange for the freedom of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the militants.

Nigeria leapfrogs SA to become Africa’s biggest economy

Article Ola Awoniyi - 6 Apr 2014

Nigeria has become Africa's biggest economy, leapfrogging South Africa, after the government announced a long-overdue rebasing of the country's GDP.

Sudan’s Bashir leaves Nigeria after calls for his arrest

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 16 Jul 2013

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, who was attending an AU health summit, has left Nigeria following demands for his capture over war crime charges.

Nigeria grapples with insecurity, graft after free poll

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 1 Oct 2012

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to harness the potential of the oil-rich country, which remains dogged by poverty, graft and violence.

Nigerian candidate bemoans World Bank post

Article Ola Awoniyi - 16 Apr 2012

Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the World Bank appointment is not being decided on merit and that the US nominee will win.

Nigeria looks into Christmas Day bombings

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 26 Dec 2011

Nigeria is probing a wave of Christmas Day bombings that killed at least 40, including one blast that ripped through a crowd of worshippers.

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Business

Rahima Moosa Hospital nursing college introduces no-touch facial recognition access system

Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2020

The new system allows the hospital to enrol people’s faces immediately, using artificial intelligence, and integrates easily with existing access control infrastructure, including card readers and biometrics

Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world