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Olayinka Ajala
Dr Olayinka Ajala holds a doctorate degree in Politics from the University of York. Prior to that, he graduated from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex where he studied Globalisation and Development. Olayinka also holds a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.
Scramble for the Sahel intensifies
Why foreign powers France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region
Buhari’s visit to South Africa eased tensions. But more needs to be done
Although Nigeria and South Africa are often cast as rivals they have a strong bilateral relationship
Nigeria’s election delay: Why, and what next?
Regardless of how the elections are conducted on the new dates announced, losing parties will blame the postponement for their defeat
Nigeria’s 2019 election: a two-horse race with uninspiring candidates
Despite the large number of aspirants for Nigeria’s 2019 elections, women and young people remain underrepresented
Nigeria is not ready to hold free and fair elections next year. Here’s why
With the 2019 elections less than a year away, Nigeria’s ability to hold free and fair elections is open to question
Clashes are on the rise between farmers and herdsmen in the Sahel
A big rise in armed attacks in the Sahel – and the intensity of the attacks in recent years – is now seen as a major source of concern