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PoliticsArtistic Activism by idreesjigo(op): 8:37am On Aug 11, 2025
Our Founder artistic activism.
A Sea of Plastic
I am Jovana Hoschtialek, founder of the 195in365 global youth initiative, and I have created this art Installation.
A Sea of Plastic is more than just an art installation; it is a deeply personal and emotional experience. This three-dimensional creation, made entirely from about 250 recycled plastics bottles, is my heartfelt appeal to the world. It embodies a haunting vision—a future where marine life is tragically intertwined with plastic.
This piece stems from my profound love for the ocean and my growing anguish over its plight. Each piece of plastic used in the installation tells a story, a memory of a time when it was carelessly discarded. Now, these fragments come together to form an illusion of marine life, vibrant yet disturbingly artificial. The colours and textures create a deceptive beauty, hiding the harsh reality of a sea where life and plastic are indistinguishable.
A Sea of Plastic is my cry for help, my urgent call to action. It is a nightmare I hope will never come true—a future where the resilience of marine life is overshadowed by the overwhelming presence of plastic. As viewers step into this immersive installation, I want them to feel the weight of our environmental crisis, to be moved by the sheer magnitude of the problem.
This piece reflects my fears and hopes. It serves as a reminder that the choices we make today will shape the future of our oceans. Through A Sea of Plastic, I aim to evoke a sense of urgency and responsibility. I want viewers to leave with a renewed commitment to change, to envision a future where marine life can thrive free from the shadow of pollution.
In this dreamlike scenario, the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, creating a powerful and emotional experience. A Sea of Plastic is my way of saying that we must act now, before this vision becomes our reality.

CultureAn Ethnographic Purview On Gidan Makama by idreesjigo(op): 7:12am On Aug 07, 2025
For the history freaks who want know more about the The Ancient Palace of Gidan Makama by a certified Ethnographer, you can buy that e-book at a price of #2000 naira only.
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PoliticsRe: Galadimomin Kano Da Akayi Zamanin Mulkin Fulani by idreesjigo(op): 6:28am On Aug 07, 2025
Galadima is a noble title in the Hausa Kingdom.
Very close to the king; overseeing the capital city, a perculair function of a galadima.

The picture shows the list of Galadimas during the Fulani dynasty till date.....
PoliticsGaladimomin Kano Da Akayi Zamanin Mulkin Fulani by idreesjigo(op): 1:35pm On Aug 06, 2025
Galadimomin kano da akayi zamanin mulkin fulani

PoliticsA Safe Haven For All by idreesjigo(op): 12:06pm On Aug 06, 2025
IslamThe Abandonment Of The Quran by idreesjigo(op):
It is known as “al-Kitab” (the Book). It is so well known and highly revered that when any Muslim refers to “the Book,” it is understood to mean the Holy Qur’an. It is the book above all books because it is the complete and final revelation of Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) to mankind. It is the best of speech, the way of guidance, the book of wisdom, and it will remain unchanged and protected until the Day of Judgement. Muslims usually decorate their pages and the outside cover and always place it on the highest shelf in their homes to signify its elevated status. Most Muslims begin the most important ceremonies of their lives with the recitation of its blessed words. Yet when it is recited, few are those who listen to it carefully, and even fewer are those who understand it. Yet still fewer are those who ponder its meanings and dedicate their life to its study. A human would never abstain from the elements that are necessary for nourishing his body, yet so many humans go for extended periods of time depriving themselves of that which nourishes the hearts and the minds—the Holy Qur’an.

Ibn Masood (radi Allahu `anhu – may Allah be pleased with him), a famous companion of the Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) said: “None of you needs to ask himself [about anything] except for the Qur’an: If he loves the Qur’an, he loves Allah, and if he detests the Qur’an, he detests Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.”1 Hence, there is a direct correlation between one’s relationship with Allah and his relationship with the Qur’an. This is the case because the Qur’an is our source of knowledge about the truth of all matters, what Allah (swt) likes and dislikes, and the nature of His essence and actions. It is our connection to Allah (swt) and that is why He ordered us to recite it in each of our daily prayers. Therefore, he who abandons the Qur’an has, in fact, abandoned his connection and relationship with Allah (swt).

If a Muslim continues abandoning the Qur’an in his life, the faith in his heart begins to weaken, he becomes accustomed to disregarding Allah’s commands, and he begins to forget about Allah’s promise in the Hereafter and, instead, desires the pleasures of this temporal life. The connection with Allah (swt), that gives true life to the hearts of humans, becomes severed, and the heart becomes a dark dungeon; the filth of sins veils it, and no light of guidance penetrates it. This is why `Uthmaan ibn `Affan (ra) said: “If our hearts were really clean, we would never become satiated with the words of Allah.”2

The coming of a time when people would abandon the Qur’an was prophesied in the Holy Book itself. In Surat al-Furqan, Allah says: “And the Messenger has said, ‘O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Qur`an as [a thing] abandoned,” (Qur’an, 25:30). The scholars of tafseer (interpretation of the Qur’an) had differed over the meaning of this verse, as to whom it refers to and the meaning of “taken this Qur’an as [a thing] abandoned”. Al-Qurtubi (rahimahu Allah, may Allah have mercy on him) says: “It has been said that the Messenger’s saying ‘O my Lord’ will be said on the Day of Judgement.”3

Some scholars considered this verse to refer to the polytheists of Mecca who would make noise and speak loudly while the Qur’an would be recited to drown out their sound. They did this out of fear that those who would hear the Qur’an would be affected by its magnificence and also out of ridicule and disdain towards it. Informing us of their attitude towards the Qur’an, Allah (swt) says: “And those who disbelieve say, ‘Do not listen to this Qur’an and speak noisily during [the recitation of it] that perhaps you will overcome.’ But We will surely cause those who disbelieve to taste a severe punishment, and We will surely recompense them for the worst of what they had been doing” (41:26-27).

Ibn Kathir (rahimahu Allah) states that this is one type, the worst form, of abandonment. Of the other forms, he says: “When he would recite the Qur’an to them, they would talk nonsense or speak about something else, so that they would not hear it. This is a form of forsaking it and not believing in it is also forsaking it, and neglecting pondering about it and understanding it is a form of forsaking it, and leaving behind the knowledge of it and complying with its orders and avoiding its prohibitions is from forsaking it, and turning away from it to any other thing such as poetry or sayings or singing or amusement or talking, or taking a path other than it is from forsaking it.”4

From the sayings of the scholars, it becomes evident that abandonment of the Qur’an is of different levels. The worst level of abandonment is to disbelieve in the Qur’an and prevent others from listening to it as did the pagan Arabs of Mecca in the Prophet’s time ﷺ.

The second level of abandonment is to not seek out its message, as is the case with so many human beings who go all through life not giving any priority to God, and hence they do not make any attempt to discover His true revelation.

The third level of abandonment is committed by those who believe in the Qur’an, that is: Muslims who do not even listen to the Qur’an. Listening is put before reading because it is easier and doesn’t require any knowledge (of the rules of recitation) on the part of the listener. This level of abandonment doesn’t imply that the Qur’an is never recited in the presence of those Muslims, but rather it means that when it is recited, they do not concentrate on listening to it, at the very least, out of respect. Those who have abandoned the Qur’an in this way may even continue their idle conversations during the recitation of the Qur’an, feeling no shame or modesty in front of Allah (swt). They may even joke or laugh aloud while the Qur’an is recited, in complete contradiction to the mood of humility and contemplation that Allah (swt) has ordered us to assume when His words are recited. Allah says: “So when the Qur’an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy” (Qur’an 7:204). Therefore, another part of abandonment in this level is to be silent while the Qur’an is recited, while allowing the mind to wander, not pondering over the meanings of its verses. An even worse level of abandonment would be listening to songs, music, poetry, or any other form of speech, instead of the Qur’an. The result of this has been mentioned in Ibn Masood’s saying: “Remembrance of Allah causes faith to grow in the heart like water causes onions to grow, and songs cause hypocrisy to grow in the heart just as water causes onions to grow.”5

The fourth level of abandonment is to abandon reading the Qur’an. This includes those who make no effort to learn the Arabic alphabet and vowels to be able to read the Qur’an. It also includes those who know how to read it, but make many mistakes out of carelessness, such as not pronouncing the letters properly while having the ability to do so, or not adhering to the most basic rules of tilaawah (rules of recitation), or reciting it so fast that one easily skips over certain vowels or the like. This doesn’t refer to those who will make mistakes while learning; there is no sin in those who err while struggling to correct themselves, and, in fact, they receive a double reward if recitation of the Qur’an is difficult for them.6

Another aspect of this abandonment relates to some people’s usage of the Qur’an for worldly gain. Imran ibn Husain (ra) narrated that when he came upon a reader who was reciting the Qur’an and then asking for payment, he told the reader that he heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: “When anyone recites the Qur’an, let him ask reward for it from Allah, for (in the future) there will come a people who will recite the Qur’an and ask reward for it from men.”7

The fifth level is the abandonment of memorization of the Qur’an. This could refer to those who go through life memorizing only a small portion of the Qur’an, or those who memorize the Qur’an but allow themselves to forget it by not reviewing. As for those who don’t memorize anything of the Qur’an or very little, the following narration refers to them. Ibn ‘Abbas (ra) related that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said (what means): “One whose heart doesn’t contain anything from the Holy Qur’an, is like a deserted house.”8

In regard to those who do memorize, the following narration warns of the effort needed to preserve the Qur’an in one’s mind and heart. Abu Musa al-Ash’ari (ra) related that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Preserve the Holy Qur’an in your hearts, by Allah in whose hand lies the life of Muhammad, it goes out of memory faster than a camel escapes from its rope.”9 This or any level of abandonment usually comes from ignorance of the virtue of every aspect surrounding the Qur’an. In addition, if the youth knew how much they would regret not having taken advantage of the “golden” years, the stage at which the mind can memorize more easily, they would not delay memorization of the Qur’an for one moment.

Abandonment of reflection is the sixth stage. This is mostly due to a lack of understanding of the Arabic language. In an authentic hadith (narration), the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said (what means): “The Arab is the one who learns Arabic.” Obviously, Muslims of Arab descent do not have a monopoly on the Arabic language. Hence, negligence of the Arabic language is indicative of negligence towards understanding the Qur’an. It is not nationalistic or ethnic elitism that elevates the Arabic language; rather, it is the fact that it is the language of Allah’s Holy Book. In fact, Allah (swt) informs us in the Qur’an that He made it an Arabic book to facilitate its understanding and memorization.
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PoliticsThe Petroleum Industry In A Nutshell by idreesjigo(op): 4:27pm On Aug 05, 2025
Banning refined petroleum imports, as proposed by Aliko Dangote, could have mixed economic impacts. On one hand, it might boost local refining, protect investments like the Dangote Petroleum & Petrochemicals Refinery, and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel, potentially saving foreign exchange. Dangote’s capacity to produce 650,000 barrels per day and export 1.35 billion liters of petrol from June to July 2025 suggests it could meet domestic demand while generating export revenue. Protecting local refineries could encourage further investments in downstream oil and gas, including petrochemicals and fertilizers, fostering industrialization.

While on the other hand, it might create a monopoly, which could lead to higher fuel prices and supply disruptions. Without competition, fuel prices could rise, impacting transportation, goods, and services. A monopoly could push prices higher, especially in northern and eastern regions where logistics costs are significant. Higher fuel costs would increase the cost of living, exacerbating Nigeria’s inflation challenges. Food inflation is already high at 21.97% in July 2025 and could worsen.

The Dangote Refinery, while large, is a single-train refining facility. Any downtime (e.g., for maintenance) could disrupt supply, leading to fuel scarcity and economic slowdown, as we experienced before the Tinubu government. Small businesses and low-income households, already strained by economic challenges, would bear the brunt of higher fuel costs, potentially reducing disposable income and slowing economic activity.

However, the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) emphasizes a liberalized downstream sector, where market forces determine pricing and supply without government-imposed restrictions like price controls or import bans. Section 317 of the PIA governs the regulation of petroleum products in the midstream and downstream sectors, promoting a competitive market environment. This simply means that Dangote's suggestion conflicts with the PIA's deregulation principles, which promote liberalization and competition.

PoliticsSaudi Arabia Launches Date-based Milaf Cola by idreesjigo(op): 6:01pm On Aug 04, 2025
Saudi Arabia Launches Milaf Cola

Saudi Arabia has introduced Milaf Cola, the world’s first soft drink made from premium dates containing no added sugar. Developed by Thurath Al-Madina, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), this drink was launched at the Riyadh Date Festival.

Milaf Cola is marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional sodas, aligning with Vision 2030's goals. It has the potential to compete with global brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

PoliticsNNPC Towers by idreesjigo(op): 4:53pm On Aug 04, 2025
Yesterday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., received a delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), led by Dr. Armstrong Takang, Managing Director and CEO, on a courtesy visit.

Discussions centred on fostering collaboration in the gas and power value chain to advance Nigeria’s energy sector and exploring strategic opportunities for shared value realisation and prosperity.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to creating long-term value for the benefit of the industry and the nation. They also explored practical steps to align objectives, ensure mutual progress, and drive economic growth and energy security for Nigeria
LiteratureRe: Home Is.... by idreesjigo(op): 11:40am On Jul 28, 2025
Written on the 12th of December 2022
by Aliyu Idris
LiteratureHome Is.... by idreesjigo(op): 11:36am On Jul 28, 2025
HOME IS ….(My version)

House number 12, Road A, the premier street where he was slain during the sassy civil war, could be spotted or peeped at passing by the road path or pedestrian lane

Home is the grey-greenish gate with brownish rotten lines

Home is the tall trapezoidal-faced zigzag-lined zinc roof, aesthetically pleasing and nice

Home is the eight-foot-tall majestic walls with milky-whitish peeling paint, plain barbed wires as a crown above lines shaped like dice

Home is the right corner plantation with a pawpaw tree at the right corner and litter bins at the left corner


Home is the uncolored interlocks with grasses sprouting through most of the spaced lines except the parking spot corners..


Home is the Adorable green alloy door and the silvery hinge we open with

Home is the horizontal white plaster of Paris wall demarcations, colored lower part with peeling paint, and plastered spot while the upper part is plain white

Home is the shiny golden-brown-blackish curtains below the lighting lamps opposite to one another

Home is the white plastic ceiling with equally spaced covered bulbs at four corners

Home is the mirror-like two millimeter narrowly spaced tiles kissing my walking feet

Home is the hairy rectangular carpet with a square combination of black and white messaging my feet. Home is the black TV set adjacent to the black dining set

Home is in the engine sounds of the mourning moving motors of different tastes

Home is the weekend sounds of the washing machine

Home is in my mom’s casual cautious call like I’m about to get tied up in chains

Home is in my mom and sisters’ morning kitchen footsteps

Home is in the hugs of the little siblings

Home is knowing the difference between a home and a shelter in a manner that shells that shiny precious jewel of consciousness without shenanigans.

Home is..... Home is.....
PoliticsWhen The Quiet Creeps of Diplomacy Deliver… And Others Rush To Take Credit by idreesjigo(op): 10:27am On Jul 27, 2025
🇸🇦🇫🇷 When Quiet Diplomacy Delivers… and Others Rush to Take Credit

🔸 "Where is Saudi Arabia on Palestine?"
For years, critics questioned Riyadh’s stance, while the Kingdom quietly offered political, financial, and diplomatic support.
But when real progress happens, the same voices reappear, now claiming the credit.

🔸 Diplomacy isn't about being loud. It's about being effective.
History remembers those who change outcomes, not those who make noise.

🔅 Saudi Arabia Moved Quietly, But Decisively
▪️ Engaged in high-level talks with Europe, China, and the US
▪️ Coordinated with France and the UK
▪️ Supported UN efforts to revive the two-state path
▪️ Built political and legal momentum for recognition

📍By April 2025, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had played a key role in pushing Macron toward recognition as part of a broader peace initiative.

🎯 Riyadh was not seeking headlines. It was engineering a shift in global positioning on Palestine.

🔅 France Recognizes Palestine and Credits Saudi Arabia
On July 24, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

📜 In his official message, President Macron highlighted the joint Saudi–French leadership behind the UN initiative for the two-state solution.
🔸 This was not symbolic. It was a clear recognition of Riyadh’s central role.

🔅 The Media Confirmed It
▪️ Reuters, CNN, The Guardian, and FRANCE 24 recognized Saudi Arabia’s central role
▪️ Arab News quoted President Abbas thanking Riyadh
▪️ POLITICO and Middle East Monitor confirmed diplomatic coordination behind the scenes

🔅 Why Saudi Arabia Stands Firm on the Two-State Solution
▪️ A Palestine with internationally recognized borders
▪️ Sovereign institutions and an independent economy
▪️ Free access to ports and airports under Palestinian control
🔸 Saudi Arabia seeks statehood rooted in empowerment, not illusion.

🔅 The Takeaway
France said it
Palestine confirmed it
The media reported it
Riyadh delivered it
Everyone credited the achievement to its true source

📌 Saudi Arabia called the recognition "historic" and urged global alignment behind a revived two-state solution

📌 Palestinian officials praised Riyadh’s role and thanked the Kingdom for its consistent support

🔅 Leadership Comes With Weight — But Also With Truth
Saudi Arabia has never shied away from responsibility, and with leadership comes scrutiny.
But criticism must not turn into opportunism.
Those who once doubted the Kingdom's commitment should at least acknowledge the outcome, not rewrite the credit.

PoliticsGovernance Is Not A Luxury, It Is A Necessity #FRC by idreesjigo(op): 3:46pm On Jul 25, 2025
Governance is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

That was the powerful message delivered by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Dr. Rabiu Olowo, during his keynote address at the joint stakeholder event organised by the FRC, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), and Centre for Business Integrity.

Held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Protea Hotel, Ikeja, the event focused on promoting the Small and Medium Enterprises Corporate Governance Guidelines (SME-CGG 2024) under the theme:
“Thriving in Tough Times: Governance Certification as a Key Strategy for MSME Success.”

In his address titled “Governance as a Tool for MSMEs Longevity: The Impact of Partnership Between Regulators and Enterprises,” Dr. Olowo emphasized the critical role of governance in ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

He highlighted that MSMEs globally represent over 90% of all businesses, contribute more than 50% of employment, and account for up to 40% of GDP in emerging economies. In Nigeria, approximately 40 million MSMEs represent about 96% of all businesses, contribute 84% of national employment, and generate around 48% of Nigeria’s GDP. Their pivotal role in innovation, digital adoption, job creation, entrepreneurship particularly among women and inclusive economic growth cannot be overstated.

However, despite their impact, Dr. Olowo revealed that over 50% of MSMEs in Nigeria fail within their first year, and more than 95% do not survive beyond five years, due to critical issues such as poor infrastructure, lack of funding, weak succession planning, and most importantly the absence of governance structures.

He made a compelling case that good governance is key to reversing this trend by fostering transparency, building investor confidence, improving decision-making, and enhancing long-term sustainability. The SME-CGG 2024, he stressed, is not just a document but a strategic tool designed to institutionalize governance practices tailored to the realities of Nigerian MSMEs.

The partnership between FRC and LCCI signals a shared commitment to transform MSMEs into resilient, investment-ready enterprises capable of scaling into future conglomerates. It supports the Renewed Hope Agenda by aligning governance reforms with national development goals for job creation, enterprise formalisation, and private-sector-led growth.
HealthBeware Of Red 40 ❌ by idreesjigo(op): 11:09am On Jul 25, 2025
Beware of Red 40 ❌

The dangers of certain artificial dyes are well documented. Several studies have shown how dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 may contribute to behavioral issues in children, including hyperactivity and ADHD

Red 40, derived from petroleum, has also been linked to allergic reactions and potential DNA damage in animal studies — Some dyes are even banned in countries outside the U.S. due to these concerns.

We said no to dyes from day one

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allura_Red_AC
PoliticsTo The Researchers In Nigeria's Political History by idreesjigo(op): 7:53pm On Jul 24, 2025
Researchers on Nigeria's political history can use these terminologies in classifying political timelines in Nigeria

Before Buhari BB
After Buhari AB
During Buhari DB

Aliyu Idris writes
(A changing dynamics in each class; shows how much of a force he is to be reckoned with)
PoliticsBrazil Turned Desert Air Into Drinking Water by idreesjigo(op): 5:54pm On Jul 24, 2025
Brazil turned desert air into drinking water — using a passive solar-powered moisture harvester made from recycled plants

In the arid interior of Brazil, where water scarcity affects thousands, engineers at a federal agricultural research station have developed a low-cost device that pulls fresh drinking water from thin air — using only sunlight and recycled plant waste.

The device uses a biogel made from sugarcane bagasse (the fibrous leftover from sugar extraction), which has natural hydrophilic properties. The gel absorbs moisture from even dry desert air at night, and during the day, solar heat causes it to release purified water — collected into a sealed chamber via condensation channels.

What makes this system unique is its simplicity. It uses no electricity, no fans, no filters — just biomass, passive physics, and solar energy. In field trials, one square meter of the device produced up to 1.5 liters of clean water per day — enough to support a household with multiple units.

The harvested water meets WHO drinking standards and contains no plastics or toxins, as the materials are organic and biodegradable. Unlike atmospheric water generators, this tech works in low-humidity conditions, where standard tech fails.

Brazil plans to deploy it in drought-hit rural communities, and the design is open-source — so other countries in Latin America and Africa can build it using local crops like maize or agave.

It’s decentralized, renewable, and regenerates itself — a water solution designed for the people who need it most.
cfr. Forest Hunts

EducationEducation As A Firm Believer by idreesjigo(op): 11:55am On Jul 24, 2025
When it comes to education, as a firm believer in it, having ample resources to afford it, will never equate to unsustainability except in shading umbrellas of unforeseen circumstances........
PoliticsTo The Pioneer Minister Of The Creative Economy by idreesjigo(op): 11:38am On Jul 24, 2025
Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa, there is an element of Mamman Shata's like-greatness running through your veins (all from Musawa, quite ironic).
More grease to your elbows as you pedal the glittery golden wheels of the Ministry of Creative Economy to a higher, greater gradient.

Allah rayan jahar Katsina like the legend once said.
LiteratureMamman Shata by idreesjigo(op): 9:26am On Jul 23, 2025
From bello galadiman katagun to Sarkin bakwai na sabon birni to Shehu Sarkin Marar raba to Lami Shagamu to Habu na Habu to Garba gadan gayan to Allah jikan Habu Abcd to Na tsaya ga annabi Muhammadu; Works of Mamman Shata are a Marvel Masterpiece ✨
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Technology MarketIngressive Capital by idreesjigo(op): 9:13am On Jul 23, 2025
Ingressive Capital: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Here's what they are about 👇

Ingressive Capital targets tech-enabled startups in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Morocco, and Egypt. The fund is Delaware-incorporated and headquartered in Nigeria. We target 10% ownership in Pre-Seed to Seed tech-enabled companies based in Sub-Saharan Africa with typical check sizes of up to $500k. We provide follow-on funding with our investor base, who run some of the leading funds in the world. We look for post-launch founders with great products, solving big problems, and we work with them on ways to grow and scale through business development, partnerships, and financial support.

DM me @idris_aliy on X for more info
LiteratureZambia’s Energy Shift: From Importing Fuel To Co-owning The Source by idreesjigo(op): 5:55am On Jul 23, 2025
Zambia’s Energy Shift: From Importing Fuel to Co-Owning the Source

In a landmark move for regional cooperation, Zambia has secured a 26% stake in Angola’s Lobito oil refinery in Lobito, Benguela province, signaling a bold shift in Africa’s development strategy. No longer content to remain a passive consumer or a mere transit corridor, Zambia is stepping up as a co-investor in one of the continent’s most strategic energy assets. The route of the pipeline is presumed to follow the Lobito Corridor railway map.

Set to be operational by 2026, this partnership reflects a broader, more ambitious vision: intra-African collaboration grounded in equity, not aid. Coupled with the planned Lobito Corridor, Lusaka oil pipeline, Zambia is laying the foundation for energy security, reduced fuel costs, and long-term economic resilience.

It’s a transformative model that retains value within the continent, empowering African nations to extract, refine, and distribute their resources, on their terms.

But this is more than a fuel deal. It’s a blueprint for a new Africa, an Africa that owns its future. It challenges the legacy of dependency on foreign capital and reframes regional cooperation as a strategic lever for transformation.

If replicated across sectors, whether in agriculture, digital infrastructure, or manufacturing, this kind of equity-based, strategic partnership could redefine Africa’s role in the global economy. Not as a site of extraction, but as a hub of shared value, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Africa doesn’t just need development. Africa needs infrastructure ownership. And Zambia just raised the bar.
LiteratureThe AI Introspect by idreesjigo(op): 5:44am On Jul 23, 2025
How We Can Futureproof Our Lives in Designing Something that Dignifies the Future a Bit Better: The AI Perspective

By Aliyu Idris

As we navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world, futureproofing our lives requires embracing innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). By harnessing AI's potential, we can create a more dignified future for all.

Understanding the Role of AI in Futureproofing

To build a future-proof strategy, we need to consider four key elements:
- Vision: AI can inspire our vision by analyzing trends, phenomena, and weak signals, helping us create a bold and compelling future.
- Strategic Goals: AI informs goal-setting by shedding light on potential changes in the operating environment, resource availability, and stakeholder expectations.
- Strategic Choices: AI refines our choices by identifying emerging markets, transitions in established markets, and potential innovation areas.
- Execution: AI fuels execution planning by providing continuous planning capabilities and helping prioritize development areas.

Leveraging AI for Organizational Success

Companies that successfully integrate AI into their operations tend to outperform others. Key takeaways for organizations include ¹:
- Taking a Stance on Purpose: Define a clear purpose that guides decision-making and resonates with employees and stakeholders.
- Value Agenda: Identify areas where your organization can create value and mobilize resources to focus on those areas.
- Distinctive Culture: Develop a unique culture that attracts and retains top talent and informs hard decisions.

Future-Proofing Strategies

To future-proof our lives and organizations, consider the following strategies:
- Embracing Continuous Planning: Regularly reassess and adjust plans to stay ahead of trends and uncertainties.
- Fostering a Culture of Innovation: Encourage experimentation, boldness, and learning from failures.
- Developing Organizational Capabilities: Focus on building capabilities that enable flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.

Conclusion

By understanding AI's role in futureproofing and leveraging its potential, we can create a more dignified future. Organizations that prioritize purpose, value, and culture, while embracing continuous planning and innovation, will be better equipped to thrive in an uncertain world. As we design the future, let's harness AI's power and passion to build a brighter tomorrow.
LiteratureSounds Of The Market(s). by idreesjigo(op): 5:26am On Jul 23, 2025
SOUNDS OF THE MARKET(S).

The sounds of the engines combusting....

The young hawking boys walking...

The wheelbarrowers’ barrowing...

For commoners who want to be owners...

This is a sound that you can’t escape at every corner...

Corners where engines honk as their wheels corner....

A sound you can’t escape one day and every other...

And that is what makes you a hustler....

A Place where every Prophet is a walker...

From a proud walker....

BY ALIYU IDRIS (A proud walker in the markets)
PoliticsIntroducing 195in365 : A Youth Led Initiative Towards Sustainability by idreesjigo(op): 4:32pm On Jul 21, 2025
Hello Nairalands

We are preparing to go around the world (195 countries in 365 days) with youth activists/representatives from every country to Make a Change.
I am attaching information on the initiative in this post for your perusal (available in many languages) and would love to have a discussion on thoughts of collaboration with you and on how we can make a change together.
I am also attaching interviews which we did that helps in answering questions and a copy of when our cofounder was presenting on behalf of youth in the Caribbean at the Inter American Court for Human Rights hearing; Climate Justice for Youth.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VoAsvqgDlc



https://www.linkedin.com/posts/face-intergenerational-justice_we-are-scared-of-the-rising-tides-the-activity-7191100465084792833-qNF4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFqwfbfisE8


Warmest Regards
Johann Hoschtialek
Founder
195in365 Inc.
+14734598353
PoliticsOpen Letter To The Senate President by idreesjigo(op): 11:20pm On Jul 19, 2025
AKPABIO: A SAMSON OR A DELILAH

The rising capillary action, which led to a surface tension regarding the sexual harassment allegations, is scientifically disturbing to the psyche or, as he puts it, traumatizing.
Yes, it's quite traumatizing as A Whole Senate President who was a Minister and a Governor of the largest black nation, which is much less of a majestic act and more of a maniac act for a person of such a pedigree.
Senator Natasha's petition was refuted in a very bold manner by him, which made him more of a Samson than a Delilah.
IslamMaking Robots Against Acting Robot: Our Salah's Perspective by idreesjigo(op): 4:45pm On Jul 18, 2025
Making Robots against Acting Robot: Our Salah's Perspective

By Aliyu Idris

The Five daily prayers were ordered during the
Isra Wal Miraj ;
Ascension to the heavens:
Ain't no regular ascension like you see in sci-fi films with the use of scapeships but a spiritual one with angel Jibril (Gabriel) dubbed as Arruhul Amin in the Quran. A fundamental pillar in the life of every practicing Muslim. The concept of Salah needs to be studied and executed (like making Robots), not roleplayed like a lobotomized zombie (acting robot), as it is far from being a Michael Jackson's Thriller video. In roboticism, the concepts of mechanical engineering and AI require a level of assimilation to make a magnificent Robot, zooming that on a microscopic lens towards our Salah, it is necessary to assimilate in a manner without (not like) the use of litmus paper like in a solution at a chemical lab; but that of a passionate emotional chemical (reaction) heart to our Salah in the masajids; the concepts of Fiqhu (Jurisprudence) relating our Salah.
Dr Wami from the University of Michigan, who is the first black woman to earn a PHD in Robotics from the University, highlighted in her famous TED talk, dubbed How to Prevent the Robot Apocalypse; the dangers of robots in general. Reflecting on that, you'll come to realize that AI used in programming Robots learn from human activities. It will be undignifying to rely on them; without a scrutinized AI policy framework(s) that will give room for more successive developments in the years to come.
In light of my previous statements, I aspire to make robots instead of acting like one. Robots can only be made by assimilating the know-how and How-to against (not like) acting Robot AKA Zombie (like MJ's back dancer in the thriller video)
You can beam that ray of enlightenment pin-facing your Salah.
Every failed scientist should sit down and reflect. Maybe it's the universe's way of saying, "Hey, Dude! You overdid it with the whole science worship thing," without sugarcoating that cake of enlightenment with the Islamic creed.
In shedding more light, Al-Andalus, a Muslim land was a scientific hub before the massacre.
PS A message aspired to sync in every aspiring scientist's psyche.
Jokes EtcThe Bastard Billionaire: A Mathematician With A Braggadocio by idreesjigo(op): 2:55pm On Jul 18, 2025
The Bastard Billionaire: A Mathematician with a Braggadocio

By Aliyu Idris

Even though my pals have peeked at the pathetic path

I didn't consider it Worthy of peeping because it's not a worthwhile path to peep on

From insanely cunning Yahoo boys to unseemly 419ers, my friends chose a path I never saw in a glimpse of imagination

A path filled with spherical spikes finna pin a spherical head on a spike

Even though I was a masterplanner, a leader of the sassy squad, I resent that path with utmost resentment like a chief resenter

Had I chosen that path I would have built a castle and a castle more than the white house castle

Have a party with celebs and Celebs as much as possible

Offset that path, I have no passion for setting that path

not part of my story but another's part

My LSS homies can recall that title part

P.S. Even though I got an A in mathematics in my WAEC, I ain't no Braggadocio.
PoliticsOpen Letter To The Speaker Of Kaduna State House Of Assembly by idreesjigo(op): 8:15am On Jul 13, 2025
LIMAN: A LIVING LEGEND
Growing up, I came to hear of the Lee Kuan Yews of Singapore, Nelson Mandela of South Africa, and MKO Abiolas of Nigeria, who were all living legends of their era.
Beam-Pining that ultra Violet rays on the sub-saharan Kaduna South on a constituency called Makera we have a Remarkable Right Honorable Speaker Liman the First of Makera constituency who has done a Lengthy of Numerous good work for his constituency-men
More Grease to your elbows as you peddle the precious wheels of Kaduna House Assembly and Makera constituency
Amin

From Aliyu Idris (with respect) to the Distinguished Speaker
PoliticsArewa Introspect: Memory Vs Reality by idreesjigo(op): 6:08am On Jul 13, 2025
At an arewa unity and development summit held on the 5th of July in collaboration with the the area consultative forum prof Solomon, a Professor in development economics from the University of Jos, highlighted some key resolution to arewa's devastating state which includes; the creation of the Arewa trust fund, integration of the Almagiri system with the conventional one, shifting from certificate to skills, Addressing the centrality of our Security and its reactivity, enforcing state policing which will make a police officer relate normally with the postal environment, addressing roots of insecure grievances that that fuels insecurities, empower community building economic resilience shifting from agriculture to agribusiness

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