MARCEL MBAMALU

Dr. Marcel Mbamalu is a distinguished communication scholar, journalist, and entrepreneur with three decades of experience in the media industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and serves as the publisher of Prime Business Africa, a renowned multimedia news platform catering to Nigeria and Africa's socio-economic needs.

Dr. Mbamalu's journalism career spans over two decades, during which he honed his skills at The Guardian Newspaper, rising to the position of senior editor. Notably, between 2018 and 2023, he collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Northeast Nigeria, training senior journalists on conflict reporting and health journalism.

Dr. Mbamalu's expertise has earned him international recognition. He was the sole African representative at the 2023 Jefferson Fellowship program, participating in a study tour of the United States and Asia (Japan and Hong Kong) on inclusion, income gaps, and migration issues.
In 2020, he was part of a global media team that covered the United States presidential election.

Dr. Mbamalu has attended prestigious media trainings, including the Bloomberg Financial Journalism Training and the Reuters/AfDB Training on "Effective Coverage of Infrastructural Development in Africa."

As a columnist for The Punch Newspaper, with insightful articles published in other prominent Nigerian dailies, including ThisDay, Leadership, The Sun, and The Guardian, Dr. Mbamalu regularly provides in-depth analysis on socio-political and economic issues.

Abuja Land Revocation: Accountability Or Politics?

The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) recent decision to revoke nearly 4,800 land titles in Abuja over decades of unpaid ground rent has sent a message across Nigeria’s political and administrative landscape. While the move signals a long-overdue push for fiscal accountability,
August 12, 2025

Fake Drug Menace: Why NAFDAC’s Efforts Are Falling Short

Recently, news broke about NAFDAC’s bursting of illicit drugs rings. The targets included unlicensed retailers selling antibiotics, controlled substances and herbal mixtures in unhygienic conditions. The agency said it worked with the Nigeria Police and the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria to dismantle
August 5, 2025

The VC Race at UNN: A Test of Integrity and Vision

The race for the next substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is not merely an administrative process. It is a defining moment that reflects the hopes of a university community seeking leadership that will elevate the institution beyond
July 29, 2025

Renaming UNIMAID, A Monument to Misrule

President Bola Tinubu’s renaming of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) after Muhammadu Buhari might seem, to the government, as though it reflects the will of the people. After all, governance is for the people. However, such an act raises fundamental questions about
July 22, 2025

Peter Obi At 64: A People’s Call, A Nation’s Hope

As Peter Obi marks his 64th birthday today, Saturday, 19 July 2025, scenes from across the country reveal more than just a personal milestone. They echo a wave of popular longing for transformative leadership. In cities and towns, spontaneous gatherings erupted in
July 19, 2025
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