Of all the existing global academics, especially the ones that come from Africa, Falola stands out as one of those who have never compromised the global standard of knowledge production, and he does that in a frequency that would amaze anyone and everyone. For that reason, all the accolades directed towards him are not misdirected […]
When professionals eat the food of the gods, By Soji Apampa
Our professionals are essential building blocks of our economy. Still, suppose they are seen to be unethical and corrupt, binging themselves on this ‘ambrosia’, which for the ‘gods’ of the ‘Deep State’ in Nigeria is corrupt enrichment. In that case, the country will continue to be ‘tantalised’ by growth and development prospects without achieving it. […]
Global challenges and the Chinese blueprint, By Raphael Oni
The success of China’s proposal for a shared future will depend on the willingness of nations to work together towards common goals. This vision requires a shift in mindset from competition to cooperation, and from isolationism to openness. It is important for countries to recognise that their individual interests are intertwined with the interests of […]
A high society wedding in Aba (1931), By Tayo Agunbiade
Nigeria’s apparent jinx of darkness: An optimistic view, By Tolu Ogunlesi
Another point that cannot be ignored is the work going into increasing generation capacity. Very soon, the brand-new Zungeru Hydropower Plant, completed in 2023, will start delivering electricity consistently to the national grid. 700MW of power, making it the second largest hydropower plant in the country, and the biggest single investment in generation in at […]
SIM boxing, and the unboxing of a crime syndicate, By Suleiman Bala Bakori
The introduction of the linking of National Identity Numbers (NIN) to SIMs is one way the Federal Government has worked to tackle this criminal enterprise. With every SIM in the country being linked to an NIN, an identity is tied to the owner of each line, and regulators now have the visibility of ownership. That […]
Yahaya Bello and one-sided stories, By Nafisat Bello
While the EFCC must be allowed to carry out its constitutional duties, the governor must also be allowed to insist on certain fundamental human rights which he is entitled to. The two parties have no right to be lawless in the pursuit of their agenda. In her celebrated 2018 TED Talk edition titled, “The Danger […]
Jim Ovia: A blessing to NELFUND, By Frederick Femi Akinfala
I am confident that Mr Ovia’s valuable business growth ideas, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial zeal will propel NELFUND to great heights, benefiting not only the immediate needs of loan applicants but also contributing to the overall development of Nigerian society. His pan-Nigerian and pan-African outlook will be an elixir to the management’s determination to adhere […]
Who has bewitched America?, By Femi Fani-Kayode
My patient Keisha and the banality of evil, By Osmund Agbo
This piece is inspired by my recent patient encounter here in the United States. Within the past week, I received a call from the Emergency Room to admit a 29-year-old African-American female whom, for the sake of this essay, I will call Keisha. Keisha presented with severe lower abdominal pain and was found to have […]