In a recent presentation, Kamala Haris, the Vice President of the United States declared, “Unity is our strength, and diversity, our power.” As the first black woman in the position of […]
Nigeria’s Cultural Identity in the Gates of Extinction
Third Wave of COVID 19: Is Nigeria Prepared?
Indications remain strong that Nigeria is gradually moving into the third wave of the COVID 19 pandemic with a steady rise in positive cases of the virus in the last one […]
Awwal Gambo: A Resolute Naval Chief
Very few developments exemplify the fast pace of positive advancement in the Nigerian Navy in recent months more than the recently launched Falcon Eye Surveillance System. This is a unique maritime surveillance […]
Nnamdi Kanu: A Caged Kingpin on Slippery Terrain
When reports came in on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, that the Federal Government has re-arrested Nnamdi Kanu, it took many people by surprise. Since his sudden exit from the country to the […]
Insurgency and Banditry in Nigeria Can Be Defeated in 6 Months
Presently, Nigeria is confronted with a plethora of security challenges ranging from the ubiquitous farmer-herder conflict to banditry, kidnappings, abductions, and revived secessionist movements. The list seems endless. For a long time […]
My Interview with President Muhammadu Buhari
I have been privileged to interview quite a number of world leaders in the course of my journalism career. These include President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Ketumile Masire of Botswana, President Umaru Musa […]
Waiting for the Invention of the Nigerian Digital Currency
Recently, it was widely reported that Nigeria may launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the end of 2021, according to a Central Bank official. Speaking at an online news […]
Successful Entrepreneurs in Nigeria — Their First Jobs (Part 14)
If there is anything one could say with certainty about most successful entrepreneurs, it is their persistent focus on the future. They learn effectively from the past and their eyes are always […]
New WhatsApp Privacy Policy: Suspicion Heightens Despite Owner’s Assurance
The new privacy policy of popular messaging app, WhatsApp, has continued to generate debate among competitors, users, and governments. While WhatsApp owners have made it clear that the policy has nothing to […]
Nigeria at War: State of Emergency Needed
Nigeria is in a state of war. A few months ago, the war was in the northeast. But today, it is ubiquitous. The entire country is now the theatre of violent engagement. […]
Twitter in Ghana: And So What?
Twitter recently announced that it is opening its first African office in Ghana. In an official statement, the company took time to elucidate the reasons for choosing Ghana over other locations. In […]
Nigeria’s Central Bank and Money Printing: Beyond the Political Brouhaha
Mixed reactions have trailed Nigeria’s public financial sector since Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki on 10 April 2021 disclosed that the Federal Government printed N60 billion as part of the federal allocation […]
America’s Terror Watchlist, Pantami’s Religious Antecedents, and the Telco Connection
In recent times, social media handles and platforms have been inundated with divergent thoughts on the authenticity of the news reports alleging that Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa […]
Social Media Influencers in Nigeria: Money, Money, Money
Recently, Twitter suspended the accounts of some prominent Nigerian influencers for spearheading a social media campaign to obstruct justice. The viral news exposed how many of them were deployed to sway public […]
Successful Entrepreneurs in Nigeria – Their First Jobs (Part 10)
Despite the claim in some quarters that Nigeria is not an easy place to start a business, there are still famous entrepreneurs who are doing very well. These individuals are either the […]
Decentralisation of Passport Centres and the Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria
Nigerians have been clamouring for more efficient ways of processing passports as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) appears to be overwhelmed by the avalanche of applications and the human traffic that throng […]
Striking Resident Doctors: Between Professional Oath to Save Lives and Self-Preservation
Nigerian doctors embarked on an indefinite strike on 1 April 2021. The ongoing strike has paralyzed medical services at public hospitals, leaving hundreds of patients unattended. The National Association of Resident Doctors […]
