As Nigeria grapples with the stark reality of a political system in shambles, with it’s elected representatives living in opulence and luxury, while its citizens are ensconced in pervasive poverty caused by incompetent governance over the years, now is really…

Institutional search for global peace and development has been on for decades and is still ongoing. At different times, the world has seen the emergence of bodies like the United Nations, the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the…

On April 4, 2024, civil society organisations on the platform of the West Africa Civil Society Institute with funding support from the Ford Foundation met in Lagos to find a lasting solution to the threat to democracy in the West…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, should use the most obvious silver bullet solution to sort out Nigeria’s electricity sector’s penkelemesi, which his grandfather may have described as a peculiar mess. Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the holding corporation of the…

It is customary that a newly formed government comes along with its agenda, policies and programmes. As the most vital machinery of government, it is the responsibility of the civil service to drive the implementation of policies and programmes because…

Aliko Dangote The scale and scope of this initiative underscore the transformative potential of private sector-led philanthropy in addressing societal issues and driving positive change. As a leading example of corporate social responsibility, the Aliko Dangote Foundation sets a precedent…

Former Dean of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Revd Dr Buba Lamido presenting the award to Sir Folu Olamiti. …here I was, standing on the stage, facing the awesome gathering of God’s people, including the most eminent fathers…

President Xi Jinping, at different times, has placed emphasis on a “win-win” ideology that will deliver a “shared future” to mankind. This does not sound like manipulative rhetoric, because the Chinese President has demonstrated palpable commitments in providing alternative platforms…

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. The important background to all this is that for now it’s ONLY Band A consumers who are affected by the three-fold tariff increase rolled out this week. There are five tariff bands in all –…

The Lagos State University (LASU) There is a strong conviction that the issue of the union leaders remains unresolved due to nothing, but ego and the interest(s) of some powerful individuals… This issue of five and seven years is long…

Allen Onyema Chairman/CEO of Air Peace Limited. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official Facebook page of AirPeace] He might not be a critical theorist, but I think the CEO of Air Peace Allen Onyeama understands the practical dimensions of the decolonial, particularly in…

Philip Shaibu, the Edo State politician who was deputy governor in that state until yesterday afternoon, would seem to have failed woefully to learn certain basic lessons of power. He has said that he is a victim of an act…

In today’s world economy, the contradiction between knowledge economy and  ‘religion economy’ presents a compelling narrative that determines every nation’s development. While some countries’ development relies on their innovation, scientific advancement, and investment in educational skills, Nigeria seems stuck in…

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence has become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and interact with the world around us. From virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles, AI is reshaping our society in profound ways.…

The evolution of regulations in healthcare has been a complex and iterative process, influenced by several factors including advances in medicine and technology, shifting social and economic conditions, and evolving political and public attitudes. Healthcare regulations have developed to address…