Towards reforming Nigeria’s civil service
IT is the tradition that whenever a new government is formed, it comes along with its own agenda, policies and…
Securing heritage sites from disasters
HERITAGE is a living and dynamic concept, interwoven with people and places; it is an expression of cultural diversity and…
Let the poor breathe!!!
IN the history of our nation, only petroleum products have suffered more incessant increments in prices than electricity tariff in…
Enabling nano and micro businesses in Africa
THE informal economy makes up a significant proportion of the African economy which is characterised largely by nano and micro…
10 years of Chibok abduction: An indignity to fundamental obligations of government
On April 14, 2014, 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped from a government secondary school in Chibok, a town in Borno State,…
ANALYSIS: Ondo APC guber primaries falls short of democratic ideals
The governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state on April 20th was marred by significant…
The value of books and reading
The quality, quantity and diversity of books produced by a society are important indicators of that society’s level of development.…
Prioritising post-testing healthcare needs of the secretive, reclusive
NOBODY wants to fall sick or contract a disease. Nevertheless, falling sick or contracting a disease is a fact of…
Unmasking lies; exposing smear campaign against DR Tinuade Sanda
In her evaluation and submission on quality leadership and administrative skills, the former Prime Minister of Philippines, Gloria Aroyo, posited…
YOUTHOCRACY: A Treat to Democracy
Who is afraid of the youths? Since the commencement of the 21st century, democracy has been presented to us as…
Okwadike Chukwuemeka Ezeife: A life well-lived
He wore a grey goatie. The term “goatie” dates back to the ancient Empires of Rome and Greece, with Pan…
Yusuf Bichi: Between the spymaster and a celebrity
I was disturbed watching videos of a young man dressed in designer outfits, adorned with expensive wristwatches and shoes, displaying…
The dangers of Islamophobia
Conversations on Islam and global politics will always come up. So, it did in the last few days with various…
Helping neonates communicate beyond crying
THE early stages of life are a critical period for neonates, commonly known as newborn babies. During this time, they…
The doctors are back in Borno…
GRATITUDE, they say, does not play around. It goes straight for the heart. It is what happens when we stop…
Man’s Frantic Will to Live: A Review of Cheta Igbokwe’s Brother-Brother
It was my first time seeing a play written by Cheta Igbokwe, and so there was not a particular thing…
A quintessential leader, administrator par excellence
A quintessential leader is a person with character traits that distinguish him among people in leadership positions. Profesor Razaq Olatunde…
Mr President, Nigeria must first love its citizens
The security and welfare of the people (of Nigeria) shall be the primary purpose of government— The Constitution of the…
Revisiting the Sokoto Manifesto
Ten years ago, Professors Malami Buba and Nuhu Yaqubgave me the opportunity to give the Keynote Address at the First…
Building Resilient Engineering Teams: Fostering Collaboration and Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment.
By: Oluwasegun Haziz Given the accelerated nature of modern society, where technology evolves rapidly and customer expectations shift rapidly, engineering…
