Why voting should be made mandatory for all in Nigeria
In the quest to recruit political officeholders in the state, the democratic principle recognises periodic elections as the best way…
Nigerian businesses, messaging and customer engagement in digital era
BUSINESSES in Nigeria are currently faced with numerous challenges, including fast-changing global economic conditions, a new post-pandemic reality, as well…
Setting national security agenda for incoming admin
THE world over, security of life and property remains a top priority of every government. It is a known fact …
Senate presidency: Why Tinubu matters
OLUSEGUN Aremu Okikiolakan Obasanjo, a retired Army General and former Head of State, had won the February 27, 1999, presidential…
Nigeria takes seat in smart Africa alliance’s digital train
THE drivers of Nigeria’s digitalization process are widely applauded for their proactive initiatives to maximize the country’s gain from Information…
Takeaways from the season two of AKSG inter-ministerial briefing
Sequel to my previous series on the season one of Akwa Ibom State Government Inter-ministerial Briefing held in Uyo, where…
The journey to sustainable aviation
The aviation sector has pledged, like most, to reach Net Zero by 2050. From the International Air Transport Association (IATA)…
Taraba: Citizen’s high hopes from incoming govt
ON May 29, 2023, most states in Nigeria will witness the exchange of power baton from one administration to another…
Oronto Natei Douglas (1966 – 2015): An exceptional enthusiast for justice and development
“Life is short. Life is short. Life is short. Make hay while the sun shines. Make hay while the sun…
iDICE: Renewing strategic collaboration for helping Nigerian youths take innovation, commercialisation paths
Africa is widely described today as the youngest population in the world. This accolade did not just come on its…
FIRS, new Excel sheet and VAT returns: A cause for concern
LET me start this treatise with three Yoruba proverbs. The first one translates loosely as: A man not wanted in…
Beyond the CV: What algorithms measure and miss in tech hiring
By Ene Ojaide For years, the first step in hiring followed a familiar pattern. Candidates prepared a CV, hiring managers…
Social media and drug abuse among youth
By Philemon Akwu THE arrest of drug traffickers and seizures of illicit substances by the National Drug Law Enforcement…
Biometric data of inmates and national security
Inwalomhe Donald IN a bid to ensure national security and adequate profiling of prison inmates, the Nigerian government has captured…
The encore at national legislative institute
INSPIRED by his first tenure as the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, (NILDS), the…
Understanding the imperatives of NDDC, PPP summit
AS an interventionist agency, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), with the mandate to drive the process of developing Nigeria’s…
2023 elections: A bane or boon of democracy in Nigeria?
It is no longer news that Nigeria, the most populous and largest economy in Africa with indelible marks on various…
NAICOM and the cut-throat motor insurance fees
Felix Oboagwina AS last year drew to a close, the 58 insurance firms in Nigeria under the umbrella of…
Kyari: Repositioning Nigeria’s oil behemoth
WHEN Mele Kyari assumed duty as the Group Managing Director of the now defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on…
Inter-Ministerial Briefing: Mark of distinction for Udom Emmanuel
Ubong-Abasi Francis I would like to open this piece by making a fair attempt to recollect the remarks by the…
