How impunity fuels Nigeria’s underdevelopment
Jide Ojo writes… Over time, I have been reflecting on Nigeria’s underdevelopment status despite our great potential. Many say our problem is leadership; others think it is followership. Not a few have also identified corruption, nepotism, lack of…
Why Youth Entrepreneurs Are Key To Tackling Climate Change in Africa
Tony Elumelu wrote… I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that to effectively tackle climate change within the African context, from Egypt to Nigeria to South Africa, we…
Agony in Gaza
No respite anywhere, just blood, tears and uncertainty. The recent escalation in Gaza paints a harrowing picture of lives devastated by war. Among the tragic stories is that of the al-Dalou family, whose anguish has captured the world’s attention.…
Corruption Must be Tired – O.Barat
When Nigeria knew corruption, she embraced it and impregnated it. Unfazed by its unnatural nutrient. Nigeria, despite being Africa’s largest economy and having abundant natural resources, continues to grapple with widespread poverty and systemic…
Preserving The Memory Of Herbert Wigwe – Duke Of Shomolu
Herbert, how In remember him – Duke of Shomolu Herbert Wigwe was a man whose impact was profound, yet his life was cut short, leaving behind a legacy that continues to stir reflections. He earns his description as a visionary in finance,…
A Man’s Monologue – DOS
I beat her. She cheated with seven men. She insulted my mother, took out a loan using my house as collateral without telling me, and now I’ve lost my home. Wait, there’s more. She smokes, she’s addicted to drugs, and refuses to change. She’s…
Competence and Loyalty Controversy by Bolutife Oluwadele
I had three conversations recently that dissected the issues of competence and loyalty. I led two of those conversations, while the third one was at the instance of a passive listener to our first conversation. In the first conversation, I reiterated my…
The Paradox of Declining Optimism by Bolutife Oluwadele
It is often said that hope is the last thing a person loses before giving up finally on all fronts. In essence, hope is sometimes built on incurable optimism. That means hoping against all hopes. Therein lies the paradox of declining optimism. When being…
Sex and its Threat to Corporate Existence – DOS
Workplace sexual relationship is breeding crazy stats in Nigeria. Did you know that over 44% of females in Nigerian workplaces have reported sexual harrasment or abuse of any kind while another 34% of males have reported same? Are you aware that if we…
This ‘Yahoo Culture’ Has to Go!
“I am taking back what these white bigots stole from us“. Femi Elesin ( Not real name ) silently muttered as he overlooked the artistic lush that sprung underneath his raised balcony. He was one of the cyber ‘baddies‘ perpetually…