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…
When Men go Hunting – F.Egbemode
Monogamy is a tough call. One-man-one-woman can only be the title of a book, it can’t be law or most men will end up in jail. Fine, women cheat too but for today, let’s just concentrate on the men. Men are used to hunting. They see a woman endowed…
Why the Cocoa Research Institute Should Disengage from Unrelated Projects
The Cocoa Research Institute was created to focus on the development and advancement of cocoa and other cash crops. Doing otherwise subjects it to unnecessary scrutiny. In other words, when it diverts its resources to unrelated projects like street…
Dangote Refinery: A Phoenix Ready for its Ash?
Its still a bit tricky that Nigeria has granted the Dangote Refinery the authority to set its own gasoline prices, according to a recent government decision. However, this landmark development positions Africa’s largest oil refinery, owned by billionaire…
Investigative Journalism is a Threat, Abandon it
If you like to investigate in posturing the truth, think again. It hurts to tell to truth but if you plan telling it in Nigeria, it is a lot worse. The unravelling in media circles recently has been nightmarish. In Nigeria, the environment for…