Beyond Giving: How companies can use corporate philanthropy to build stronger, self-sustaining communities
By Sam Ogbemi Daibo For decades, the relationship between companies and their host communities in Nigeria has largely been defined by projects. A company builds a classroom, renovates a health centre, provides boreholes, awards scholarships or rehabilitates a road. These interventions can be valuable. They meet real needs and often improve lives. But after decades […]
As editors prepare to go to Enugu
By Tony Onyima Dear Colleagues, The countdown is on. Between June 26 and 28, 2025, the Nigerian Guild of Editors will converge once again – this time in the welcoming arms of Enugu, the coal city. The biennial conference promises robust discussions, professional reflection, and of course, the election of a new leadership team to […]
The Benue genocide
By NICK DAZANG Before now, and for reasons best known to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had preferred either to delegate or outsource his hallowed duties as the country’s Commander-in-Chief and Mourner-in-Chief to his minions. His minions, thus invested with presidential power, instead of showing compassion and fellow-feeling to their compatriots, carry on with haughtiness and uncommon […]
Imperatives of eradicating disguised unemployment with transparent recruitment
By BAMIDELE ATOYEBI A retired NNPC director once confided in me: “If I were appointed as GMD of NNPC, the first thing I’d do is lay off hundreds of staff who contribute nothing. Many of them got in through godfathers or bribery and lack the technical know-how to move the company forward.” His words, while harsh, reflected […]
Interrogating and understanding Tompolo’s romance with Tinubu
By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU Caution is a priceless word. Caution wards off waiting monsters and dangers when timely released to the concerned person. Differently, words are chosen to create a safe path for people to walk on, particularly for people who are already on a landmine-laden path. Developments in Nigeria indicate clearly that the time has come for […]
Between patriot Faleke and his stewardship of selflessness
By Ali A. Ali In the corridors of power, where politics often wears a mask of self-interest, Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke stands out as a shining beacon of hope. For two years, he has walked the halls of the 10th Assembly, leaving a trail of transformative impact in his wake. With every bill sponsored, […]
