Beyond the Dangote IPO: What happens when the promise is tested
Unless you have been deliberately avoiding the news lately, chances are that you have heard something about the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO). It is difficult not to. Open your email or banking app and you are likely to find an invitation to subscribe. Take a leisurely scroll through social media and you will […]
Standing up to the World Bank/IMF – between Buhari, the deep blue sea and Tinubu
By Rabiu Yau Ahmed Every Nigerian President leaves behind a legacy of the policies adopted while in office, its results providing grounds for subsequent praise or criticism. In the case of former President, Muhammadu Buhari, the disparaging narratives about his administration may not be leaving the media soon, especially as the current administration and its […]
Africa faces barriers in generative AI development; experts push for local innovation
By Olayinka Omolere In a rapidly evolving field dominated by major players from the U.S., EU, and China, Africa’s presence in the global generative AI landscape remains limited. Generative AI has made significant strides since 2022, when OpenAI launched its groundbreaking chatbot, positioning itself as a global leader. However, with few African companies in the […]
Tackling epidemics through crisis communication in public health
By HARAFAT MUKADAM NIGERIA has long been grappling with a multifaceted humanitarian crisis that encompasses diverse and complex challenges. From armed conflicts in the North-East involving groups like Boko Haram to banditry violence in the North-West and farmer-pastoral conflicts in the Middle Belt, the nation’s troubles are pervasive. Climate change has further exacerbated these issues, contributing […]
As Ogbonnaya Onu begins final journey
By Ebuka Nwankwo The late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu carved a niche in the political and intellectual landscape of Nigeria as a distinguished scholar and political leader. His life and career embody his essence. He lived out his belief in dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to national development. As a nationalist and an illustrious son of […]
Bobrisky saga: A symbol of Naija’s endless cruise
By CHRIS AGBEDO Once again, the spectacle that is Nigeria continues to unfold, and at the centre of it all currently is none other than the controversial social media fad, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. As the news reports from Vanguard newspaperS indicate, Bobrisky has been rushed to the Police Hospital in Falomo, Lagos, after […]
