Gov Peter Obi and record of public debt in Anambra
By Law Mefor Our attention has been drawn to a viral post by a former Governor of Anambra, HE Mr. Peter Obi, CON, on what he described as “Phantom Debts and Ecological Loan Fallacy”, which presumably was in response to some statements in a podcast by the Anambra State Commissioner for Finance. We understand that […]
From Founder-Led to Institution-Led: The hard transition African businesses must make
By Dr. Cornelius Collins Balogun Across Africa, the story of business growth is often inseparable from the story of the founder. Enterprises are built through personal sacrifice, relentless energy, and the force of an individual’s vision. Founders are not only owners; they are rainmakers, decision-makers, deal-closers, and problem-solvers. In many cases, this founder-led intensity is […]
Political science training and the non-academic career paths in perspective
One often hears in conversations such questions as, what can one do with Classics and Philosophy, or Sociology and Political Science?
Lagos 2027: President Tinubu’s litmus test
By TAYO WILLIAMS The time is ticking fast. Months are fast narrowing to weeks. It is 10 months to the 2027 general election. Yet, an eerie silence pervades the entire Lagos political landscape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose imprimatur will decide many political fates, is battling a different kind of headache far from his re-election challenge. […]
Food Security Challenge: Why cold chain infrastructure Is an investment Nigeria cannot ignore
By Opeoluwa Runsewe Nigeria’s food security conversation has traditionally focused on production volumes such as tonnes harvested, hectares cultivated and annual output growth. While these indicators matter, they do not fully capture the structural challenge facing Nigeria’s agricultural economy. A large share of food produced across the country never reaches consumers in good condition because […]
Success is not supposed to break us
By YINKA OLAITO There is a quiet crisis unfolding among young Nigerians, one that rarely makes headlines because it hides behind achievements, promotions, degrees and curated smiles. It is the crisis of burnout; the psychological exhaustion that comes not from failure, but paradoxically, from the relentless pursuit of success. In a recent conversation with mental health […]
