Southern Nigeria leaders as stooges of hegemonists
By BEN OGU Every question tends to elicit an answer to a puzzle, and without presuming or presupposing, it anticipates a clarification, which it can establish or refute based on known and extant behaviors. From the 1914 amalgamation and the imposed name Nigeria on the numerous nationalities of former British colonies, to the incident of […]
Tailoring tobacco control to fit Africa’s unique needs
By Dr Tendai Mhizha Across the world, countries are racing to become “smoke-free”, and some have already made remarkable progress. Sweden, for example, recently announced that only around 4.5 percent of its population still smoke cigarettes — the lowest reported rate in Europe. Their success has been celebrated as a model for others to follow. […]
Again, the world stands still for Soludo
While Ndi Anambra were searching for certificates of some candidates in the Anambra guber election in a haystack, in the far-flung United States…
Edo’s re-enactment of Obaseki’s education reforms
By CRUSOE OSAGIE One year after taking office, the Edo State Government under Governor Monday Okpebholo appears to be rediscovering itself. The government has quietly begun retracing its steps and restoring the very initiatives it once dismantled. In what now seems like a reluctant awakening, it has started to re-enact key reforms initiated under the Godwin […]
Prof Amupitan and Nigerian democracy
By AMINU JAHUN Since the approval of his appointment by the National Council of State as INEC Chairman, and subsequent endorsement by the Senate, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan has been a recipient of torrential congratulatory messages, prayers and unsolicited advice, some in good faith and others outrightly opportunistic. But many pundits would rather join the prayerful […]
Why marketing alone isn’t enough; the silent power of PR in brand growth
Every brand wants the spotlight. Marketing helps you get noticed, but PR is what makes people remember and trust you
The Invisible Threat: Why African SMEs are new playground for cybercriminals
Across Africa, a dangerous misconception persists: cybercriminals only target large corporations. The truth is far more alarming
Forget antecedents, let’s support Dangote Refinery
By SUNNY IKHIOYA If the battle between the Dangote Refinery and the Labour unions had taken place a decade or more ago, it would have been a no contest. The refinery would have been brought to its knees within hours. But a lot has happened within that lifespan, tempered by the variables of time, chance, technology, […]
Why the future of HR belongs to innovators, not administrators
Human Resources in Africa has grown significantly over the past twenty years. Organizations are investing in systems, certifications, and technology
State creation, political frivolities and the Anioma question
By DUMBI OSANI From the late 19th century to the early 20th, the world witnessed the “Partition of Africa’ by European powers. The motives for the partition are well known; and many of the contradictions that resulted from that colonial assault still persist today. Nigeria is a product of that European colonial abuse. Now, in the first […]
New INEC Chairman: Before the expectation begins
By Ezenwa Nwagwu Since the appointment of Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), commentators and analysts have already begun setting expectations and agenda as usual. Many of the commentaries I have read and listened to have been dominated by questions around the personality of the new Chairman […]
