When knowledge produces casualties
By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA Humanity has never possessed as much knowledge, technology and productive capacity as it does today. Yet millions remain hungry, billions struggle with inadequate housing or insecure livelihoods, and countless people are excluded from the opportunities that could transform their lives. Why does this happen? If knowledge is supposed to improve human existence, […]
Of Buratai, SERAP and FOI request
By David Onmeje On a daily basis, I am delighted by the exploits of the Nigerian Army under Lt Gen Tukur Buratai in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. I must add that I have been a great fan of his from the very day he was appointed the Chief of Army Staff by President […]
2019: My three fear factors about the election
Selling and buying of votes could torpedo the forthcoming elections
There is no way Nigeria is returning to its past
In this past three and a half years of the Buhari presidency, one, thankfully, has learnt, experienced and been part of quite a number of things. One of those things is the amount of dedication, the depth of patriotic zeal and sheer hard-work that is going on in this administration.
Proposed arraignment of Justice Onnoghen: Again I say two wrongs do not make a right – Afe Babalola
I have just received news of the proposed arraignment of the Justice Walter Onnogen, Chief Justice of Nigeria before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on allegations of failure to fully declare his assets. Without mincing words, I am as taken aback at this development in the same way as I was when not too long ago, the D.S.S invaded the homes of some Judicial officers, including Justices of the Supreme Court in the middle of the night on allegations of corruption.
Perspective: Is advanced technology creating or killing jobs?
ARE advanced technologies – artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, virtual reality, mass 3D printing, biotechnology, chatbots, deep learning, drones, augmented reality and smart objects – creating or killing jobs?
