What do Airtel, Fidelity bank and Lekki Gardens have in common?
By Temiloluwa Johnson A telecoms giant, a bank and a property developer. On paper, nothing. On ARCON’s honours list, quite a lot. A telecoms giant, a bank and a property developer. On paper, nothing. On ARCON’s honours list, quite a lot. One connects millions of phone calls a day. One looks after people’s money. One […]
Unleashing Africa’s AI dividend: How generative AI can reshape governance
By Ridwan Sorunke Africa stands at the threshold of a new technological frontier. As global interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerates, a growing body of research suggests that the continent’s greatest opportunity may lie not just in building AI systems, but in applying them to improve governance, enhance public participation, and close long-standing information gaps. […]
NDDC’s 25th Anniversary: Matters Arising
By Braeyi Ekiye Credit must be given to former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his desperation in finding ‘lasting solution’ to the festering crisis in the Niger Delta. In spite of being the economic and financial muscle of the Nigerian State, since 1956 when petroleum was found in the region, the Niger Delta has remained underdeveloped. […]
Which way is Nigeria ?
By Basil Onwukwe The dream of lasting peace in Nigeria remains a fleeting illusion until fundamental human rights are equal and guaranteed for all. Without this, the pursuit of economic growth and political stability can never be fully realized. Righteousness exalts a nation, and doing things right is not an option. Let’s not pretend that […]
Enugu and two-years of connecting the dots of affordable housing
By GABRIEL OGIDI With the coming on stream of the Coal City Eastern Alliance, Independence layout Extension, River View Estate and Unity Estate Emene, there is a universal convergence of encomium on Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for placing his best foot forward through the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation, ESHDC, to provide affordable mass […]
A Dove’s peaceful landing
After five years of tour of duty as a Vice Chancellor, Professor Noah Yusuf bows out gracefully after a resoundingly successful headship of the fast growing Islamic faith-based citadel of learning,Al-Hikmah University.
