Mobile money has exploded across African economies as an enabler of financial inclusion by bringing in large swaths of the population that remained unbanked into the fold to participate in …
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Sogolo’s moral values and social change in Nigeria – Part 2
We continue our reading of Professor Godwin Sogolo’s rich thoughts on the values of morality that we need in the land. Role of moral values in defining social change Moral …
Read More »Kumuyi at 83: Beyond the preacher’s cassock
There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor polite, not popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him he is right.—Martin …
Read More »Nigeria’s uncivil service: Dead workers drawing living wages
Nigeria is blessed with innumerable citizens who love their country and seek its success, peace, and prosperity. They are men and women with a sense of loyalty, indubitable love, and a deeply felt affective attachment to the nation. These are called patriots. …
Read More »When Tinubu and Ramaphosa met
President Bola Tinubu attended the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa for a second term in office. It was right that the Nigerian leader was personally present at …
Read More »Resurgence of cholera and matters arising
Now that the cholera epidemic is back on our shores, I hope we learn lessons that will last. This is important because this year’s epidemic is particularly of greater concern, with …
Read More »When an elderly president stumbles, in which direction does he look?
Yoruba people have a proverb that translates, “When a youth stumbles, they look ahead; when an elderly stumbles, they look backwards.” As a child, I thought the proverb was talking …
Read More »Unsung heroes: Celebrating fathers beyond father’s day
Father’s day, celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June, is a special occasion dedicated to honouring and appreciating the contributions, sacrifices, and love of fathers and father figures. While …
Read More »Multigenerational wealth: The power of documenting the past
Accomplished individuals often seek to ensure that their legacies are preserved and transmitted effectively to future generations. In Nigeria, where socio-cultural values and economic landscapes present unique challenges and opportunities, …
Read More »The coastal highway wonder-gift to Nigerians!
I have said it necessarily ad-nauseam that by mere simple common sense that God (or if anybody else prefers then, nature) endowed every human being with, it is very easily …
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