Although it is invisible, 17th century English philosopher, physician and medical researcher John Locke described a newborn’s mind as a tabula rasa – a clean, unused slate. Born 224 years …
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Nigeria needs no handouts
With just a few weeks into his second coming as US President; Donald Trump has stirred up plenteous hornets’ nests around the world. One of the hornets’ nests is Trump’s …
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Even after Pastor Enoch Adeboye had distanced himself from the arrest of a TikToker who disrespected him Olumide Ogunsanwo (SeaKing), the church PR unit still put out a notice overriding …
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There is a well-known economic principle that a rising tide lifts all boats and yachts. In that spirit, industrialised nations like the U.S. and China must acknowledge that Africa—home to …
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Last week, I wrote a short LinkedIn post about the topic, and the reactions were very interesting. They showed that many professionals were interested in this topic. The post Uncovering …
Read More »Routine rush to join ruling party – Part 3
Others were Mr. Michael Audu Buba, Alhaji Shehu Usman, Galadima Maska, Habib Raji Abdullahi, Alhaji Mu’azu Gambo, Alhaji Sani Okin, Mallam Hassan Ahmed, Alhaji Audu Anance, Alhaji Dalhatu Bida, Mallam …
Read More »Reading list for public servants and reform managers
Since its inauguration many decades ago, public administration has generated a permanent discursive framework that ensures that it has the theoretical and practical contents to sustain the professionalism and efficiency …
Read More »One man, one beast: Like the University of Botswana, like Hubaland
The University of Botswana was established in 1982, marking a significant milestone as the first university in the country. This advancement came about after the collaboration between Botswana, Lesotho, and …
Read More »On NiMet’s seasonal climate prediction for 2025
These days, the weather could be somewhat confusing. It seems never to be able to make up its mind on the way to go. Take Abuja for example. Just when …
Read More »President Trump’s transformation of the democratic system
President Donald J. Trump is actively reshaping the global political landscape, navigating the tension between globalisation and fragmentation to establish a new order in the United States and, by extension, …
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