When we were young, the description of someone who read “ten books” (Ó kàwé mẹ́wàá) depicted those who successfully completed their secondary education. Why ten, one may wish to ask …
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Entrepreneurship in Nigeria: A battle against odds
Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as a journey of innovation, financial independence, and self-actualisation. But in Nigeria, it is more of a battle — a relentless struggle against an unforgiving system. …
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The crisis in the Senate between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has created some embarrassment for Nigeria. On February 20, 2025, the senator …
Read More »Four situations you don’t need a comma
Commas are among the most useful punctuation marks in English. Across genres, they perform functions strategic to effective communication. For instance, they come in handy when we are listing items …
Read More »Presidential monologue – Part 54
Good morning, Mr President. I write about the simmering crisis of governance in Rivers State. In the din of the crisis, it is generally seen as Siminalayi Fubara vs. Nyesom …
Read More »2027: A crossroads of choice
We are at midterm, which means that the next electoral cycle has already started. Unfortunately, governance will begin to slow down as politicking and jockeying for advantage become more pronounced, …
Read More »What manner of rule of law?
Last week, elders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), visited Aso Villa, to seek President Tinubu’s intervention in the political crises going in Rivers State. The post What manner …
Read More »Impact of AI and robotics on business: New era of innovation, efficiency
In recent years, the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics has transformed the global business landscape. The post Impact of AI and robotics on business: New era of …
Read More »NELFUND and Nigeria’s future: Every student has path to success
There is an often-repeated truth that the cost of denying young people access to education is far greater than the price of funding it. The post NELFUND and Nigeria’s future: …
Read More »Nigerians still in dire state
A friend called to ask me if it was true that the electricity distribution company had not supplied our estate with electricity for almost one week. I was not surprised …
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