Governance - 07 JUN 2021

We live in a successful failed state

What does it mean to be a successful failed state and how do we fix it?

Governance - 21 OCT 2020

This is not a democracy

The trouble with Nigeria

Governance - 11 OCT 2020

Activism is alive in Nigeria

Nigeria's appetite for activism has awoken as the youth spearhead #ENDSARS protests across the country.

Finance - 15 FEB 2018

Nigerians are not real entrepreneurs

The idea that the Nigerian landscape is filled with entrepreneurs is one that falls flat on deeper analysis.

Governance - 30 JAN 2018

Why Your Vote is Incomplete

If Nigerian voters choose not to educate themselves, should they be voting?

Governance - 18 JAN 2018

Who Needs Traditional Rulers?

We take a look at two opposing perspectives on the roles of traditional rulers in Nigeria.

Governance - 11 JAN 2018

2018 is NOT an Election Year

Nigerian elections may be necessary, but do not quite benefit the average man.

Governance - 09 OCT 2017

What is Nigerian Restructuring?

Explainer: the common view is that restructuring refers to the transfer of powers from FG to State governments

Governance - 02 OCT 2017

Governors Are Working

How do you judge the performance of an elected official?

Governance - 20 SEP 2017

Biafra: The Cost of Conflict

The cost of military conflict in Nigeria's South East region grows as Biafra demands grow.

Governance - 24 AUG 2017

Nigeria Does Not Need You

Fela Anikulapo Kuti teaches us a valuable lesson about the interaction between the Nigeria and its citizens

Governance - 20 JUL 2017

Nigeria Needs Policies, Not Politics

Over time, it has become clear that Nigerian politicians place too much emphasis on politics, not policies.

Governance - 26 JUN 2017

Corruption Will Not Kill Nigeria

Corruption dominates Nigeria's political landscape, leaving no space for any other meaningful conversation.

Governance - 12 JUN 2017

Why do Nigerians celebrate June 12th?

We take a look at why Nigerians annually celebrate June 12th.

Governance - 12 JUN 2017

Why did Babangida cancel the June 12 elections?

We take a look at the primary reasons behind IBB's decision to annul the June 12 elections.

Governance - 11 MAY 2017

In Media, Chibok Trusts

As we celebrate the release of 82 Chibok girls, we take a look at how the media shaped the narrative.

Governance - 03 MAY 2017

My President is Sick

What does President Buhari's absentia leadership mean for his administration and the confidence of the people?

Governance - 26 APR 2017

Presidential U-Turn: Are You Convinced?

Between Buhari's critics and his supporters, how do we judge his administration's latest actions?

Governance - 07 APR 2017

God and Meningitis

In light of the meningitis outbreak, we take a look at how politicians exploit religion.

Governance - 12 JAN 2017

No Victor, No Vanquished

As Nigeria marks 47 years since the end of the Civil War, we take a look at the historical place of Biafra.

Finance - 16 DEC 2015

Money Laundering Matters II

Money laundering has imposed subtle psychological and cultural costs on Nigerian society.

Finance - 11 DEC 2015

Comply or Explain?

The business environment in Nigeria still requires strict regulation for effective governance.

Governance - 20 NOV 2015

The Voters Return

A disgruntled Nigerian electorate will soon return to the polls for a number of gubernatorial elections.

Finance - 15 NOV 2015

Triple Bottom Line

Corporate Social Responsibility remains a vital but unexplored aspect of the Nigerian business agenda.

Governance - 28 OCT 2015

Jobs for the boys

Ministerial nominations have resurrected criticisms of political patronage, but can this be avoided?

Finance - 18 OCT 2015

Money Laundering Matters I

Tackling money laundering in Nigeria requires going beyond arraigning corrupt public officials.

Governance - 08 OCT 2015

Fiscal Federalism: The States

NIgeria's feeding bottle federalism has discouraged states from seeking economic self-sufficiency.

Governance - 04 OCT 2015

Fiscal Federalism: The Centre

The centre-dependence of Nigeria's federal structure has lasting economic implications.

Economy - 10 SEP 2015

9-5 vs. 5-9

In the Nigerian business environment, the concept of the ‘side hustle’ has become a national phenomenon.

100 days: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The centre-dependence of Nigeria's federal structure has lasting economic implications.

Finance - 19 AUG 2015

Capital Market Integrity

A more robust regulatory framework focused on disclosure and transparency will enhance the capital markets.

Governance - 16 AUG 2015

A game of numbers

A human inability to grasp the intrinsic value of money has long been exploited as a political and media tool.

Governance - 12 AUG 2015

Scramble for the National Cake

Nigeria's version of the American dream and the resulting culture of governance that has developed over time.

Governance - 07 AUG 2015

Pardoned for Senate

The growing trend of ex governors taking up seats in the Senate after leaving office is a cause for concern.

Governance - 01 AUG 2015

Too little legislative governance

The crisis in the National Assembly is a reminder to Nigeria about the misplaced priorities of its leaders.

Governance - 01 AUG 2015

One too many

Nigeria’s stability as one nation comes under regular scrutiny on certain occasions.

Governance - 28 JUL 2015

Our local statesman

The legacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan has been largely influenced by his post election concession.