The International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC) 2024 took place on November 12–13 in Lagos, Nigeria, assembling global stakeholders to delve into the transformative potential of financial inclusion. Focusing on the …
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Nigeria’s undisputed political sensation and Labour Party’s presidential aspirant in the 2023 elections Mr. Peter Obi continues to bestride the country’s political firmament like the Shakespearean Colossus. His unrelenting consistency …
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It’s not for nothing that she is fondly referred to as Ngozi Wahala in many enlightened quarters. Truth is they no longer make women like her anywhere on Planet Earth. …
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By Caro-Ann Aricha Ogri There is nothing like a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives… Audre Lorde Lois Auta had polio when she was two and this left her consigned to a wheelchair. But it has not hindered her from being …
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By Dorcas Edet Global warming, which is the long-term increase in temperature of the earth’s surface as a result of greenhouse gas emissions, is the leading cause of climate change. …
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The Lakurawa Insurgency: A Growing Threat to Security in Northwest Nigeria
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehAbstract Nigeria’s security crisis has reached a critical juncture with the emergence of Lakurawa, an insurgent group linked to Islamic State and rooted in the borderlands of Niger and Mali. …
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The Baltasar Endonga Saga: A Disturbing Insight into Abuse of Power and Public Trust
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehA recent scandal involving prominent Equatorial Guinean official Baltasar Ebang Engonga has sent shockwaves through the country and beyond, raising questions about accountability, ethics, and the often fragile relationship between …
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Ijesas are distinctive! They are known for their discerning nature and exceptional brilliance. Their rich history reveals fascinating connections. For the record, they are the masterminds behind Osomaalo, a pioneering …
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Under its current management, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a series of robust initiatives to fortify Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves and enhance confidence in the naira, …
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Wole Soyinka’s The Trial of Brother Jero and Ngugi wa Thiongo’s The Trial of Dedan Kimathi dramatize trial in different, compelling strata through creative literary imagination. While the lead character …