The Thread: Human capacity development is the only way forward for Nigeria

Amara Nwankpa, IT specialist and social commentator, has called it as he sees it: Nigeria is in trouble if the government doesn’t focus on the things that really matter. The development of human capacity is imperative if the story of the next generation of Nigerians is going to be different from that of the current one.... Read More

economy, education, growth, nigeria

October 2, 2016

Opinion: The true secret of becoming successful

by Tony Ogunlowo We all want to be successful in life; whether it is in our professional or private lives. We want successful relationships’, successful careers and we want to be seen as being successful in everything we do in the eyes of the world. Schools of thought will have us believe that to be... Read More

entrepreneurship, mark zuckerberg, Success

October 2, 2016

Opinion: How modernization came to ‘destroy everything’

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba Today I had that weird and strange feeling again. That feeling that life is changing at a break-neck speed. That feeling that if one is not paying attention one would be left behind. The feeling that expecting things to remain normal and comfortable is an illusion that can only lead to... Read More

banking, calabar, Change, computers, future, modernisation, Standard Trust Bank, union bank

October 2, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Dear Sultan, Fulani herdsmen are not foreign terrorists

by Jude Ndukwe At the advent of renewed mindless attacks by Fulani herdsmen on fellow Nigerians with the height of it all coming in Agatu and Enugu where, as usual, hundreds of innocent and defenceless citizens were mowed down in cold blood, invasions which caused a huge outcry among well-meaning Nigerians and the international community,... Read More

Audu Ogbeh, boko haram, economic terrorist, Fulani herdsmen, lai mohammed, Muslims, nigeria

October 2, 2016

Opinion: A biblical reflection on divorce

by Gideon Odoma INTRODUCTION Talking about divorce is a most delicate enterprise. A hush — sometimes vacuous but usually uneasy — invades the atmosphere once the word is mentioned. Yet, as Christians, we must look at the painful subject faithfully, under the governing light of scripture: with surgical care, with sensitivity, with consideration, and with... Read More

bible, Christianity, divorce, Religion

October 2, 2016

The Thread: That moment when Eldee bashed the media over Amber Rose’s Slut Walk

Lanre Dabiri the rapper, better known by his stage name Eldee, stylized as eLDee, is not happy today at all. He has been on Twitter ranting about Slut Walks, hoes and his daughters. Clearly, Amber Rose and her ilk have gotten under his skin. Eldee is worried about the kind of future his daughters would... Read More

Amber Rose, eldee the don, lanre, prostitutes, role models, slut shame, Slut walk

October 2, 2016

Opinion: Before you make that trip back home to Nigeria

by Babafemi Aderounmu “In as much as you try to, you can never be adequately prepared for your return to motherland unless of course you have a fortune and trust fund waiting for you upon your return”. It has been a year and 10 months approximately that I made my “un-expected return” back to Nigeria... Read More

abroad, diaspora, France, nigeria, Returnee

October 2, 2016

Opinion: Northern Nigeria and the quest for Federalism

by Ugochukwu Amasike Once upon a time, before the era of coups and counter coups in pre-oil Nigeria, there were four financially independent and uninhibited regions, namely: Northern Region, Western Region, Mid-Western Region, and Eastern Region. They all maximised their unique comparative advantages for the development of their respective societies and for the overall development... Read More

agriculture, atiku abubakar, Federalism, nigeria, Northern Nigeria, osibanjo, political systems

October 2, 2016

Opinion: Change begins, but who goes first?

by Johnson Abbaly “If you want to go quickly go alone, if you want to go far, go together” – African Proverb The folktale is told of the King who was on state visit to another kingdom. He had a diminished entourage and to make up for the short fall he swelled his ranks with... Read More

Change, Change begins with me campaign, education, human capital, nigeria, president buhari

October 2, 2016

The Thread: The case of a job ad and slut-shaming

The other day we asked how far you will go to get a job. Well, this lady took to the streets with a cardboard in an attempt to find one. Bear in mind that this is not exactly novel. Few months ago, two ladies took this creative approach. The interesting twist is that she did not... Read More

Job Search, nigeria, prostitute, recession, slut shaming, twitter.

October 2, 2016

The Thread: The first line of Nigeria’s Constitution is a lie?

Anyone monitoring Nigerian Twitter today knows that Nigerians are waxing philosophical and eloquent on this Independence Day affair. Earlier on, we brought you a collection of tweets reflecting the thoughts of many Nigerians. We are not done yet. There’s more where that came from. Japheth Omojuwa, who wears many hats- farmer, public speaker, social commentator... Read More

Independence Day, japhet omojuwa, nigeria, October 1st, Unity

October 2, 2016

Opinion: Interest rate level and its effect on the Nigerian economy

by Dele Awogbeoba One of the four disastrous policies that gave rise to Nigeria’s recession was discontinued by the Nigerian CBN about two months ago. Those four policies were (a) the policy of currency controls started in December 2014 (b) high interest rate policy in a recession (c) High CRR policy by the CBN in... Read More

CBN, economy, fiscal Policy, foreign currency, Forex, nigeria, recession

October 2, 2016

Opinion: Why the U.S must support Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank presidency

by Bade Adebolu In 2012, when former Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. (Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala signified her intention to run for the World Bank presidency, there was a quake – she was endorsed by a majority of the emerging economies. As a matter of fact, she was the candidate... Read More

Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iwela, Kim Jong, united states, World Bank

October 1, 2016

Deji Adeyanju: This is the worst Independence Day since 1960

by Deji Adeyanju October 1st is typically a day of celebration for Nigeria and Nigerians. It signifies the day Nigeria achieved independence from colonial rule and began the journey towards nationhood. In the past, October 1st was a day celebrated with pomp and pageantry as Nigerians savoured the taste of liberty. In the past, October... Read More

elections, Independence Day, nigeria, October 1st, president buhari

October 1, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: From luggage economy to knowledge economy – which way Nigeria?

There is this story of a Nigerian who decided to open a clinic and put a sign outside which reads: “Get treatment for $25 and if not cured, get $100 in return.” An American saw this as a great opportunity to earn easy $100 and goes to the clinic where he told the Nigerian, “I... Read More

Covenant Christian Centre, diversification, economy, knowledge, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, recession, Stomach infrastructure, the platform

October 1, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria at 56 and the worship of Baal

Nigeria is 56 years old today. Consequently it is time to speak some home-truths and look at where we are in the scheme of things. It is time to consider how well our governnent has fared since coming to power and to compare their record of service to previous governments that were in the saddle... Read More

56th anniversary, economy, Goodluck, Independence Day, Nigerai, October 1st, president buhari

October 1, 2016

The Thread: @elnathan_john’s polls explore the Nigerian state of mind this Independence

What would Independence Day be without a poll to give perspective as well as help us take stock on the things we have done wrong as a nation and what we can do better. Cue Elnathan John to the rescue. The lawyer, author and satirist, who tweets @elnathan_john has a few insightful questions on Twitter... Read More

elnathan john, Independence Day, nigeria, Nigeria @56, nigerian twitter, October 1

October 1, 2016

The Thread: Twitter Nigeria thinks today should be a national day of reflections, nothing more

As Nigeria marks her Independence anniversary today, Twitter is resounding with the hopes and dreams of the Nigerian citizenry. Some are full of optimism; a number reckon we have got nothing to celebrate; some would like us to use the day to meditate on where we’ve gone wrong as a nation and how we can... Read More

56th anniversary, Independence Day, nigeria, president buhari

October 1, 2016

Oby Ezekwesili: Before we sell public assets

As if the current unclear economic policy context was not disconcerting enough, the sudden emergence of a raging debate on the sale of public assets has escalated one’s fears that easier things seem to appear more attractive to the government. Yet, in public policy, it is wise to be wary of the easiest options. As... Read More

economy, er, fiscal policies, nigeria, nlng, nnpc, oil boom, sticky

September 30, 2016

Opinion: Our roles in helping our children to greatness

by Yemi Showunmi It is a great honour to welcome you all to this August occasion. Parents, Teachers, Guests, Visitors and all other protocols duly observed, let me start by stating the obvious ; God has blessed us with wonderful pupils in this school. As we thank God, we also thank our parents for making... Read More

children, intelligence gathering, parents, role learning, Teachers

September 30, 2016

Opinion: 10 reasons why there has to be Project Fame Season 10

by Oluwafemi Oguntamu As it is with everything good, the end of every Project Fame season leaves one with mixed feelings. The feeling of joy for having watched talented individuals blossom into superstars, and then that not so good feeling because you have to wait till at least 10 months to get into the groove that... Read More

MTN, Music, Project Fame, Season 10

September 30, 2016

Opinion: Not every cough from pro-Buhari is a sign of ailment

by Izuchukwu Aniagu Aguani Our country is deeply polarized, we know. And it is common to meet people who hate one another for the most silly reasons you can ever imagine. I have constantly met people telling me how much they hate President Buhari in particular and all that. Yes, some people hate him because... Read More

Buhar, Governance, nigeria, recession, south east

September 30, 2016

Opinion: No, Communication Service Tax can’t be a product of sound judgement

by Aribisala Tosin Isn’t it rather disappointing the argument put up by the Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, that scarcity of funds is the reason the Federal Government is seeking to levy a nine per cent tax on users of telecommunication services as an alternative revenue source to shore up a dwindling revenue base? The... Read More

nigeria, Tax, telecoms

September 30, 2016

The Thread: The trials of Brother Tolu Ogunlesi

Tolu Ogunlesi, who works as Special Assistant on Digital/New Media for Presidential Buhari is taking hits on Twitter for saying that middle class Nigeria’s problem is lamenting over Mastercards and shopping and overseas vacations. Twitter Nigeria has reacted to his tweets and here’s what they had to say: 'Stop talking about the past!' makes about... Read More

Aso Rock behaviour, president buhari, tolu ogunlesi, twitter.

September 30, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: On selling assets – The vultures are anxious to feast on Nigeria’s carcass

Vultures are birds of doom. They barely wait for you to be dead before they start ripping you apart. With their long necks and scrawny attires, they wish death on you and quite often bring it on. When a veritable source told me at the beginning of the “Change” transfer, that Nigeria’s top cabal had loaded some Ghana-must-gos... Read More

Buhari, CBN, Change begins with me campaign, Dangote, National assets, nigeria, senate

September 30, 2016

Opinion: Recession will grow Nigeria’s travel industry – I tell you how

by Olukayode Kolawole The International Monetary Funds (IMF) predicted in 2015 that Nigeria’s economy will slide into a recession in 2016 by 1.8 per cent. The forecast indicated that our economy will grow at a much slower pace than South Africa’s. Months after the prediction, truly, Nigeria slipped into a recession. Everywhere around the world,... Read More

calabar international festival, hospitality industry, IMF, Jumia, recession, Travel

September 30, 2016

Opinion: Who are you to your partner?

by Nike Adedokun We were planning to attend the ‘MTN Who Wants to be a millionaire show’ in the evening so he sent a message to his childhood friend who would be giving us a slot to get in. I was so curious about the message that I felt I should read what he sent to... Read More

boyfriends, girlfriends, Relationships, singles, warning signs

September 30, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: Nigeria’s ‘new sheriff’ is partial

This year, out of some 120 trucks of desperately needed food grains that were sent to the Boko Haram-ravaged northeast of Nigeria, a staggering 70 disappeared into thin air. This reported crime was not only an act of robbery, but an act of terror. It had direct consequences in numbers of starving displaced persons, IDPs dying hourly.... Read More

Buhari, CBN, Change begins with me campaign, journalists arrested, Sheikh zakzaky, sheriff

September 30, 2016

Opinion: Recession – Is the worst really over?

by Jideofor Adibe With Nigerians waddling through what is generally regarded as the country’s worst economic crisis in over two decades, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has just dangled what some would regard as a ray of hope to suffering Nigerians. Speaking while playing host to members of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria recently, the... Read More

adeosun, CBN, Economic policies, Forex, Godwin Emefiele, naira devaluation, nigeria, president buhari, World Bank

The Thread: Human capacity development is the only way forward for Nigeria

Opinion: The true secret of becoming successful

Opinion: How modernization came to ‘destroy everything’

Jude Ndukwe: Dear Sultan, Fulani herdsmen are not foreign terrorists

Opinion: A biblical reflection on divorce

Opinion: Southern Kaduna – Let’s revisit the issue of constituency delineation

The Thread: That moment when Eldee bashed the media over Amber Rose’s Slut Walk

Opinion: Before you make that trip back home to Nigeria

Opinion: Northern Nigeria and the quest for Federalism

Opinion: Change begins, but who goes first?

The Thread: The case of a job ad and slut-shaming

The Thread: The first line of Nigeria’s Constitution is a lie?

Opinion: Interest rate level and its effect on the Nigerian economy

Opinion: Why the U.S must support Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank presidency

Deji Adeyanju: This is the worst Independence Day since 1960

Olusegun Adeniyi: From luggage economy to knowledge economy – which way Nigeria?

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria at 56 and the worship of Baal

The Thread: @elnathan_john’s polls explore the Nigerian state of mind this Independence

The Thread: Twitter Nigeria thinks today should be a national day of reflections, nothing more

Oby Ezekwesili: Before we sell public assets

Opinion: Our roles in helping our children to greatness

Opinion: 10 reasons why there has to be Project Fame Season 10

Opinion: Not every cough from pro-Buhari is a sign of ailment

Opinion: No, Communication Service Tax can’t be a product of sound judgement

The Thread: The trials of Brother Tolu Ogunlesi

Peregrino Brimah: On selling assets – The vultures are anxious to feast on Nigeria’s carcass

Opinion: Recession will grow Nigeria’s travel industry – I tell you how

Opinion: Who are you to your partner?

Peregrino Brimah: Nigeria’s ‘new sheriff’ is partial

Opinion: Recession – Is the worst really over?

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