by Temitope Shittu-Alamu If there should be any divide between male and female at all, it shouldn’t even start in the family unit. In the cause of the week I was thinking about my secondary school and all its memories. It didn’t help also that secondary school memories was trending on twitter. But aside all... Read More

chores, development, disparity, FAMILY, female, male, Temitope Shittu-Alamu:

October 7, 2012

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Opinion: Ambitious youth on a sinking ship

by Victor Olojo Political parties are the main mechanism for the organization of government and the key channels for maintaining democratic accountability, none of these values seem to be on the plane of the PDP. Decades ago, gender and women issues were on the front burner of global development agenda. Today it is relatively inappropriate... Read More

development, nigeria, PDP, Politics, youth

October 1, 2012

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“That future is here”: Top 12 quotes from President Jonathan’s speech #Independence52

by Isi Esene For those who missed the 52nd Independence Anniversary speech aired nationally earlier today, we felt a need to bring you our pick of the top twelve quotes from the president’s address. The president’s speech touched on Nigeria’s unity, economy, security, corruption, power, employment and other areas which has enjoyed the attention of... Read More

52nd, Abuja, corruption, development, economy, employment, independence, nigeria, Power, Unity

July 3, 2012

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Learning the long-term game in a short-term Nigeria (YNaija FrontPage)

Having a long term view to things requires a sophisticated understanding of how the world has and continues to evolve. I belong firmly in the school of thought that believes history repeats itself. A ‘G’? I ride with you for free I want the long-term riches and b***es – Jay Z ft Memphis Bleek “Coming... Read More

development, Iyinoluwa, nigeria, YNaija Frontpage

April 29, 2012

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#bbcafricadebate: The way to Africa’s progress

by Adebowale Adekunbi Africans do have noble dreams about the future although they are blighted today. Their faith, crave and desire for prosperity is undeniable. The people better understand that power belongs to them and elected officials should be anxious more than ever, to deliver. Today, the eyes of the world keenly observe this continent… Read More

#bbcdebate on africa, Africans, Basic infrastructure, corruption, development

March 10, 2012

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Temie Giwa: Building incentives for good governance (YNaija Frontpage)

The election period is a chance to make some money and the politicians make it clear that they are willing to buy votes. Demand meets supply and our democracy becomes a joke. The subsidy debacle that rocked our country in January reminded me of a great Greek tragedy, and serves as a snapshot of what... Read More

development, Temie Giwa, What Works?, YNaija Frontpage

January 27, 2012

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Jacqueline Muna Musiitwa gives a Zambian’s response to “You Lazy (Intellectual) African Scum!”

No longer will anyone rape, pillage and exploit Zambia. Zambians will not accept the morsels. I read the “transcript” of your conversation with my compatriot with much intrigue. Your view of the “third world” is not only dated in nomenclature, it is also dated in reality. When was the last time you were in Zambia?... Read More

Africa. World Bank, development, Zambia