Nigeria has a major education challenge. It is home to the world’s largest number of out-of-school children — 10.5 million children aged between 5 and 14 years. This means that 1 in every 5 children that are out-of-school globally are found in Nigeria. In recent years, this situation has been…

Monkey dey work, baboon dey chop Still on systems & structures... Which is more profitable - to try to make a faulty system work or to change the system entirely? It depends on context entirely. A good example is the seeming inability of #Nigeria & most of #WestAfrica to develop…

Why Nigerians cannot run away from the R word Since we (largely) agree that there is no dearth of intelligent & competent #Nigerians, why do we persistently lack good leadership at all levels? These are questions we need to answer to find a #WayForward. For how long will we continue to emerge from each election cycle more disappointed & dissatisfied with our leadership? If our systems are designed to fail, then surely #Restructuring is justified.

NIGERIA’S GREATEST ASSETS During his visit to #Nigeria, @BillGates gave our leaders some 'tough talk' as he called them to 'face facts.’ Rather than do just that, some have resorted to questioning his knowledge of #Economics. But what do the facts say? Did we need to wait for @BillGates? The…

SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS Any first time traveller to the north of Adamawa State in northeast Nigeria will not fail to be awed. …

URGENT CASE FOR REINTEGRATION OF IDPs IN NIGERIA To the dismay of many, the insurgency in north-east Nigeria has lingered. Its been 8 years and counting, and we are yet to see the full and final end of this nightmare. The insurgency has left in its track a series of…

As people, we naturally identify with cultures, values and practices that surround us. In the process of socialization, society rubs off its views, perceptions, perspectives and standards on individuals. Our thoughts, words, attitudes and mannerisms are influenced by what we see and hear all around us. However, as we grow…

One of the high points from my recent experience at the 2018 Social Media Week in Lagos, Nigeria is the lesson that many of our youth are patriotic: interested and passionate about national issues. Of course there are exceptions - those that have given up, have no faith or have…

SUPPORT FOR GENDER AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE NORTH EAST — tweet chat with Abigail Anaba @Anabagail Gender is on the agenda. In fact, SDG5 is dedicated to ensuring Gender Equality. In some parts of the world and North East Nigeria in particular, this may be a dream too far…