Opinion By Ronnie Toerien, Oracle The world of work has been changing for some time, particularly over the last decade as emerging technologies equipped enterprises with the tools to operate with greater efficiency, innovate and explore a new potential. However, unprecedented events in 2020, have accelerated this transformation at an unimaginable pace. With mandates to Read more
Opinion By abiodun KOMOLAFE Experts have predicted that COVID-19 may remain a crisis much longer than 2022, with “up to 70% of the world’s population” becoming infected. Amid this mess, elections are billed to hold in Nigeria in 2023, in line with constitutional provisions. If, in the worst-case scenario, COVID-19 subsists beyond 2022, what then does the future hold for dear country? The more reason Nigeria’s politicians, as at today, should worry about how Read more
POLICING in Nigeria, most COMPLEX experience… Opinion By Lukman Omikunle When the Government issued stay at home order (lockdown) and people either deliberately or ignorantly refused, a Policeman in the cause of enforcement became harsh to the adamant citizens, YOU call for his head, just like John in the Bible, his head was given to Read more
Had Leah been the president’s daughter, would the Nigerian State have treated her that way? Opinion By abiodun KOMOLAFE Thursday, May 14, 2020, will mark Leah Sharibu’s 17th year of existence on earth. By that day, she will also have gone deeper into her 3rd year as a captive in Boko Haram’s custody, ministering to the needs of the terrorists in unfamiliar desert terrain. Lest Read more
Opinion The same problem that was identified before the civil war in Nigeria is still here with us today, decades after… By abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria’s decision to ‘unwind’ the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in the capital, Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States refers. As we strive to “balance the need to protect health while also preserving livelihoods”, can we Read more
…. NTDC Boss Gives Steps To Re-calibrate, Develop Travel And Tourism In Nigeria By Nseobong Okon-Ekong The federal and various state governments that are worried by how to get their economies back on track after the COVID-19 era should be interested in the robust propositions that are tied to growth of domestic tourism propounded by Mr. Read more
This novel pandemic has rattled most nations, taking different toll subject to their individual capacities to contain the multifaceted challenges thrown up by the ravenous virus.
Your so-called trusted sex partner could be a carrier, and then sex occurs viola! You are infected or not. By Toks Law The Food for thought for the day is a very tricky one, wouldn’t you all agree. Oh! You can have sex with your only trusted sex partner, and you will be safe. Some Read more
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE “Lockdown has immediate ramifications for individuals who live on a hand-to-mouth basis, and for the networks of their dependents. If people cannot eat, they will not obey a lockdown, nor is there any reason, practical or moral, for them to do so.” – Alex Broadbent, ‘Lockdown is wrong for Africa.’ Once again, the lockdown in parts Read more
By Obiageli Ezekwesili The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe injury to Africa’s development prospects and worsened the conditions of its poor and vulnerable. Although there are calls for voluntary international aid to support the continent during this difficult time, this is far from the best solution. The continent must be accorded damages and liability Read more
