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Jamb, Jammed, and Jamboree: Nigeria’s Reckoning with Failure, Reform, and Public Outrage

In a nation constantly battling systemic failure and trust deficits in public institutions, the 2025 UTME glitches and the tragic incident in Ibadan have stirred national debates — not just on accountability, but on how we process failure, responsibility, and governance. This piece offers a measured opinion on these events and the reactions they have provoked. JAMB’s Glitch – A Break from the…

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You Are Not Just Entitled — You Are Responsible

Building the Nigeria We Dream Of Starts With Us “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country – John F. Kennedy, 1961 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” — Proverbs 14:34 The Illusion of Entitlement In Nigeria today, a spirit of entitlement has taken root. It’s subtle but widespread—the belief that because we are citizens, we…

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The Traffic Trap: How Corrupt Officers Exploit Lagos Motorists

Traffic enforcement is a crucial element of road safety, and I have always been an advocate for stricter compliance with traffic laws. The blatant disregard for these laws, especially by commercial drivers and even some private motorists, is a major source of frustration. However, my frustration extends beyond just the violators—it includes the law enforcement officers who selectively enforce…

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Knowing What’s Right and Asking the Right Way: The Key to Getting What You Deserve

There’s a difference between what is rightfully yours and what you end up getting. Many times, the gap between the two is simply a matter of knowledge and the courage to demand what is due to you. Too often, people accept denials, delays, and outright exploitation because they do not know their rights or how to push for them effectively. I learned this lesson firsthand, not once but twice, and…

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Building Wealth in a Changing World: Bitcoin, Money Markets, or Savings Accounts?

💰 Where Should You Save? 💰 Savings account? Money market? Bitcoin? 🌍💡 Discover which option secures your future—safe, smart, and built for growth. Is Bitcoin the key to wealth-building? 🚀 Let's find out as you take charge of your financial freedom!

Hey there! Let’s talk about something we all know we should do, but often don’t get around to—saving money. Whether it’s for emergencies, that dream house, or a cushy retirement, saving is key. But the question is: where should you save?The good old savings account? A money market fund? Or should you take a leap into Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies? Let’s break it down, weigh the options, and figure…

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How Blockchain Transforms Financing for SMEs in Nigeria

Introduction Blockchain technology is creating waves in the global financial sector, offering secure, transparent, and decentralized solutions. While blockchain has primarily been associated with cryptocurrencies, its broader potential in financial services is transformative, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). In…

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Who is a Customer? Understanding the Core of Business, Governance, and Public Service in Nigeria

When we consider customers, we often think of individuals paying for goods or services, but the reality is far more profound. Customers are the lifeblood of any business, and in a broader sense, citizens are the customers of the government. In both contexts, the satisfaction—or dissatisfaction—of customers shapes the future of businesses and governments alike. Elections, for example, are a form…

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Turning Chaos to Order, Tapping into our Creative Ability

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters” (Genesis 1:1-2, NIV). These opening verses of the Bible paint a picture of chaos, a world in disarray, with no structure or order. But by the word of Continue reading Turning Chaos to Order, Tapping into our…

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Sagamu-Benin Expressway: A Dangerous Path for Drivers

Remember that childhood game of “Snakes and Ladders”? Sadly, the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State feels more like a perpetual descent down a rickety, pothole-ridden chute than a smooth climb toward progress. On a recent trip to Epe, I had to pass through this expressway, and it was a horrifying experience. The state of the road, coupled with the terrible traffic, made it a journey I wouldn’t…

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Drowning in Neglect: The Real Story Behind Bornu’s Flooding Disaster

Recent flooding in Bornu has once again spotlighted the vulnerability of Nigerian communities to natural disasters. The devastating aftermath, including the tragic loss of lives, homes, and livelihoods, has left many asking a critical question: Who is to blame for this catastrophe? While it might be convenient to dismiss this as an act of nature, a closer examination reveals a more complex…

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A Call for a New Nigeria

The State of the Nation Nigeria, a nation brimming with potential, stands at a crossroads. Once a beacon of hope for Africa, it is now mired in a quagmire of its own making. The echoes of injustice, inequality, and a blatant disregard for the rule of law reverberate through its very fabric. A nation rich in diversity, it has tragically become a battleground of ethnic and religious divisions. The…

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The Change Tenor of A Nigerian

Introduction Change is an intrinsic aspect of human existence, driving societies towards progress and development. In Nigeria, the desire for change has been a constant refrain, echoing through the corridors of history and into contemporary times. This article explores the evolution of this change, the demographics clamoring for it, and the underlying dynamics. Are we truly ready for a…

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Everyone is corrupt…you just need a reason not to.

Introduction. We are quick to point fingers at people or institutions as been corrupt…but rarely finger out ourselves as part of the cesspool. We are quick to denounce people for their atrocities who in position of power and influence, but seem to develop selective amnesia when it’s us, or a known associate does likewise…we turn the blind eye and claim…” it’s our turn”. Anything to get us to the…

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Relentless Pursuit - Striving for Excellence In The Face Of Adversity

By Bernard Parah Scourge of Discipline “Certainly, my father and I need to have a conversation. This woman cannot be my real mother.” I was sitting outside under a wooden pole that connected power into our compound. Throwback months before this beating I climbed the fence in an attempt to reconnect our power after going to the NEPA office to argue with them about how the electricity bill they…

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Nation Building - Our Collective Responsibility 

Nigeria is our country, and no man will rebuild it for us except by ourselves. And to build, we cannot be fighting each other, we need to collaborate and work together to achieve that Nigeria, where it's a prosperous nation, and all are flocking to it.

What is Nation Building? According to Britannica.com, Nation building can be defined as, “a concerted project to construct or rebuild a nation-state and its underlying institutions and sense of community.” What is the objective or goal of nation building? The goal of nation building is to create a unified and resilient nation capable of addressing its challenges and pursuing its collective…

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Let Niger be

PREAMBLE A couple of weeks ago, shortly after the coup in Niger, a friend asked this question on a platform I belonged to. “Please what’s this thing about Russia and African Summit??? Niger and co…. Someone wants to throw more light please”. Continue reading Untitled

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Let the Poor Breath...

“The alimentary canal of our state ministers does not digest gold.” Dr. Tai Solarin There is so much tension in the land, like a simmering volcano waiting for the right pressure…to erupt into ceaseless flow of deadly lava and destruction unfathomable. National Assembly or Hoardsembly I listened and watched with dismay, an event that occurred at the National Assembly, under the leadership of…