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The Real Path To Financial Success: What It Takes Beyond The Basics

When we think of financial success, images of luxury lifestyles or high-profile entrepreneurs often come to mind. But real, sustainable financial success doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t solely rely on flashy strategies or quick wins. Instead, it requires a thoughtful approach, long-term planning, and, most importantly, a commitment to making smart financial choices consistently…

Tunji Alausa and Nigeria’s Grand Education Strategy, By Dakuku Peterside

The challenges in Nigeria's educational sector are complex and pressing, encompassing poor quality, inadequate funding, limited access, and an outdated curriculum. The World Bank reports that Nigeria's education sector is severely underfunded, with only about 7% of the federal budget allocated to education in 2024, well below the UNESCO-recommended 15-20% needed to make a meaningful…

The Nigerian Alignment Is Faulty

By Owei Lakemfa It was a triumphant occasion. The venue was the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja. The joyous occasion was the destruction of over 2,400 illicit arms. The chief celebrant was the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW. The five-star guests included the Chief of Defence Staff, General…

Ma Fọwọ Kan Ọbẹ Mi (Don’t Touch My Soup): Adapting in Tough Times, By Johnson Babalola

Recently, I had a conversation with a dear friend, PO, about the ongoing economic challenges affecting people worldwide, including Nigeria. We discussed the impact of high unemployment rates and rising costs of living, which have led to various social issues like domestic abuse, mental health struggles, divorce, kidnapping, crime, and prostitution. We touched on leadership…

Alex Ikwechegh: Between Power and Service

By Collins Opurozor "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power" – Abraham Lincoln. Those words spoken centuries ago in faraway America remain relevant today, particularly in light of the actions of Alex Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North/Aba South in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. In…

Key takeaways in Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle

By Tunde Rahman Months after the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would be dropped or retained, President Bola Tinubu eventually took the bull by the horns last Wednesday. He effected the ministerial changes, scrapping two ministries, discharging five ministers, reassigning ten and nominating seven…

Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle: The good, the bad, the ugly…

By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came last Wednesday but I will be surprised if the shape and character of the reshuffle did not disappoint many. Most of the new names qualify as unknown quantities. Add this to the fact that many of the existing…

The Israeli-Palestinian War: A Failure of Diplomacy

By Dr. Frederick Braimah The Israeli-Palestinian war, a longstanding and complicated conflict, is often seen and regarded as a stark reminder of the limitations and failures of diplomacy. Diplomacy, the art of fostering collaborative relationships between nations, organizations, or individuals, typically involves nuanced negotiations, tactful persuasion, and strategic compromise to yield mutually beneficial results. As…

The World’s Most Valuable Media Brands in 2024

Over the last decade, the top of the global ranking for the most valuable media brands has shifted from broadcast media operators, such as Disney, Fox, and NBC, to tech companies. In this graphic, we present the most valuable media brands in the world as of September 2024, according to Brand Finance. TV Brands Lose…

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The Real Path To Financial Success: What It Takes Beyond The Basics

When we think of financial success, images of luxury lifestyles or high-profile entrepreneurs often come to mind. But real, sustainable financial success doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t solely rely on flashy strategies or quick wins. Instead, it requires a thoughtful approach, long-term planning, and, most importantly, a commitment to making smart financial choices consistently…

Tunji Alausa and Nigeria’s Grand Education Strategy, By Dakuku Peterside

The challenges in Nigeria's educational sector are complex and pressing, encompassing poor quality, inadequate funding, limited access, and an outdated curriculum. The World Bank reports that Nigeria's education sector is severely underfunded, with only about 7% of the federal budget allocated to education in 2024, well below the UNESCO-recommended 15-20% needed to make a meaningful…

The Nigerian Alignment Is Faulty

By Owei Lakemfa It was a triumphant occasion. The venue was the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja. The joyous occasion was the destruction of over 2,400 illicit arms. The chief celebrant was the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW. The five-star guests included the Chief of Defence Staff, General…

Ma Fọwọ Kan Ọbẹ Mi (Don’t Touch My Soup): Adapting in Tough Times, By Johnson Babalola

Recently, I had a conversation with a dear friend, PO, about the ongoing economic challenges affecting people worldwide, including Nigeria. We discussed the impact of high unemployment rates and rising costs of living, which have led to various social issues like domestic abuse, mental health struggles, divorce, kidnapping, crime, and prostitution. We touched on leadership…

Alex Ikwechegh: Between Power and Service

By Collins Opurozor "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power" – Abraham Lincoln. Those words spoken centuries ago in faraway America remain relevant today, particularly in light of the actions of Alex Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North/Aba South in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. In…

Key takeaways in Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle

By Tunde Rahman Months after the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would be dropped or retained, President Bola Tinubu eventually took the bull by the horns last Wednesday. He effected the ministerial changes, scrapping two ministries, discharging five ministers, reassigning ten and nominating seven…

Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle: The good, the bad, the ugly…

By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came last Wednesday but I will be surprised if the shape and character of the reshuffle did not disappoint many. Most of the new names qualify as unknown quantities. Add this to the fact that many of the existing…

The Israeli-Palestinian War: A Failure of Diplomacy

By Dr. Frederick Braimah The Israeli-Palestinian war, a longstanding and complicated conflict, is often seen and regarded as a stark reminder of the limitations and failures of diplomacy. Diplomacy, the art of fostering collaborative relationships between nations, organizations, or individuals, typically involves nuanced negotiations, tactful persuasion, and strategic compromise to yield mutually beneficial results. As…

The World’s Most Valuable Media Brands in 2024

Over the last decade, the top of the global ranking for the most valuable media brands has shifted from broadcast media operators, such as Disney, Fox, and NBC, to tech companies. In this graphic, we present the most valuable media brands in the world as of September 2024, according to Brand Finance. TV Brands Lose…

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