Courage may be simply explained as the ability to go ahead and do something that frightens you or the capacity to maintain strength in the face of pain and grief. There are quite a number of people out there who have no qualms taking such risks. The world has seen very many of such in
According to CEIC data, primarily generated by the World Bank, Nigeria’s electricity production reached 8,415 GWh in September 2023. The data reached an all-time high of 9,936 GWh in September 2015, and a record low of 3,247 GWh in June 2009. Nigeria has a population of 223.8 million human beings. So Nigeria is sharing 8,400GWh
In the news, there is an increasing spate of protests around the country over the rising cost of living and the suffocating economic situation of Nigerians. These protests are not just instigated or organized by the opposition or so-called haters of Mr. President. They are spontaneous small numbers, populated by people who appear to be
REDD+ is perhaps one of the most celebrated and promising climate change mitigation programs under the UNFCCC frameworks. Touted as a ‘nature-based solution’, REDD+ has been widely propagated as a safe and prudent strategy to curb carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. However, the implementation of REDD+ in Nigeria proved counter-productive, with adverse implications for
Nigeria is hard! Sounds awkward in the first line of an article on a Monday morning. But that’s the smell of truth. Silver nor gold do I have to give those who are going through this hardship, but I wake up most of the time thinking about experience sharing that can give someone out there
In the heart of Africa, a sports revolution quietly brews in Nigeria’s bustling streets and vibrant communities. This nation, rich in cultural diversity and teeming with untapped potential, has long embraced sports as more than just games. They are a unifying force, a source of national pride, and a platform for showcasing the relentless spirit
The controversy about the request by the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Accountant General, as widely reported, is only a reflection of the systemic failure in our public service. I will point out a few issues while we await the outcome of the investigation. Before I proceed, it is evident
Let me start my new year like this. With a disputable analogy. Namely, Christ did not die selflessly. Before you get angry with me. Let me inform you that it is the Bible that says so. Not me. It says in Hebrews 12:2 – “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who