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M.A. Johnson
Matching a market-driven economy with citizens’ welfare
The security and welfare of the people is at the heart of development agendas in most nations. But in practice,…
Nigeria can’t fight corruption by sloganeering
There is virtually no country in the world that is not plagued with the hydra-headed monster called corruption. It…
Reflections on security in our polity
Anytime I reflect on the security situation within the country, I doff my hat for those men and women who have…
For the sake of Nigeria’s future
It was a joyous day when I got the news was that the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has deemed it fit to…
What is Nigeria’s future beyond oil?
“Time ticks for Nigeria to diversify from oil or face bleak future.”- BusinessDay, 27 July 2017
It has been…
Nigeria’s refineries: An expensive paradox
‘’What is more, according to figures from the NNPC, an investment of US$6.0 billion is required to make the…
Investing in Nigerian youths: Education reconsidered
Underinvestment in education started during the colonial era as there were few institutions in Nigeria. At the time…
What is Nigeria’s strategic aspiration in R&D?
Between 2015 and 2016, no fewer than 34 African countries were affected by drought according to the Food and…
“Misleading federalism” can’t promote unity
Although, democracy is a very complex and vulnerable process, it takes time to develop. Democracy in a multi-ethnic…
Making Nigeria competitive in global trade
Nigeria’s economy is going through challenging times. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently released a…
Protecting the sea for future generations
The sea is a blessing and source of life as it provides about 3 billion people worldwide with almost one-fifth of…
Using STI to liberate Nigerians from poverty
The journey from science to innovation is very tortuous and complex. Little wonder, science has remained a…