The allure of foreign bonds
Last year Nigeria exported more goods than it imported. In the fourth quarter of 2012, the value of exports…
We have a new pope but no government
I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. The magical novelty of electing a new pope while the other…
‘Insurance sector can generate N60bn premium on…
With well over 864 microfinance banks (MFBs) and 20 million customer base across the country, the nation’s…
Nigeria and cheating at age-grade competitions
I write today after being on AWOL (away without leave) for about a fortnight. Apologies to my readers. I was…
Why do we have conflict among parallels? 2
What do you have against that, Charles? I asked. ‘In surviving, we contend with one another both consciously…
Aesthetic strokes of the child’s mind
Colours, easel, brush, and a creative mind were all it took young Precious Tiamiyu, a 9-year-old student of…
Coping with autistic children
When a niece, nephew, or friend’s child is suddenly diagnosed as autistic, it can be hard to know what to say…
Good old ‘Alawiye’
A few weeks ago, I encountered some friends who brought about old memories – memories of growing up in a…
The skin deep beauty
As you read this, don’t worry about me. It doesn’t really matter the time of the day. Night or day, it…
Eko Atlantic City: Turning adversity into prosperity
The story of the Eko Atlantic City is that of the unending efforts of man to turn natural adversity into…