Culture: Marriage in Africa
A man saw a girl he liked, got acquainted and one day, he asked her to marry him. She agreed and received an engagement ring from him at once. Later that night, his phone rang. It was the girl’s father. He wanted to know if his daughter truly got engaged without his permission. He summoned…
Empowering Personal Leadership: How I Triumphed over Smoking and Reclaimed Control of My Life
In modern societies today, the rate of smoking habits keeps increasing. This is in spite of the various health disasters people know that such a habit would bring and in spite of the clearly written label on cigarette packs that ‘smokers are liable to die young’. Some have argued that the caveat only applies to…
GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: a search for the impossible
Nigeria is a country with great potential. But, these potentials have been punctured by a myriad of problems. These problems are not caused by a lack of resources but by bad governance shown by the ruling bodies. And this has hindered the developmental drive of the country. What is Good Governance? Governance is the…
The Uncertain Future of Education in Nigeria
Many people believe that education will save the world and guarantee a sustainable future for all. For nearly twenty million Nigerian students, there was no school for most of the year 2020. Up to thirty per cent of these students are yet to return to school due to insecurity and increasing incidents of school drop-out….
Dreams for Africa: Building Resilient Communities, Sustainable Cities, and Youth-Driven Economies through Pan-African Partnerships
At the heart of our collective aspirations for Africa lies a powerful vision that transcends borders and unites Africans of all nationalities. We dream of a future where partnerships and collaborations among diverse African communities serve as the very foundation that binds us together. This interconnectedness becomes the catalyst for building resilient communities, sustainable cities,…