Kevin McCarthy and the travails of democracy
The undercurrent of what swept away Kevin McCarthy from office is the tussle between anti-Trump and pro-Trump forces in the US congress,...
Nigeria at 63: Resolving diversity issues
Nigeria at 63: Resolving diversity issues
By Dakuku Peterside
The Economist Intelligence Unit 2009 ranked...
Strong abroad, weak at home?
The phrase "strong abroad, weak at home" typifies the common sentiment expressed by observers of Nigerian politics and governance. It reflects the...
Accountability deficit and the transparency question
Accountability deficit and the transparency question
By Dakuku Peterside
In August 2023, the federal, state, and...
How we de-industrialised Nigeria
How we de-industrialised Nigeria
By Dakuku Peterside
It is most unlikely that you will visit China...
China’s leadership playbook and Nigeria’s reality
China's leadership playbook and Nigeria's reality
By Dakuku Peterside
Touching down at the bustling Beijing Capital...
Saving the Naira and ourselves
Saving the Naira and ourselves
By Dakuku Peterside
Indeed Naira, the Nigerian legal tender, has no...
Challenging the new ministers
Challenging the new ministers. The role of a federal Minister is significant. Therefore, all newly appointed ministers should consider serving Nigeria in...
Hunger is real and present
There is a vast population of Nigerians that hunger can wipe out if nothing serious is done in the short term. Hunger...
Niger: Trouble in the neighbourhood
Nigeria, other principal voices in the subregion and global actors must work in collaboration to pull Niger back from this or any...
