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In my latest book, Uplifting Leadership, I emphasise the importance of forging a visionary consensus to generate performance momentum in the transformation of organisations into enduring institutions. The book draws insightful references to the trio of Christopher Kolade, Felix Ohiwerei, and Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, highlighting the manifestation of infinite stake leadership in their stewardship. It further […]

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Nigeria’s economic debate has focused heavily on japa, the emigration of skilled professionals. But a quieter shift poses a more immediate and structural threat: the ageing of the country’s farming population and the absence of a generation willing to replace it. The data point to a system that is no longer reproducing itself. The average

“A house is not strong because it is tall, but because its pillars are firm.” — African proverb In many organisations, talent is discussed most visibly when vacancies appear. Recruitment becomes the primary tool for capability, and leaders focus on who to bring in rather than who to build. Yet the organisations that endure treat

…Food inflation stands at 14.3% Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rose slightly to 15.38 percent in March 2026 from 15.06 percent in February, ending an 11-month disinflation trend, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday. The report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that food inflation, the largest component of

…A wake-up call for INEC to get it right In the last quarter of 2025, Nigeria’s long-running security crisis took an unusual turn. What had for years been a domestic emergency, defined by banditry, insurgency and communal clashes, suddenly found itself debated in the chambers of the United States Congress. Now, barely two years to

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The influx of new carriers into Nigeria’s aviation sector has triggered a surge in competition, keeping airfares stable across local destinations despite a sharp rise in the price of aviation fuel. A wave of new airlines has emerged in recent months, including Pioneer Airlines, backed by the Bayelsa State Government; Binani Airlines, owned by Senator

Nigeria is accelerating a sweeping digital overhaul of its federal civil service, deploying artificial intelligence and expanding paperless operations in a bid to reduce bureaucratic delays and improve the country’s appeal to investors. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, head of the civil service of the federation, said the reforms are already reshaping how government interacts with businesses,

…ratifies new manifesto, constitution …British, Chinese envoys attend convention In a defining moment for Nigeria’s growing opposition, the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja on Tuesday transformed into a high-stakes summit of political heavyweights, signalling a coordinated assault on the status quo ahead of the 2027 general elections. Under the leadership