Mental health: Misconceptions, assumptions and a dash of truth
Mental health When was the very first time you heard that term? Take a moment to ponder. I don’t remember.…
Pitfalls of human resource management and its practice in Nigeria: What ‘you smell nice’ taught me
“…You’re confused,” she said matter-of-factly. She did not raise her voice. She did not bat an eyelid. It was a…
Burning bushes and dry riverbeds: Why should we care?
If you are familiar with Biblical events, then you would know the story of the burning bush and the seabed…
Domestic violence: Why the victims stay
To what can we liken domestic violence? An insidious virus or a fast-acting poison? Either way, domestic violence has far-reaching,…
Stereotypes: Two sides of the coin
Stereotypes. They are everywhere. They cut across colour, race, gender, economic status, educational background. Everything. More often than not, they…
The dearth of investigative journalism in Nigeria: An analysis
When we think of ‘investigative journalism’, more often than not, we picture an over-zealous, stubborn journalist who ducks behind trees…
The leak in our ship: How lack of agricultural research is hurting Nigeria
The problem of Nigeria has never been whether or not research institutions exist. They abound. Every now and then, I…
Nigeria poised to be a renewable energy giant: A young technologist’s perspective
On February 21st, while speaking to young Nigerians on exploring the employment market at the 2019 BRF Gabfest in Lagos,…
Past, present, future: How mobile applications shape Nigerian lives
“Mobile apps are shaping the future” – Oluwatobi Akinpelu You might not realize it, but our lives are more or…
Making the most of a new year: Tips and hacks
We have heard it all before: how a new year is like a blank sheet and one must make the…
Commercialization of Christmas: Yay or nay?
To most of us, the term ‘commercialization’ is a dirty word. It is associated with mindlessly amassing wealth and the…
Parenting: Finding the line between self-expression and lawlessness
Parenting is one job with the highest stakes in the world – the life of someone you love dearly. If…