Reading Time: 4 minutesFor those asking why no other female senator stood by her or why she could not get another senator’s signature for her petition, the answer lies in the very premise of this piece. This is the malaise of a one-party state, and we are dealing with individuals whose minds have been captured by Napoleon’s insatiable greed – taught to betray their conscience [colleague] for their stomachs.
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Bankslaughter: A Case Study of Heritage Bank’s Collapse
Reading Time: 5 minutesSometime in 2020, I picked up a new concept called ‘bankslaughter’, a term I found intriguing but had no immediate use for – until now. This week, it became relevant to write about it after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the licence of Heritage Bank. Let me explain what it means and why…
From Streams to Canals: The Environmental Toll of Sachetisation in Nigeria
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn light of the ban imposed by the Lagos state government on styrofoam and single-use plastic packaging, I revisited an article I wrote some time ago. I grew up surrounded by little streams with mirrors for water. In my town with no mirrors, you could stand above the streams and dress your reflection to look…
#ENDSARS Protest: What It Means for Brands
Reading Time: 3 minutesThough this awakening did not start today – its signs have been evident since the advent of the internet – technology has acted as a catalyst, providing protesters with an unparalleled level of connectivity to unite and effectively mobilise, unhindered by geographical boundaries or time constraints.