Lament for a nation
On 1st October 2021, social media was awash with several congratulatory posts and celebratory commentaries on the ocassion of Nigeria’s independence. In this
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The social psychology of racism
I remember attending a workshop 16 years ago in Nottingham. The event was organised, as I recall, by the Nottingham City Council to
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Kashamu Buruji: deconstructing Nigeria’s “grassroots” politics
The death of Ogun state Senator, Kashamu Buruji, has generated a lot of comments and reactions in the Nigerian public space. Former President
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What Is A Chief AI Officer CAIO? Do You Need One? EHE Ventures
A big leap happened with tools like ChatGPT, which made AI more accessible for everyone, not just the Chief Executive Officer of an
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The trials of “Brother” Seyi
After one year in office, there is one area in which the most strident is Governor Seyi Makinde’s detractors will struggle to gain
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“Doctor” Mommy: Celebrating the First Doctors At Home
There were waves of joyous felicitation at the beginning of this week on the occasion of this year’s Mothers day. Splashed across social
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Book review: The Crowd: study of the popular mind
I have always been interested in the psychology of crowds. However, the past decade has renewed a free interest, in the wake of
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Scapegoating China won’t do any good
I recently came across an opinion piece by former Nigeria’s education minister Obiagel Ezekwesili arguing that China must pay reparations to African countries
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Book review: oil, politics and violence
The leadership of the armed forces, and subsequently of the country, was thrust upon a highly decorated thoroughbred professional soldier who had no
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Amazon and the co-option of neighbourhood social capital for profit maximisation
Amazon is now co-opting millions of households into their delivery chain, with what can be described as open stealth. If you are reading