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Akara Economics: Examining the Nigerian Philosophy of Survival
Stephanie Shaakaa argues that Nigeria's economic focus has shifted toward individual survival strategies, like side hustles, rather than building the systemic infrastructure required for national growth.
Unfilled Seats: The National Failure to Keep Our Students Safe
Stephanie Shaakaa explores how the recurring abduction of students in Nigeria has become a tragic norm, arguing that empty classroom desks stand as a permanent indictment of the nation's failure to protect its future.
Israel: Shedding the Illusions
A reflection on how personal experiences and changing geopolitical realities have led to a loss of faith in the once-revered image of Israel.
Questioning the Role of Government in Nigerian Hardship
Adekunle Adekoya reflects on the growing economic frustration in Nigeria, citing rising fuel prices, food inflation, and deteriorating infrastructure, while questioning the lack of effective government intervention.
Maintaining Poverty and Violence Cycles
Analyzing the link between societal neglect and cycles of violence, the author critiques Nigeria's approach to social issues, including the recent 1.5 billion Naira mass wedding initiative in Kano State.
A New Exodus: Are Nigerians Turning Their Backs on Their Homeland?
A shifting trend of migration sees Nigerians increasingly looking abroad, including to Egypt, for better prospects, highlighting a growing crisis of confidence in the nation's capacity to provide a stable future.