Policy Briefs

Nigeria – Governance in E Major

E is for Expectations.  In Nigeria, E is huge and roiling. Nothing defines governance now, more than expectations and at all levels. The level of expectation is so high, it …

Rebooting Nigeria

Nigeria in its present state is analogous to a dysfunctional computer. In both instances, there is evident systemic failure arising from non-responsive applications and institutions not operating as intended. Such …

Buhari’s Bucket List to Washington

One week away from President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Washington on 20 July, 2015, attentive Nigerians should be considering the visit’s import and possible outcomes. For the trip, the President …

The ‘Change’ Cabinet: God, Give us Men!

Nigerians should demand that the “bow and go” gesture be dispensed with, when President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees appear before the Senate for confirmation. Once a courteous indulgence, the gesture …