Politics, Governance, and Leadership

Why ignoring the brain drain syndrome is not a good idea

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The Nigerian president’s recent statement urging Nigerians to disregard the brain drain syndrome raises concerns about the government’s approach to one of the most pressing issues facing our nation. Expressing it further in his words, “We will train more people,” however, I must admit that he missed a crucial point here about the “Japa” syndrome. […]

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Who is to blame for Nigeria’s declining democracy?

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We are all responsible for the failing democracy in Nigeria, not INEC, not the judiciary, and not politicians. Nigeria’s democratic system has been facing severe criticism lately due to the country’s ongoing democratic struggles. Many people have blamed politicians, the judiciary, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the breakdown in the democratic process.

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African Coups: An Indicator of Leadership Shortfall

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The wave of military coups in the region—Mali in 2020 and 2021, Guinea in 2021, Burkina Faso in 2022, and recently Niger in July 2023, and now Gabon, a Central African country, in late August 2023—raises serious concerns regarding the long-term stability of democratic governance in the region. It is disheartening to note that West

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