MERIT, NOT PATRONAGE: THE DANGOTE LESSON NIGERIA CAN NO LONGER IGNORE
By Kachi Okezie, Esq There is a quiet revolution happening on the Atlantic coast of Lagos, and it has nothing to do with politics. At the Dangote Refinery, a $20…
A Distinguished Evening of Friendship, Diplomacy, Cultural and Spiritual Engagement.
By. Godson Azu I am deeply grateful and honoured to have been invited by my good friend and Chairman of the London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA), Prof. Kishan Devani…
Building Bridges Between Britain and Africa Through Trade and Enterprise
Sanjeet Manek’s journey from East Africa to Britain, and from international finance to entrepreneurship, reflects a growing vision for stronger trade, investment and commercial partnerships between the United Kingdom and…
Nigeria’s Next Chapter: From Reform to Returns
Reflections from the Association of Asset Custodians of Nigeria Annual Investor Conference 2026 in London By Mazi Godson Azu A London conversation about Nigeria’s economic future, investment confidence and the…
Governor Alia to Speak and Receive Double Global Recognition at the House of Parliament
Benue Governor to Lead Distinguished State Delegation to the 11th Annual London Political Summit and Awards 2026 By Seyi Adeyemi The Board of Trustees, International Advisory Council and Organising Committee…
BEWARE, THE GHOST OF “OPERATION WETIE”! – PANIC AS EFCC PADLOCKS OSUN’S FINANCES
By Kachi Okezie, Esq The letter arrived, according to several accounts, on August 5th. It was addressed to First Bank and signed by an Assistant Commander of the EFCC. It…
SELLING THE CROWN JEWELS OR SAVING THE GLOBAL GAME? THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST FIFA FORWARD ENTERPRISE
By Kachi Okezie, Esq Could FIFA’s $20 billion plan to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup be the magic wand that transforms football funding, or could it…
Nigeria’s Cold War of Political Godfatherism: Political Exigencies, Institutional Fragility and the Survival of the Nation-State
Part Three: Beyond Godfathers—Building a Republic Governed by Institutions Rather Than Individuals Can a Nation Truly Develop Under Political Godfatherism? This question lies at the heart of Nigeria’s democratic dilemma.…
Nigeria’s Cold War of Political Godfatherism: Political Exigencies, Institutional Fragility and the Survival of the Nation-State
Part Two: Political Leadership, Godfatherism and the Battle for Democratic Institutions One of the greatest misconceptions in contemporary Nigerian politics is the tendency to equate political leadership with political godfatherism.…
Nigeria’s Cold War of Political Godfatherism: Political Exigencies, Institutional Fragility and the Survival of the Nation-State
A Comparative Reflection on Lagos and Rivers State Politics By Mazi Godson Azu, MA, BA (Hons), FOSHA, AMILM, MID, MIoD, MIoG Introduction Nigeria’s democratic journey since the return to constitutional…