Position Papers

El Anatsui: Beyond Bottle Caps and Glory

A Review of El Anatsui: The Man, the Myth, the Legend at 80 and Counting (2026) By Chris Uchenna Agbedo, PhD, fnias, mnal. Preamble “Beyond Bottle Caps...

Restructuring Internal Party Democracy: The Farce of Nigerian Primaries and a Blueprint for Reform – The Crisis of Credibility

For decades, the political narrative across Africa has been dominated by a single, unyielding aspiration: the adoption of Western-style democracy. It is a desirable...

The Bastard Fathers of Modern-Day Democracy and Politics in Nigeria

By Paul Okojie Modern democracy in Nigeria was born out of struggle, sacrifice, and blood. Yet, what was envisioned as a government of the people,...

Improving Policy on Women in Mining, Agriculture, and Clean Energy

By Ugoeze Njemanze Gender inequality remains a significant barrier to sustainable development in Nigeria. Despite numerous policies aimed at addressing these disparities, women continue to...

Women and Security: A Call for Feminist Leadership in Nigeria

By Benny Ats In Africa, Nigeria stands as the most populous nation on the continent. While there remain historically incredible things spoken concerning the nation,...

Disability, Gender, and Education: Promoting Equity in Leadership for Nigerian Women

By Caro-Ann Aricha Ogri There is nothing like a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives… Audre Lorde Lois Auta had polio when she was two and this left her consigned to a wheelchair. But it has not...

How Climate Change Negatively Affects Nigerian Women

By Dorcas Edet Global warming, which is the long-term increase in temperature of the earth’s surface as a result of greenhouse gas emissions, is the...

The Lakurawa Insurgency: A Growing Threat to Security in Northwest Nigeria

Abstract Nigeria’s security crisis has reached a critical juncture with the emergence of Lakurawa, an insurgent group linked to Islamic State and rooted in the...

Revisiting the Legal and Moral Right of Biafra to Self-Determination

Introduction The ongoing discourse around Biafra's right to secede from Nigeria has resurfaced following public figures like Peter Obi addressing Nigeria’s historical divisions. In a...

Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage—African Ancestors Were Not Devil Worshippers

Introduction The misconception that African ancestors were devil worshippers, a narrative that has been woven into the fabric of African Christianity by colonial missionaries, has...

Ogoni Oil and Sahara Energy’s Playbook

Sahara Energy has had a good chance of being accepted as an operator for the Ogoni oil fields. In 2019, when the news first...

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To the millions of Ndigbo and many Nigerians, Uwazurike is nothing less than a peaceful revolutionary whose gospel of non-violent change is something that must be hearkened to...

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Nigeria 2015 Revolution: History Rewritten; Future Reassured?

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Before President Yar'Adua Celebrates…

Much as one cannot afford to sing President Yar'Adua's praise in a hurry, since it's too early in the day to fully grasp his permanent take on power. The early signs are encouraging enough...