Opinion

Some prominent economists argue that the revolution in artificial intelligence – particularly the rapid development of generative AI – will have only moderate effects on productivity growth but unambiguously negative effects on employment, owing to the automation of many tasks and jobs. We disagree on both counts. When it comes to productivity growth, AI’s impact can operate through two distinct channels: automating tasks in the production of goods and services, and automating tasks in the production of new ideas. When Erik Brynjolfssonand his co-authors recently examined the impact of generative AI on customer-service agents at a US software firm, they…
Colonial occupation and domination prospered by abducting and liquidating the most vocal Africans. Those whom it drove into exile were lucky. Evelyn Baring invented the manual on this form of predation as governor of colonial Kenya for seven years until 1959. Six decades after independence, the man who rode to power in Nairobi two years ago by promising to make Kenya great again is unapologetically reprising Evelyn’s manual, minus the internment camps. In June 2021, Abubakar Malami, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Nigeria’s attorney-general, announced with some relish that Nnamdi Kanu – self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People…
Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her ~ Luke 1:57-58. Introduction: There is an appointed time for everything under the sun (Ecclesiastes 3:1,11). Time is set for every event, occasion or accomplishment on earth, and events are forced to be, not as man wishes but as God disposes at His appointed time. When His set-time comes, the music starts. Every enviable destiny is secured by divine timing (Ecclesiastes 9:11). Yes,…
The Bible says: “(God’s) divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:3). That means we are loaded as believers in Christ Jesus. We have everything we need. Many years ago, God moved me to give away a lot of money, virtually all I had at the time. Then He decreed a scripture into my life. Let me quote the scripture fulsomely, but only the highlighted part is the word I received: “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,…
Introduction The pursuit of divine redemption is a universal human aspiration, transcending cultures, backgrounds, and faith traditions. Despite this shared desire, the pathways to achieving redemption are diverse and often divisive. This article explores the disparate approaches to divine redemption, particularly the Christ-only gospel and the rules-based approach. By examining the underlying principles and practices of these two pathways, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of human experience. Humanity's innate desire for a divine connection is a universal thread that weaves together people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and faith traditions. However, the pathways to…
The clamour for the separation of the ‘Office of the Attorney General of the Federation’ from that of the ‘Minister of Justice’ which is largely attributable, rightly or wrongly, to the perceived politicisation of the office of the AGF has been raging for quite some time. It, however, gained momentum based on the experiences of Nigerians in the 4th Republic. They question the fidelity of such an appointee of the president to the Constitution under a partisan system. Can he/she consciously discern that his/her functions of the AGF are not subject to the dictates of the President, unlike his/her functions…
Contronym - a word that can mean exactly opposite things, e g pharmakon, poison and remedy in pharmacology and botany Bene, you were amazonian A revolutionary, a warrior A female revolutionary and warrior But you were also pharmakon The poison that is also the cure The foundation of Botany The queen of all sciences Poison cured, neutralized Bene, warrior and revolutionary Amazon and pharmakon The roots of your life Of your unique selfhood Amazon and/or pharmakon? More Amazon than pharmakon Or more pharmakon than Amazon? A needless riddle or conundrum! Among plants and herbs There are killers and healers In…
Friday, 17 January 2025 04:22

Trump, again…. - Azu Ishiekwene

On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45thPresident of the U.S., on January 19, 2017, I wrote an article I could easily write now. It was entitled “A Memory of America on Obama’s Last Day.” With minor edits, it’s worth repeating as Trump happens again as the 47th President of the U.S. Only exceptionalism could have offered that opportunity. Only exceptionalism could produce a Barack Obama and, eight years later, bring forth a Donald Trump—one neoliberal and the other a neo-anything-is-possible. The peculiar aspect of the U.S. is that everything is extraordinary. If any doubt remains, the election…
In response to the outcry over their manner of handling the sons of Nigerian billionaire Chief Razaq Okoya, Subomi and Wahab, over alleged naira abuse versus their priors, the EFCC finally issued a public invitation for those boys to appear at their office on Monday. Respectfully summoning those boys for an investigation was a far cry from their approach to confronting the same “crime” when it involved the child of a non-billionaire just last year. The same EFCC that wrote a tame letter to the Okoyas ferociously stormed Pinnock Estate to arrest Bobrisky (Okuneye Idris). They were so carried away…
On 22 August 2024, Olukayode Ariwoola, the penultimate Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) retired from the bench and transitioned into a published author. At a well-attended event in Abuja, the former CJN beamed at the public presentation of his autobiography. Published under the title Judging with Justice*, the book was ghost written by Olanrewaju Akinsola (the author better known as Onigegewura). Laid out in 13 chapters and 496 pages, the author tells his story in the first 250 pages. The remainder of the book is dedicated to testimonials on the author from colleagues in the judiciary, lawyers, friends, peers, and…
April 30, 2025

NNPCL faces criticism as Warri Refinery fails to take off after $897m in repairs bill

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is under scrutiny after the Warri Refining and Petrochemical…
April 28, 2025

Natasha mocks Akpabio in scathing ‘apology’ over sexual harassment claim

Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Sunday delivered a blistering, sarcastic "apology" to Senate…
April 29, 2025

How African popes changed Christianity - and gave the world Valentine's Day

Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left…
April 26, 2025

Declassified CIA file about UFO aliens attacking soldiers released

A declassified document posted to the CIA’s website is raising eyebrows with claims of an…
April 29, 2025

At least 26 people killed as 2 vehicles run over bomb planted by Boko Haram…

At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles detonated an improvised explosive…
April 30, 2025

Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 572

UN chief urges 'irreversible action' on Israel, Palestinian two-state solution United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…
April 27, 2025

Smartphone use could reduce dementia risk in older adults, study finds

The first generation that has been exposed consistently to digital technology has reached the age…
January 08, 2025

NFF appoints new Super Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach…

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