There's a lot of angst and rage about the current situation in Nigeria on NVS. Hardly a day goes by without someone writing an article or making a post about how terrible things are, how Nigerian leaders are running the nation aground and how we need to change. Of course, the trouble is that change isn't an easy thing - it would take lots of money, manpower and time to effect the change that many Nigerians desire.

But what IF change was so easy to bring about? What if all someone...

When I was growing up, one game that fascinated (and still fascinates) me is opon ayo (more commonly known as oware). I noted how placing a single extra seed in a hollow could change the total number of seeds in the hollow; this in turn could change the the effect of playing out the seeds in that hollow, which in turn could change the number of seeds in other hollows, which ultimately could change the way the entire game was played out.

Of course, this phenomenon isn't limited to...

I continue my series on a possible Nigerian future scenario. Happy reading!



Five Years On, Ngbakala Still On A Mission To Transform Nigeria's Economy

Warri, February 7, 2014 (World Press Agency)

At a simple ceremony today, The Head of State of Nigeria, Itoru Ngbalaka is dressed in his trademark simple shirt and trousers and declaring Nigeria's third private refinery open, while onlookers clap enthusiastically.

Mr. Ngbalaka says that...

In this series, I'll be posting news reports from a fictional Nigerian future. Feel free to agree or disagree...



Coup In Nigeria as Soldiers Oust Democratically Elected Government

Abuja, March 17, 2009 (World Press Agency)

Nigeria's faltering attempts at establishing a democracy came to an end today as the government of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was overthrown in a bloodless coup.

There were reports from Abuja of...