“The thinker without paradox is like a lover without feeling: a paltry mediocrity. (S. Kierkegaard).” “Only the paradox comes anywhere near to comprehending the fullness of life.” (C. G. Jung) As part of my academic studies and for most of my life, I have encountered the concepts of paradox and duality at…

I recently came across the concept of human-centred design. From my initial reading, the idea of designing products and services that meet specific human and societal needs seemed interesting, so I decided to dive deep into the core of this concept to understand its novelty and peculiarities. I opted to…

Despite the abundance of human and natural resources, Nigeria has been on a gradual but sometimes rapid downward slide into the abyss of poverty since it gained independence from the British in 1960. …

In Memory of Silas Ilo (1940–2013) It has been ten years since you left us here on earth. The pain lingers on, but the special memories you left in our hearts help us cope with the grief. We miss your warm embrace and the protection you provided. …

I have not started writing consistently because I have been paralysed in a self-fabricated analytic gridlock. My heart has been separated from my mind because I am not sure who my intended audience is and what they would love to read about. It’s strange because the paradox is that I…

In the workplace, employees at different levels of employment work for cross purposes. Their motivations and incentives for productivity vary significantly. Employees at the base of the organisational chart feel overworked and underpaid while the company management team continuously seeks ways to minimise costs and maximise profit. …

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are some vocations and workplaces where team leaders shout at their team members to get work done. For example, when I was working in a warehouse where my role was to lift and carry heavy items from one place to another, the…

The Tinubu administration commenced on May 29th with many twists and turns in its first week. To add a little context to this monologue, Mr Bola Tinubu is the newly elected president of the federal republic of Nigeria who was voted in by 37% of the people who voted on…

True healing is only possible in a peaceful home. Heal yourself and make peace with your soul, then all the beautiful things of life will follow you. Make your home a sanctuary of love and laughter. …