By Frank Ofili The transformation of the traditional Personnel Department into Human Resources, and now into People and Culture, is more than a change in terminology—it reflects a fundamental shift in how organizations view...
By Frank Ofili The periodic eruption of violence by black South Africans against fellow Africans—particularly Nigerians, Ghanaians, Zimbabweans, and others—remains one of the most troubling contradictions in post-apartheid Africa. That victims and perpetrators often...
By Frank Ofili The essence of any economic reform is simple: to make life better. Not theoretically better. Not statistically better. But tangibly better for the people. By that standard, Nigeria’s current reform experiment...
By Frank Ofili In recent times, Nigeria’s political landscape has become increasingly dispiriting, driving yours truly to shift his attention to conflicts in the Gulf region and other global flashpoints. Yet, true to form,...
By Frank Ofili The commencement of a U.S.-imposed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a defining moment in the evolving conflict with Iran. While the stated objective appears to be to restrict...
Your Excellency, I write with a deep sense of concern, not just as a citizen, but as one who believes that leadership must be seen, felt, and trusted—especially in moments of grief and national...
Frank Ofili There is a pattern emerging in how the United States, under Donald Trump, is approaching Iran—and it feels strikingly familiar. Talk peace. Show force. Negotiate from dominance. On one hand, there are...
By Frank Ofili Human Resource (HR) professionals need to be vigilant at all times, but there are specific moments in the employee lifecycle and organizational activity where the risk, sensitivity, and potential impact are...
By Frank Ofili Starting a career in HR in Nigeria can feel overwhelming, but the truth is—if you focus on the right foundations early, you’ll stand out quickly. Here’s a practical, Nigeria-focused roadmap for...
Frank Ofili This piece was inspired by my good friend, Bayo Adeoshun’s Facebook post titled “Addressing the Shoes Conundrum” which dwelt on shoes and socks. The post reminded me of an encounter I had...
