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By Sunny Ikhioya What is it about electricity supply in  Nigeria ? Why is it so difficult to simplify and bring under manageable indices, when other climes have taken it for granted and moved on to greater things? We have had our hopes raised to the zenith and brought down to mother earth during the Obasanjo era, with Bola Ige’s promise of six months delivery. We have also seen our common patrimony shared and handed over to an oligarchic few in the name of privatisation, hoping that the situation will improve. Yet, no luck.  Now Babatunde Fashola, the wonder governor of  Lagos  state, whom all have embraced to bring the lingering challenge to an end is feeling deeply frustrated. With over three years on the job, he is yet to take off. In fact, he is crying foul. What is it about power? Certain private and privileged estates in this country have constant power supply twenty four hours a day. Why is it that they are succeeding and our power companies are failing? Is it...

By  Sam Ohuabunwa I believe that I am not alone in feeling distressed about the situation of healthcare in Nigeria . Everywhere you look, the problems stare you on the face. In the public health care space, you face poor infrastructure, old or inoperative equipment and generally, poor attitude.  *Buhari  Even skill and competency levels are often suspect. If you have taken a seriously ill patient to our public health facilities – primary, secondary or tertiary institutions, you will know that many more people are healed by faith in Nigeria than by medical care.  If you go to the private healthcare institutions, may be infrastructure and equipment may be better, attitude and skills are subject to national averages. Additionally, in all cases, affordability remains a key limiting factor.  Since managed care and health insurance are still in their infancy or rather has remained in a state of stultified growth, most Nigerians have to deposit cash before they c...