Editorial

Celebrating World Food Day with hunger

World Food Day (WFD), celebrated on October 16th, was established by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) in 1979, coinciding with its founding on the same date in 1946. The day aims to raise awareness about the global fight against…

Does Nigerian Economic Summit benefit the populace

As Nigeria navigates a challenging economic landscape under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope administration, an important question arises: does the Nigerian Economic Summit truly benefit the everyday citizen? This annual gathering of policymakers, business leaders, and civil society aims…

The crisis on Nigeria’s waterways

The tragic capsizing of a boat on the Niger  River on Independence Day, which left no  fewer than 150 passengers feared dead,  is a reminder of the urgent need for improved safety measures in our waterways. The incident, occurring in…

When universities can’t meet basic needs

There is an alarming urgency regarding the future of Nigeria’s public university system. Recent statements from President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Emmanuel Osodeke, during the ASUU State of the Nation conference in Abuja, underscore this reality.…

AI and Nigeria’s future

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of government in fostering innovation cannot be overstated. Dr. BosunTijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, recently addressed critics of his ministry’s push for artificial intelligence (AI) and talent development.…