By Bolanle Bolawole Nigeria is touted as the second most religious country in the world; after the Taliban’s Afghanistan. Similarly, it is said to be the second most impoverished nation; again, after the same Afghanistan! Be they Christian or Muslim,…
By Bayo Onanuga Imagine a Rivers State where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hesitated to declare a state of emergency. The political standoff between the State Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara could have continued and degenerated into violence. Impeachment threats might…
By Osagie Edward War Risk Insurance (WRI) premium is an additional surcharge imposed by international shipping companies on cargo bound for Nigerian ports. It comprises two key components: war risk liability, which covers people and goods aboard the vessel and…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), which was established on, it is imperative that we pause to acknowledge and honour our fallen colleagues, tragic victims of impunity. Every act…
By Ọmọọba Olusesan Alabi If ever there is a governor who had garnered several awards and recognitions in a short time, it would be Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) of Ekiti State. When he emerged as All Progressives Congress’ Governorship…
By Olawale Rasheed Severe storms ravaged Osun political space in the last few weeks. Veteran and amateur of political practice have had various takes on whys and hows. The disruptions now extend to national politics, changing the dynamics of contentions from…
By Paul Mutethia For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), success is often measured by having adequate stock, a steady stream of customers and consequently revenue. However, an equally critical but often overlooked factor is how businesses accept payments and…
By Jimoh Olorede Death is an inevitability that makes this life awful, rueful, regretful, mournful, woeful, and sorrowful. Death is an equalizer that kills the poor same way it kills the rich, just as a president would die same way…
By Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, Ph.D. The public hearings conducted recently by the two Chambers of the National Assembly have elicited positive responses from a broad spectrum of Nigerians, cutting across regional interest groups, government agencies, civil society groups, concerned individuals,…
By Bolanle Bolawole Although I love watching football, I am not a football fanatic. Each time I sit before the television, it is almost always going to be to watch one football match or the other. I don’t like watching…
