By Mohamed Bouden According to World Bank estimates, the interest in the Atlantic Ocean is constantly growing, driven by the desire to exploit its opportunities and capitalise on shared benefits to address global challenges. Oceans play a crucial role in…
By Bajowa Oni It is hard to argue that, considering current economic realities, an update of the minimum wage is not necessary.When the current administration came into office a year ago, inflation was at 22 percent. It now stands at…
FirstBank’s 130 years of gripping history is a corporate handbook in many ways. Its fortunes are as great a lesson as its challenges. Its leadership and choice of leaders are fascinating chapters of the book it has become, validating the…
By Ola’ Ajao-Akala In the wake of recent unrest in Kenya, triggered by the controversial finance bill, there lies a poignant lesson for Nigeria—a warning about the potential consequences of perceived governmental insensitivity during times of economic hardship. As the…
By ISAAC OLUSESI The ultimate for the critic is the relative acquisition and exercise of power, and at the take off point, from no where, the critic got a term as an elected lawmaker during which political rabble-rouses as self…
By Bola Bolawole On the evening of Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, an explosion rocked Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state. The location of the explosion was later identified as Aderinola Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija Estate. The explosion was of…
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D In every government or institution, there is a corresponding invisible hand that remote-controls its affairs with immense influence over decision-making process, predominantly on matters of interest. In most cases, while the head, and perhaps, the kitchen…
By Gboyega Akosile There is no gainsaying that God in His infinite wisdom does not make mistakes – I know that most of the widely accepted religions in the world, Islam and Christianity, hold strongly to this belief. He does…
By Abdullahi Musa ([email protected]) The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project is nearing completion, with significant economic benefits expected for Nigeria. The AKK gas pipeline is a 40-inch, 614-kilometre linear pipeline system running from Ajaokuta to Kano. It includes associated intermediate…
By Kenechukwu Aguolu National anthems are more than mere songs; they encapsulate a nation’s history, values, and aspirations. In Nigeria, a country rich in cultural diversity but often divided along ethnic and religious lines, the national anthem serves as a…
