By Tunde Rahman President Bola Tinubu’s one-day visit to the Southeast, his first of 2025, was not just a routine event. It was laden with symbolisms, from the enthusiastic reception to the subsequent positive comments. The import of this visit,…
By Kunle Somorin Although the current reality is pushing up the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Yayi, as the candidate to beat in the scheme to replace incumbent Dapo Abiodun as the governor…
By Arabinrin Aderonke It’s a new year, a year that will possibly see the passage and implementation of the People’s Bill, also known as the Tax Reform Bills. For Nigerian workers, the conversation surrounding this legislation is not just a…
By Aboyowa Akaruese The issue of post-release unemployment among former prisoners remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, contributing to high recidivism rates and hindering reintegration into society. Many ex-convicts face societal stigma and a lack of economic opportunities, which often…
By Arabinrin Aderonke Change is never easy, but it is often necessary. In 2024, Nigeria witnessed a series of reforms that underscored the power of determined and purposeful leadership. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has…
By Bayo Onanuga Although the Tinubu Administration’s midterm is five months away, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can proudly reflect on his administration’s journey over the last 19 months. After initial turbulence, the government concluded 2024 stronger than 2023, as many…
By Femi Adeniran Imagine waking up one morning to find no internet, no mobile network, and no access to emergency services—all because a single fibre cable was carelessly severed during routine construction. This is not just a hypothetical scenario; it’s…
In recent weeks, Nigeria has witnessed heartbreaking incidents of stampedes during food-sharing activities in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja. These tragedies, which claimed lives, were borne out of well-meaning acts of kindness aimed at alleviating the harsh economic realities faced by…
By Kenechukwu Aguolu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, presented the Proposed 2025 Budget of Restoration, titled “Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. as required by the Nigerian Constitution. As…
By Olufemi Soneye The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), under the leadership of Mele Kyari, has introduced the Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC) as a transformative step in hydrocarbon operations. This initiative, driven by NNPC Upstream Investment Management…
