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By Ifeanyi Izeze Mischief, a major preoccupation of the human mind has been perfected by the word government and governance in our clime. And its manifestations are seen everywhere and in everything those who rule Nigeria do. It makes it very difficult or rather nearly impossible for us to discern between pure egocentricity/greed and genuine ...
By Gbenga Omotoso It was a sunny day. Bright and warm; a day good for outdoor activities. From an event in Alimoso, which is often touted as Nigeria’s largest local government, we rushed down to Obafemi Awolowo Way in Ikeja, where another event was underway – the opening of a block of beautiful offices. Speeches ...
By Emmanuel Onwubiko As part of the broader strategy to contain the effects of drug addictions by students and other youngsters, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently mooted an idea or rather a proposal to make drug testing mandatory for university admission which is widely regarded as a welcome development. Spearheaded by Hajia ...
By Solomon Iorpev Benue is undoubtedly a central part of Nigeria, a significant part of the belt that holds the country together. There is no doubt that any significant impact on this part of the country has ripple effects on the entire nation. History has it that the middle belt of which Benue is a ...
By Oluseye Adebayo After weeks of anticipation, the pictures of the new presidential jet as presented in the media when President Tinubu was leaving Abuja for his visit to France on Monday, the 19th of August was a disappointing climax. It shows that some people somewhere are either not doing enough thinking about the image ...
By Ana Hajduka, founder and CEO of Africa GreenCo As Africa’s energy sector deregulates, exciting opportunities open up for financial innovation to benefit consumers. Private-sector buyers and traders can mitigate default risk and provide certified green energy at lower cost, writes Ana Hajduka, founder and CEO of Africa GreenCo. Africa’s renewable energy potential is undeniable, ...
Prominent Nigerian figure Stephen Adedayo has called on citizens to choose peace, progress, and unity as the nation navigates its current difficulties. This appeal follows discussions with journalists in Lagos, where Adedayo and other notable individuals addressed pressing national concerns. Stephen Adedayo, a notable reformer and former photographer to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ...
By Mamuda Sanusi, Facial marks are tears made on parts of the body, especially the face. It occurs in different shapes and sizes. It is also referred to as tribal marks. The practice is common in many parts of Nigeria irrespective of tribe, culture and religion. Since tribal marks are used majorly to differentiate one ...
By Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim The first $15 billion was already spent on Nevada’s Yucca Mountain megaproject until the Obama administration scrapped the project! A total of $65 billion, including damages, was spent on Yucca, and the ground was covered back without a project after spending $65 billion! Nigeria’s Government has in stock 11866 abandoned megaprojects, ...
By Omolaraeni Olaosebikan Good governance is fundamental for the prosperity of every nation, and this principle extends to the corporate sphere, where ‘Corporate Governance’ holds significant importance. Effective governance practices ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making, which are essential for sustainable growth and success in both public and private sectors. In the corporate world, adhering ...
By Jide Akinseye Flip Farm Resorts has made significant strides in promoting agricultural practices and sustainable living. As we reflect on the importance of owning farm land for garden and agricultural purposes, we are reminded of the benefits of backyard farming, also known as garden farming. This approach to farming not only provides an opportunity ...
By Orifunke Lawal On the 24th of July, 2024, I was greatly privileged to attend the Pre-Summit Investors’ Roundtable organised ahead of the Africa Social Impact Summit, Lagos. At the extremely high-level meeting, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu hosted over 200 potential investors and, on behalf of Lagos State, pitched several sectors of interest for profitable ...
By Adémólá Òrúnbon Again, On Monday, July 2, 2024, Chairman, Southern Governors’ Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, agreed, in principle, to establish state police as part of the measure to check the rising wave of insecurity across the country. During his commiseration with the Abia State Government on the unremitting killings of ...
By Opeyemi Eniola Last Thursday, Nigerians, mostly youths, poured onto the street to register their displeasure over hunger and economic hardship. Tens of thousands of Nigerians are currently featuring in the ongoing ten-day protest tagged: #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria. The protest which, according to civil society groups, the organisers, became unavoidable owing to a surge in the cost ...
By Bolanle Bolawole Visit any of our institutions of higher learning and you begin to see toddler-undergraduates all over the place! Boys and girls who should still be in SS1 are already preparing to graduate! Merely looking at them testifies to the fact that they lack the much-needed maturity. They may pass through the university ...
By Kenechukwu Aguolu The much-anticipated speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the #EndBadGovernance protest has generated a lot of mixed feelings and reactions, as expected. Some people believe that the speech lacked empathy, some feel that it did not address the demands of the protesters, while others are indifferent. The major disappointment for many ...
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju On March 29, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari, during a national broadcast on the then rising COVID-19 crisis, announced the lockdown of Lagos and Ogun states as well as Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The erstwhile president also announced the closure of unity schools and the restriction of inter-state vehicular movements, all in ...
By NJ Ayuk Nigeria, a previous bright spot on big oil and gas investors’ radar screens, has dimmed substantially as investor attention is increasingly drawn to new and emerging developments in Namibia, Ivory Coast, Angola, and the Republic of Congo. With two-thirds or more of its revenue coming from oil, investor flight is a serious ...
By Jimoh Olorede Exactly 41 days after his inauguration as the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on May 29, 2023, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was also elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), precisely on July 9, 2023. To lead ECOWAS, one must not only be ...
By Waheed Adekunle To start with, the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke will be two years in a matter of months and since its inception, the administration has been making series of bogus promises to hoodwink the unsuspecting members of the public. The administration assumed the public is gullible enough to believe its rhetorics. Aside ...
By Kenechukwu Aguolu The bold economic policies introduced by the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have led to a hike in inflation; making it difficult for people to meet their basic needs. The Headline Inflation Rate rose to 34.19% in June 2024 from 33.95% in May 2024. It has also resulted in large foreign ...
By Tope Adewunmi On the 22nd June, 2024, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, issued three new Executive Orders aimed at fostering sustainable development, environmental conservation, and responsible mining practices. The third of the Executive Orders addresses land management and mining activities by prohibiting traditional rulers from entering into agreements or Memorandums of Understanding ...
By Dr Jimoh Ibrahim What is Tinubu’s offence? The failure to use power as trading currency not leaning from Henry VIII of England (1491–1547), who imprisoned and executed those who would not sign his Act of Supremacy establishing the English monarch as head of the Church of England, including even his ‘good friend’ Thomas More ...
By Dakuku Peterside Nigeria is a complex and multifaceted country that elicits various thoughts and viewpoints. Yet, there is some order in disorder. My recent journey through books about contemporary Nigeria or autobiographies of Nigerians brought this reality to light. I have read many books, and in the spirit of Barbara Tuchman, I feel that ...
By Mallam Olawale Rasheed Intellectual pursuit and excellence are traditionally built on empirical facts. When facts are deliberately twisted to achieve partisan goals, the public, the citizenry, immediately identifies intellectual deceit and a prelude to a likely jaundiced academic thesis. Applied to the public space and as facts are sacred, governance analysis from dispassionate analysts, ...
