Opinion
Kano gov’s silent revolution in healthcare sector
In the bustling city of Kano, a silent revolution is taking place—one that may not capture the headlines every day, but which is certainly transforming the lives of countless residents. At the heart...
10th January 2025
Nigeria versus Australia: Between retaliation and diplomacy
While I will not hesitate to condemn any attempt by another country to demarket our dear country, Nigeria, I have reservations about the way the Nigerian government reacted to the travel advisory issu...
10th January 2025
Gov Yusuf's silent revolution in healthcare sector
In the bustling city-state of Kano, a silent revolution is taking place – one that may not capture the headlines every day, but which is certainly transforming the lives of countless residents. ...
9th January 2025
A dilapidated building in dire need of renovation
The Nigerian system, much like a dilapidated building, stands precariously on the brink of collapse. The once-sturdy foundation, laid by the nation’s founding fathers, has been eroded by years of ne...
9th January 2025
Every Nigerian should have right to food
Food is a basic necessity for human survival and a cornerstone for national development. Access to adequate and nutritious food is a fundamental human right enshrined in international treaties, includ...
8th January 2025
Celebrating culture icon, Pa Frank Aig-Imoukhuede @ 90
Ten years ago, when he clocked 80, his good old, shoot-straight self was more evident than ever. “I don’t want people to remember me for anything (other) than this was a man who worked hard, and w...
8th January 2025
Collaborating in the fight against cybercrimes
Cybercrime is a complex and evolving menace with a devastating impact on individuals, businesses and governments. However, there are preventive steps that can be taken to better protect ourselves agai...
8th January 2025
Judiciary and corruption allegations: Who will educate the Gen Z?
The judiciary is a critical institution of government and arguably the most important arm of government in every democratic society. The judiciary determines cases strictly on merit. The Nigerian judi...
7th January 2025
Three global icons and Kemi Badenoch’s fallacy of ethnic card
Unlike the leader of the opposition Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch (Kemi Badenoch for short), who claims to be British with Yoruba heritage but denies any ...
7th January 2025
Consequences of electoral malpractice and political godfatherism
The consequences of the prevalence of the culture of electoral malpractice and political godfatherism in Nigeria are our country’s stagnated economic and technological development and the existence ...
7th January 2025
Navigating the path to sustainable telecom services for subscribers
As Nigeria continues its journey towards becoming a digitally driven economy, reliable telecommunications services remain the backbone of our collective progress. At Airtel Nigeria, we are committed t...
6th January 2025
Did Tinubu really accept a boxing challenge?
When I first saw pictures of President Bola Tinubu receiving a golden glove from the world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua, part of me thought the President had agreed to fight him in the ring. Joshua v...
5th January 2025
Rethinking fundamental laws in the age of AI
Hello, World! Here is how your future begins. Throughout human history, our existence has been shaped—and often constrained—by fundamental laws. These laws have dictated the bounds of our physical...
3rd January 2025
A stellar year for Nigeria’s health sector
It has been a stellar year for the health sector under President Tinubu’s administration. This axis of executive excellence has witnessed a transformation over the past months owing to some incisive...
2nd January 2025
China-Africa prospects: 2025 and beyond
The outgoing year of 2024 has been phenomenally significant in relations and cooperation between Africa and China. This is not because it has been less significant in the past but because in a particu...
2nd January 2025
Calls intensify for enhanced security and crowd management
The stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija, which claimed lives and left many injured, have highlighted a glaring need for enhanced security protocols, crowd control measures, and coordinated emergency...
2nd January 2025
Strategic Leadership in Nigeria: Transforming challenges into sustainable success
In my fourteen years as the Founder of TEXEM, UK, and previously as a Director of Strategy in Cambridge, I have engaged with thousands of leaders across multiple continents. Amid these interactions, t...
1st January 2025
Ahead of midterm, emerging signs favourable for the Tinubu administration
Although the Tinubu Administration’s midterm is five months away, President Bola Tinubu can proudly reflect on his administration’s journey over the last 19 months. After initial turbulence, the g...
1st January 2025
El Clásico of the tax reform bills
El Clásico is a Spanish term that means ‘’the classic’’. In football parlance, El Clásico refers to matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona football clubs. And boy, were they classical, de...
1st January 2025An Open Letter to ‘Iya Afin’ Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch, we understand that political ambition and the quest to get the exalted position of British Prime Minister may push one to the limits, such as using uncharitable ways to convince the Bri...
31st December 2024The healing power of arts
Health is not merely the absence of disease in the human body; rather, it encompasses the physical, social, and emotional well-being of individuals. Mental health, specifically, refers to a person’s...
31st December 2024
Effects of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians’ socioeconomic well-being
Fuel subsidy in Nigeria has ignited topical issues in national discourse, business circles and almost all sectors of the economy. The removal of the subsidy took effect on the inauguration of Presiden...
30th December 2024
Tchiani’s claims and Tinubu’s travels — the risk of appearances
I knew that my friend Sadiq was innocent. But some of us saw him leaving for the class alone when every other student was seated in the school hall for the HIV/AIDS awareness day. It was one of those ...
29th December 2024
Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy: An ultimate game changer
The re-establishment of the Nigeria Sports Commission has been welcomed by various stakeholders in the nation’s sport. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is upbeat about the new prospects for the sector’...
29th December 2024
UniAbuja: Let it alone
Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Othello, cautions us that certain things are better left unaltered. The phrase “Let it alone” serves as a poignant reminder to preserve the integrity of what ...
27th December 2024
A fresh look at NBS data on kidnapping in Nigeria
Nigeria has a data problem, a deeply rooted governance problem manifested in poor data quality, fragile data generation infrastructure and blatant politicisation of data. To argue against this fact is...
27th December 2024
NIN’s role in Nigeria’s socioeconomic inclusion programmes
The importance of a robust National Identity Management System is globally evident as it serves as the foundation for programmes and policies designed to ensure that all individuals, regardless of the...
26th December 2024
Decarbonisation strategies for Nigeria’s path to net zero
Sustainability is no longer a concept reserved for academic debates or policy documents; it is a pressing reality for Nigeria. From devastating floods and desertification to unchecked deforestation an...
26th December 2024
NIN’s role in Nigeria’s socioeconomic inclusion programmes
The importance of a robust National Identity Management System is globally evident as it serves as the foundation for programmes and policies designed to ensure that all individuals, regardless of the...
25th December 2024
Once upon a colourful Christmas
“Creating traditions in the blended family promotes unity and a sense of belonging.” -Diane Greene Reminiscences! Waves of nostalgia sweep yours truly back to the good old days of the ‘60s, ‘7...
25th December 2024
Biodun Shobanjo: Celebrating Africa’s advertising and PR czar @80
The drums have been rolling for the past few weeks, snippets of his brief interview where he fully identified with the youths trending on social media and great excitement from family, friends and ass...
24th December 2024
