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August 28, 2026 12:20 am
Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege @60: Scholar on the throne
August 27, 2026 12:39 pm
How subsidy removal is funding education, health
August 27, 2026 12:10 am
The problem with Nigerian sports
August 27, 2026 12:10 am
Bamboo: Nigeria’s untapped green gold for sports equipment manufacturing
August 27, 2026 12:09 am
Nigeria must move from economic stabilisation to structural transformation
August 26, 2026 12:38 am
The subsidy question Tinubu can’t escape
Who will give Donald Trump the desperately needed victory?
August 28, 2026 10:22 am
Redefining work for the AI era
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The future of storytelling is still human
Opinion
Fake agencies: Why Nigeria still needs Oronsaye report
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Govt agencies and the need to build trust beyond announcements
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Bouillon cube mandatory fortification: A threat to maternal and child health
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Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege @60: Scholar on the throne
Celebrate Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege’s 60th birthday. Discover the journey of the Olota of Ota-Awori Kingdom, a scholar who became king….
How subsidy removal is funding education, health
Discover how Nigeria’s subsidy removal is now funding critical sectors like education and health, reviving the Awolowo model for national development….
The problem with Nigerian sports
Explore the deep-rooted problems plaguing Nigerian sports, from NFF controversies to government interference. Discover why our sports federations struggle….
Discover how Nigeria can leverage its abundant bamboo resources to become a manufacturing hub for sustainable sports equipment, creating jobs and boosting…
Nigeria must move from economic stabilisation to structural transformation
Nigeria must move beyond economic stabilisation to structural transformation to end persistent poverty. Learn why reforms aren’t enough and what’s needed….
The subsidy question Tinubu can’t escape
Nigerians question the impact of fuel subsidy removal. Discover Atiku’s alternative model for domestic refining and how Tinubu’s government spent the savin…
Redefining work for the AI era
Discover how SAP Sapphire 2026 is redefining work for the AI era, empowering employees and transforming enterprises with intelligent systems and human-cent…
The future of storytelling is still human
Explore how the future of storytelling remains deeply human, despite advancements in AI. Discover the power of connection and authentic narratives in a cha…
Fake agencies: Why Nigeria still needs Oronsaye report
Nigeria’s fake government agencies expose systemic weaknesses. The Oronsaye Report offers solutions to bureaucratic duplication and fraud. Learn why it’s c…
Nigerian government agencies must build public trust through strategic communication, moving beyond mere announcements to proactive engagement and clear in…
Bouillon cube mandatory fortification: A threat to maternal and child health
Mandatory bouillon cube fortification with micronutrients is a threat to maternal and child health in Nigeria due to high sodium content. Learn more….
Government should stop funding sports
Explore why government funding for sports in Nigeria is failing, leading to poor performance and lack of development. Discover a new model for sustainable…
Opportunity Illusion: How fake overseas offers fuel modern slavery
Deceptive recruitment preys on West African youth with fake overseas offers, leading to modern slavery and forced labor. Learn how to identify and prevent…
When character meets responsibility: Amupitan, Tinubu and the Osun test
The Osun governorship election on August 15, 2026, tested INEC’s credibility under Chairman Amupitan. President Tinubu’s intervention also shaped the outco…
Restoring fuel subsidy will reverse Nigeria’s economic gains
Restoring fuel subsidy in Nigeria would reverse significant economic gains, including N15.8tn savings and increased investments. Learn why reversing course…
Tinubu reelection and the Masari gambit
Explore Ibrahim Masari’s strategic moves, including a major endorsement from Islamic scholars, to secure President Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027….
Atiku’s subsidy U-turn: A reply to Farooq Kperogi
An economic analysis of Atiku Abubakar’s proposed petrol subsidy, responding to Farooq Kperogi’s article and examining its financial implications for Niger…
Subsidy is not compassion
Reverting to fuel subsidy is a dangerous economic retreat for Nigeria. Discover why targeted relief, not a blanket subsidy, is the answer to hardship….
Yewa/Awori: Healing Ogun’s 50-year political wound in 2027
The Ogun 2027 election offers a chance to heal 50 years of political marginalisation for the Yewa/Awori people. Discover why this election is crucial for e…
Why aviation must strengthen flight recorder preservation
Discover why preserving flight recorder data is crucial for aviation safety. Learn about the challenges and solutions to prevent overwriting critical evide…
Beyond scoreline: Systemic rot behind Nigeria’s women’s football decline
Explore the systemic rot behind the decline of Nigeria’s women’s football team, the Super Falcons. Discover why the once-dominant team is struggling….
Osun election: Will Nigeria’s political class learn?
The Osun election offers crucial lessons for Nigeria’s political class ahead of 2027. Discover how performance, trust, and a changing electorate are reshap…
Payment data: Putting the cart before the horse
The CBN’s directive on payment data localisation by January 2027 poses significant challenges for Nigerian fintechs. Explore the policy’s impact and feasib…
A concerned stakeholder urges Gbajabiamila to reconsider Amaju Pinnick’s return to Nigerian football administration, citing past failures and the need for…
168 days, 168 stories: A war measured in human lives
168 days into the Iran war, 168 children were killed in a US missile strike on Shajareh Teybeh School. Demand for truth and accountability continues….
E-Gates, contactless renewals: The tech-driven border overhaul
Discover how Nigeria’s border services are being transformed with e-gates and contactless renewals under the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo….
Prof Tanko Ishaya: Tenure, truth and the UNIJOS controversy
Explore the tenure of UNIJOS VC, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, from 2021-2026. Uncover achievements, controversies, and public perception in this in-depth analysis….
When advisers matter more than ministers
Discover the crucial role of political advisers like Ibrahim Masari in the Tinubu administration, ensuring stability and effective governance in Nigeria….
Credit, growth and CBN’s balancing act
Explore how the CBN’s monetary policy navigates the delicate balance between achieving price stability and fostering economic growth and credit availabilit…
IBB @85: Compassion must not erase history
Explore the complex legacy of Ibrahim Babangida at 85. This article argues that compassion should not erase history or accountability for his time in power…
The politics of devious faith
Explore the dangerous use of religious rhetoric in Nigerian politics, particularly the ‘infidel’ narrative, and its impact on national unity and governance…