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September 27, 2026 1:00 am
When the end distorts the means
September 27, 2026 12:59 am
Tinubu blows kisses from Paris, skips the Trump question again
September 27, 2026 12:00 am
2027: Atiku and the desperate last dance
September 25, 2026 8:00 pm
Ogun 2027: Chasing a wild goose over Yayi’s ancestry
September 25, 2026 12:25 am
Eco-conscious ministry: Bringing ESG and sustainability to the church
September 25, 2026 12:03 am
Rabies: Vaccinate dogs or lose lives
Aig-Imoukhuede: Building Africa’s public sector brain trust
September 28, 2026 12:35 am
Glo @23: The ‘never settle for less’ drive
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Glo @23: The ‘never settle for less’ drive
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N120bn education investment: Katsina’s push for smart schools, wider opportunities
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Nigeria’s energy: A capital story
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Diaspora voting: The Nigerian mirage
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When the end distorts the means
An analysis of how constituency projects distort Nigeria’s federal budget, leading to budget padding and projects assigned to agencies outside their mandat…
Tinubu blows kisses from Paris, skips the Trump question again
An opinion on President Tinubu’s frequent trips to Paris, his relationship with Macron, and why he may be avoiding a meeting with US President Trump….
An analysis of former VP Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential bid, questioning his ‘last attempt’ and recent political manoeuvres as desperate….
Ogun 2027: Chasing a wild goose over Yayi’s ancestry
PDP’s focus on Senator Solomon Adeola’s (Yayi) ancestry for the Ogun 2027 governorship race is a futile distraction from real issues of governance….
Eco-conscious ministry: Bringing ESG and sustainability to the church
Churches should adopt ESG and sustainability principles, moving beyond CSR to ensure long-term viability through environmental, social, and economic stewar…
An opinion on the urgent need for rabies prevention in Nigeria, highlighting mass dog vaccination and public education to prevent avoidable deaths….
Globacom marks its 23rd anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to customers with new products like Glo Cafe 3.0 and the Magic Data Bundle….
As Globacom marks its 23rd anniversary, it has launched four new products, including Glo Cafe 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to customer experience….
N120bn education investment: Katsina’s push for smart schools, wider opportunities
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda’s administration has committed over N120bn to education, focusing on smart schools, teacher recruitment, and scholarship…
Nigeria’s energy: A capital story
Nigeria’s energy sector needs capital to convert its vast oil and gas resources into production, using Oando as a case study for this challenge….
Diaspora voting: The Nigerian mirage
An opinion on why successive Nigerian governments have failed to implement diaspora voting despite the diaspora’s significant contributions to the economy….
Ending Nigeria’s endless electricity challenges
Nigeria’s electricity crisis is a national emergency constraining growth. The power sector’s privatisation has failed to deliver reliable electricity….
Nigeria’s 2013 power sector privatisation followed a flawed model, creating a single-buyer trap that has left DisCos insolvent and requiring bailouts….
Repositioning public service through professionalised HRM
Opinion: Reforming Nigeria’s public service requires professionalising its Human Resource Management to restore value and improve performance and productiv…
An aviation professional explains why Nigerian airlines fail despite high demand, citing forex volatility, fuel costs, and maintenance challenges….
Magun: Please pee in my mouth and save me
An opinion piece on the Magun Yoruba charm, exploring the folklore, its alleged consequences for adultery, and the need for medical help over traditional r…
Beyond training: Building capacity for decent work in Nigeria
An opinion on why Nigeria must move beyond simple training metrics to build lasting institutional capacity for decent work and evidence-based policy….
AI Apocalypse: The problem is policy
Olusola Amusan argues the real AI problem is policy, not a sci-fi apocalypse. We need governance and standards before AI’s capabilities outrun our control….
King’s College brouhaha and the price of ignorance
An examination of the controversy surrounding the proposed 35-year concession of King’s College, Lagos, to its Old Boys’ Association for rehabilitation….
Why Tinubu must not go
An opinion piece argues the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ campaign is a regional reaction not seen under Buhari, despite similar hardships from his policies….
Ebonyi 2027: Why voters should go for competence (1)
An opinion on the Ebonyi 2027 governorship election, arguing that voters should prioritise competence and performance over geographical zoning arrangements…
Different runners, one baton
An opinion piece exploring the parallels between a 4x100m relay baton exchange and corporate succession, using the US Olympic team and Apple as examples….
Beyond politics: What defines leader’s legacy?
An opinion on what defines a leader’s legacy, using the philanthropic work of Aderemi Oseni as an example of leadership focused on human development….
Why trust precedes transactions in Nigerian Market
An analysis of the psychological triggers shaping Nigerian consumer behaviour, highlighting why trust, relationships, and perception are key to business su…
Solid minerals: Can states build institutions faster than illegal markets?
An analysis of whether West African states like Nigeria and Ghana can strengthen mineral governance to control illegal gold and lithium markets….
An analysis of Nigeria’s tax reforms under Zacch Adedeji, highlighting increased revenue, technological shifts, and the FIRS to NRS transition….
Can Africa’s top oil producer stage a comeback?
An analysis of Nigeria’s declining crude oil production, the factors responsible, and the government’s efforts to ramp up output to its former peak….
BASA: Unlocking untapped benefits
Nigeria has about 90 Bilateral Air Service Agreements but only 40 are active. This piece explains how domestic operators can unlock untapped benefits….
Rev John Aina: Going home on music chords
Read a tribute to the late Rev. John Aina, former Music Director of the Apostolic Faith Church, who served for five decades and died on May 1, 2026….
Mobility, education and Nigeria’s future
Stanbic IBTC CEO Chuma Nwokocha discusses the Together4ALimb initiative, which provides prosthetics and education trusts for children with limb loss in Nig…
COP31: Why nations must move from climate promises to action
Ahead of COP31, nations must shift from climate promises to concrete action with credible plans, financing, and measurable results for a successful transit…