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October 16, 2026 12:26 am
First Iyoba: Political power, artistic legacy and restitution debate
October 16, 2026 12:09 am
AI age: Africa must build and earn its place
October 15, 2026 12:30 am
Dual-edged sword of Nigeria’s political piety
October 15, 2026 12:01 am
Nutrition fund: Another pledge without a plan?
October 15, 2026 12:00 am
Lagos’ failure to implement ASUU agreement
October 14, 2026 12:23 am
Nigeria’s great reset
What is in a national anthem?
October 16, 2026 12:36 am
Why Zulum must regulate local govt-sponsored mass weddings
Opinion
Customer Service Week: The work after the complaint
Opinion
Can state police solve Nigeria’s security challenges?
Opinion
NIDCOM audit: Let due process separate facts from noise
Opinion
Pipeline security claims raise bigger questions
Opinion
First Iyoba: Political power, artistic legacy and restitution debate
Learn about Queen Idia, the first Iyoba of Benin, her political power, iconic art legacy, and the ongoing debate over the restitution of her famous masks….
AI age: Africa must build and earn its place
Africa needs an ambitious AI development strategy to build its own capacity, secure its technological sovereignty, and earn its place in the global AI age….
Dual-edged sword of Nigeria’s political piety
An opinion on how the intersection of religion and politics in Nigeria can both provide an ethical compass and be exploited to hinder good governance….
Nutrition fund: Another pledge without a plan?
Nigerian governors have pledged a National Nutrition Intervention Fund, but will it be another empty promise without a concrete plan to tackle malnutrition…
Lagos’ failure to implement ASUU agreement
Lagos State’s failure to implement the FG-ASUU salary agreement is an embarrassment and undermines President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, an opinion state…
Nigeria’s great reset
An opinion on Nigeria’s national development, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, and education projects aimed at reaching every community….
Why Zulum must regulate local govt-sponsored mass weddings
An opinion on why Governor Zulum must regulate local government-sponsored mass weddings in Borno to prevent abuse and negative social consequences….
Customer Service Week: The work after the complaint
An opinion on LAWMA’s approach to customer service, detailing how the agency follows up on waste collection complaints beyond the customer care desk….
Can state police solve Nigeria’s security challenges?
An analysis of the debate on creating state police in Nigeria, weighing the potential benefits against the risks of political abuse and other challenges….
NIDCOM audit: Let due process separate facts from noise
An audit observation is not a conviction. Due process must be allowed to run its course on the Auditor-General’s query on NIDCOM’s expenditure….
Pipeline security claims raise bigger questions
An opinion on Asari Dokubo’s unverified N2.7tn pipeline security claims against the Olu of Warri and Osahon Okunbo, and the need for transparency….
What should AI agents be allowed to decide?
An opinion on why product leaders must distinguish between an AI’s capability and the decision-making authority we choose to delegate to it….
Why organisational change efforts fail
An expert explains why organisational change fails, arguing it’s due to a lack of clear leadership alignment, not employee resistance, especially in Nigeri…
Benue 2027: One term to lay foundation, another to build
An opinion on why Governor Hyacinth Alia deserves a second term in 2027 to build on the foundational work of his first administration in Benue State….
Polycrisis age: Are Nigerian firms strategically vulnerable or resilient?
Nigerian firms show tactical resilience but face strategic vulnerability in the polycrisis age, with gaps in technology, talent, and leadership….
Nigeria’s data depletion puzzle
An analysis of why Nigerians feel their mobile data depletes quickly, pointing to increased smartphone use, faster networks, and background data consumptio…
End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights
Child marriage denies girls their childhood, disrupts education, and causes severe health issues like VVF. Investing in girls’ rights is crucial for societ…
Why blacksmith keeps striking Israel’s anvil
An analysis of why big tech giants like NVIDIA and Google are consistently interested in acquiring Israeli AI and tech startups like Decart and Wiz….
Disruptive era: Building a resilient economy
An analysis of how Nigeria can build a resilient economy amid global disruptions, drawing insights from the CIBN’s 19th annual conference….
Dele Alake: A journey of conviction
A profile of Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, exploring his character, loyalty to President Tinubu, and personal philosophy at 70….
Who needs a national carrier?
An ex-pilot argues against a state-owned national carrier for Nigeria, citing past failures like Nigeria Airways and advocating for government support of p…
A profile of Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, on his 70th birthday, exploring his personality, loyalty to President Tinubu, and character….
Securing 2027 elections: Convergence of physical and cyber defences needed
Securing Nigeria’s 2027 elections requires a convergence of physical and cybersecurity defences to mitigate threats to INEC’s ability to conduct credible p…
An opinion on why focusing on Nigeria’s minimum wage is like scratching an itch while ignoring the leprosy of the high cost of living and inflation….
Gains of unsubsidised lives
An opinion on the impact of fuel subsidy removal under President Tinubu, arguing it has caused immense hardship, inflation, and poverty for Nigerians….
Nigeria @66: From private legacy to national balance sheet
An opinion on Nigeria at 66, arguing that individual and corporate success must be woven into a collective legacy for sustainable national development….
Accountability strengthens Nigeria’s diaspora institutions
An opinion on the Auditor-General’s report on NiDCOM, urging the commission to answer audit queries to ensure accountability and strengthen the institution…
Ballot box has the final word
An opinion on why Governor Monday Okpebholo’s 2.5 million vote target for President Tinubu in Edo State for the 2027 election is an achievable goal….
A comedy of errors of the framework illiterati
An opinion on the misinterpretation of the Nigeria-US solid minerals framework, clarifying it is not a $700bn deal but a foundational agreement….
Politics must follow the law when Supreme Court speaks
Following a Supreme Court ruling upholding key sections of the Electoral Act, political parties must now ensure their internal processes comply with the la…
NNPC: People, discipline and strategy behind profit numbers
NNPC Limited recorded a N7.2tn profit in 2025, driven by a new strategy focusing on its people, cost discipline, debt recovery, and operational efficiency….