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September 18, 2026 12:08 am
Rev John Aina: Going home on music chords
September 18, 2026 12:07 am
Mobility, education and Nigeria’s future
September 18, 2026 12:04 am
COP31: Why nations must move from climate promises to action
September 17, 2026 12:42 am
Architects of new Nollywood
September 17, 2026 12:40 am
5% ticket sales charge: AON got it all wrong
September 17, 2026 12:20 am
Nigeria’s population and the cost of blind planning
BASA: Unlocking untapped benefits
September 18, 2026 12:09 am
Nigerian aviation: A PR perspective on global competitiveness path
Opinion
Police escorts posing danger to other road users
Opinion
Beyond the exodus: The other side of Nigeria’s investment story
Opinion
CEPA test: Can it help Kano manufacturers and Onitsha exporters?
Opinion
Creative sector: The alchemy of Nigeria’s orange economy
Opinion
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…
Architects of new Nollywood
An opinion on the evolution of Nollywood, highlighting screenwriter Collins Okoh, his work on films like ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, and his role in the indust…
5% ticket sales charge: AON got it all wrong
A former NCAA GM argues that the Airline Operators of Nigeria’s call to abolish the 5% ticket sales charge is wrong legally and morally….
Nigeria’s population and the cost of blind planning
Nigeria’s economic planning is hindered by an outdated 2006 census. A credible digital census is crucial for development and fiscal policy….
Nigerian aviation: A PR perspective on global competitiveness path
An aviation PR expert diagnoses the systemic failures in Nigeria’s aviation sector, from high costs to poor governance, and outlines a path to competitiven…
Police escorts posing danger to other road users
An auctioneer recounts his dangerous encounter with the IGP’s convoy in Abuja, appealing for police escorts to show professionalism and respect for road us…
Beyond the exodus: The other side of Nigeria’s investment story
Despite a narrative of corporate exodus, companies like Unilever, MTN, and Lafarge are increasing their investment in Nigeria, showing a different side to …
CEPA test: Can it help Kano manufacturers and Onitsha exporters?
An analysis of the Nigeria-UAE CEPA, questioning if the trade agreement can deliver tangible economic gains for Nigerian manufacturers and exporters….
Creative sector: The alchemy of Nigeria’s orange economy
An analysis of Nigeria’s orange economy, highlighting the creative sector’s growth despite challenges and the government’s role in fostering its potential….
Can Africa finance itself?
Aliko Dangote is seeking to raise $1.6bn in Africa’s biggest IPO for his refinery, testing if the continent can finance its own industrialisation….
Subsidy was never Nigeria’s problem
An opinion piece arguing that Nigeria’s fuel subsidy was not the core economic issue, citing low tax revenue and comparing historical growth data….
NGOs’ task of navigating complex era
Non-governmental organisations face a complex era of shrinking donor funding, rising political restrictions, and declining public trust, forcing a shift in…
African tech: From survival to scale
Industry leaders discuss what African tech must do by 2030 to win the next decade, focusing on education, leadership, climate solutions, and local capital….
Do hard reforms need a second mandate?
An analysis of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a policy framework aimed at addressing Nigeria’s structural issues for sustainable development….
$1tn economy dream and the great corporate exodus
Nigeria’s ambition for a $1tn economy by 2030 faces a stark contradiction as dozens of multinational corporations exit the country due to harsh realities….
Alia’s record cannot be drowned in partisan spin
This opinion piece defends Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia’s record in office against criticism from Samuel Ortom and Michael Aondoakaa’s camps….
Redefining Lagos waste crisis
Lagos generates over 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, creating an environmental emergency. This is a call to redefine the crisis as an economic opportu…
Who’s afraid of King’s College rescue mission?
An opinion on the Federal Government’s approved concession of King’s College, Lagos, to its Old Boys’ Association as a rescue mission, not privatisation….
Epe roads need urgent attention
A resident calls on lawmaker Tobun Abiodun to urgently fix the deplorable Epe roads, citing years of neglect and failed campaign promises in Lagos State….
Have the Brits tamed Andy Burnham?
Exploring political populism and whether UK PM Andy Burnham’s ‘everyday folks’ approach is a genuine leadership style or a calculated move to win votes….
Shaping nation’s character with storytelling, culture
Explore how Nigerian culture, through storytelling and folklore, celebrates power over heroism, shaping the nation’s character and values for generations….
Discover the systemic issues in Nigerian universities, like outdated recruitment, that act as enablers of brain drain and exclude qualified diaspora academ…
Beyond NIMC–NIPOST MoU: Nigeria’s missing operating layer
A postcode system isn’t enough. Discover why Nigeria needs a layered approach to digital addressing and identity verification for true progress….
Fuel subsidy and Atiku’s volte-face
Atiku Abubakar’s call to reintroduce fuel subsidy is political opportunism that threatens Nigeria’s economic reset. Learn why this policy must not return….
Oil wealth, poor students and the NELFUND question
An analysis of the NELFUND student loan scheme and why students in oil-rich Nigeria must borrow to fund an education the nation desperately needs….
AI revolution must not leave disabled learners behind
AI has potential for inclusive education in Nigeria, but it must be co-designed with disabled learners to prevent new forms of exclusion. Read more….
Adversarial journalism: Oseni vs Olayinka
An analysis of the clash between Rufai Oseni and Lere Olayinka, exploring the boundaries of adversarial journalism and the conduct of public officials….
Politics beyond family history
As the Ogun 2027 gubernatorial race heats up, the debate shifts from identity politics to competence. See why Senator Adeola’s record matters for the state…
Rufai Oseni and the burden of objectivity
An analysis of Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni. Is his tough questioning style biased or a necessary part of holding power accountable in Nigerian journalism?…