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August 13, 2026 12:11 am
Scrapping JSS-SSS separation is a start
August 13, 2026 12:09 am
Nigeria must fix policing and get it right
August 13, 2026 12:08 am
Osun 2026: Appeal for peaceful election
August 13, 2026 12:07 am
Why Nigeria must value scientists behind its diagnoses
August 12, 2026 8:00 am
Osun: Between political expediency and institutional independence
August 12, 2026 1:26 am
Nigeria’s shift from exporting rocks to building industry
Crisis management: 60 minutes to lose it all
August 13, 2026 12:28 am
What can Tinubu do differently?
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What football’s best coaches teach Nigerian business leaders about winning
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The risk of calling Alex Otti another Sam Mbakwe
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Osun 2026: Why youth vote must count
Opinion
Beyond UBA: Tony Elumelu’s next chapter to shaping Africa’s industrial destiny
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Scrapping JSS-SSS separation is a start
Nigeria’s Ministry of Education is phasing out JSS-SSS separation. While a good start, true education reform needs foundational learning and teacher develo…
Nigeria must fix policing and get it right
Nigeria is closer to state police. Learn how ongoing reforms aim to fix policing, ensuring closer, faster, and better-informed security while protecting ci…
Osun 2026: Appeal for peaceful election
As Osun State prepares for the 2026 governorship election, we appeal for a peaceful process. Voters must reflect carefully before casting ballots for their…
Why Nigeria must value scientists behind its diagnoses
Nigeria’s healthcare system relies heavily on medical laboratory scientists for accurate diagnoses. Discover why valuing these professionals is crucial for…
Osun: Between political expediency and institutional independence
Explore the clash between the EFCC and Osun State Government over a frozen account, examining the balance between political expediency and institutional in…
Nigeria’s shift from exporting rocks to building industry
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is transforming from raw material export to industrial development. Discover how new policies are boosting revenue and attr…
What can Tinubu do differently?
Explore what the Tinubu administration can do differently to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians, focusing on economic reforms, stability, and growth….
What football’s best coaches teach Nigerian business leaders about winning
Discover how lessons from football’s best coaches can help Nigerian business leaders build winning teams, foster trust, and drive results amidst economic c…
The risk of calling Alex Otti another Sam Mbakwe
Explore the comparisons between Governor Alex Otti and legendary Sam Mbakwe. Discover if Otti’s infrastructure and power projects are building a lasting le…
Osun 2026: Why youth vote must count
Osun youth are advocating for a peaceful, credible, and inclusive gubernatorial election on August 15, 2026. Learn why the Osun youth vote is crucial….
Beyond UBA: Tony Elumelu’s next chapter to shaping Africa’s industrial destiny
Tony Elumelu steps down from UBA, pivoting to energy, power, and industrialisation through Heirs Holdings. Discover his vision for Africa’s economic destin…
Osun account freeze, presidential directive and lessons therein
Explore the Osun account freeze, presidential intervention, and legal implications. Understand the EFCC’s powers and the rule of law in Nigeria….
Bus preaching and the N50,000 fine
The National Assembly’s N50,000 fine for bus preaching sparks debate. Is this ban justified, or are there bigger issues Nigeria should address?…
Why aircraft manufacturers maintain no presence in Nigeria
Despite a booming aviation sector, major aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus maintain no presence in Nigeria. Discover the reasons behind this ab…
Lagos isn’t drowning for lack of roads
Lagos isn’t drowning for lack of roads. Discover the real reasons behind Lagos flooding, from wetland destruction to poor urban planning, and what can be d…
NRS and macroeconomic stability
President Tinubu commends Dr. Zacch Adedeji of the NRS for his role in Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability and economic reforms, boosting investor confidence…
DSS and the reinvention of Nigeria’s intelligence community
Explore how DG Adeola Ajayi is reinventing Nigeria’s intelligence community, fostering media partnership, accountability, and preventive intelligence at th…
Buffalo, tick and oxpecker: FIFA’s real power game
Explore the FIFA power game, allegorized as buffalo, tick, and oxpecker, as a proposed 20% stake sale nearly fractured the football governing body….
We expect too much in marriage
Many marriages struggle under the weight of unrealistic expectations. Learn why expecting less perfection and more partnership can lead to a happier, more…
When public office becomes moral duty
Discover the impactful public service of Senator Solomon Adeola, a Nigerian leader dedicated to transforming lives through vision, compassion, and unwaveri…
Electric and CNG vehicles: Nigeria’s new road safety frontier
As Nigeria embraces electric and CNG vehicles, the FRSC highlights new road safety challenges. Learn about battery risks, silent operation, and safe conver…
Tony Agenmonmen @70: Marketing icon, mentor and gentleman
Join us in celebrating Tony Agenmonmen’s 70th birthday, honouring a marketing icon, mentor, and gentleman whose legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s marketi…
Much ado about Post-UTME screening tests in Nigeria
Explore the relevance and criticisms of Post-UTME screening tests in Nigeria after 20 years. Is it time for a re-evaluation of this admission ritual?…
Why Nigeria’s economic progress is still failing the ordinary citizen
Despite positive indicators, Nigeria’s economic progress fails ordinary citizens. Discover why growth isn’t translating to better living standards for most…
Nigeria’s new normal: Life under relentless heat
Nigeria is experiencing relentless heat, a new normal driven by climate change. Discover how extreme temperatures impact health, agriculture, and urban lif…
The distance between degree and job
Explore the growing gap between university degrees and job market demands in Nigeria. Discover how institutions are adapting to improve graduate employabil…
Nigeria’s greatness signed and sealed
Explore how the collective progress of Nigerian states, driven by effective governance and increased revenues, is sealing Nigeria’s greatness. Discover key…
Strategic autonomy: Nigeria’s doctrine for self-determination in a multipolar world
Explore Nigeria’s strategic autonomy doctrine, a new foreign policy framework under President Tinubu, ensuring self-determination in a multipolar world….
Fake agency fiasco: An indictment of Nigeria’s administrative voids
The PFIPC fake agency scandal exposes deep administrative voids in Nigeria’s government. Learn how a non-existent body secured office space and budget allo…
Climate change may defeat malaria, but still expose Africa
A new study suggests climate change could reduce malaria in parts of West Africa, including Nigeria, but increase risks in cooler East and Southern African…
Alaafin’s visit to Brazil: A Lusitanian fiasco?
The Alaafin’s 2026 visit to Brazil, intended to strengthen Yoruba-Brazilian ties, faced criticism over organisation and exclusion, raising questions about…