Time was, and it seemed such a long time now, when being a travelling Nigerian was a delight. Travelling Nigerians had money to spend courtesy of a generous BTA (Basic Travel Allowance). We had goodwill to spend courtesy of our cheerful, sunny disposition. And in some cases, we had I.O.U. to collect courtesy of our generous, benevolent […]

When next I come across the First Female President of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Diezani Alison Madueke, I will blow kisses all over her palm. It is strange that of all the criminals who brought Nigeria down to ground zero, many eyes are on someone who was Minister of Petroleum Resources for just five […]

By Aigbovboise Ayo Ehabahe Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and participate fully in society. For children on the autism spectrum, this right is best realized through inclusive education, an approach that allows them to learn alongside their peers in supportive and accommodating school environments. In Nigeria, inclusive education is increasingly recognized as an important […]

By Evelyn Usman The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, is expected to lead other stakeholders in the security sector at the Gallant Officers Recognition & Welfare Initiative 2026, a virtual programme organised by Naija Police & U (Naijapoliceu) to promote the welfare and post-service wellbeing of serving and retired police officers. The event, themed ‘Life […]

By Juliet Ebirim Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited, Julius Rone has carved a distinct path in Nigeria’s energy sector. At 52, the businessman has spent decades turning the country’s vast, under leveraged gas reserves into a platform for serious commercial enterprise. The result is a career that has made […]