By SUNDAY DARE Professor Pat Utomi has once again chosen to play to the gallery with a familiar cocktail of grandstanding and gloom. This time, he has come to dismiss the reform programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “ridiculous,” “poorly structured,” and, in a flourish of intellectual overreach, a “Ponzi scheme.” At this point, the […]

By RAUF AREGBESOLA The Economy Government’s claim that the recent reduction in the exchange rate shows its mastery of economics is false. In truth, the exchange rate which was about N700 to the dollar when this government assumed office in 2023, is now about N1,400. This amounts to a 100 percent devaluation. In an import-dependent economy, […]

When I arrived in Yenagoa at the invitation of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board as a guest author and lead facilitator for its quarterly leadership dialogue, I expected a routine engagement: a book conversation, a leadership session, and the usual exchange of ideas that often follows such gatherings. What I did not expect was […]

By Theodore Opara Nigeria’s automotive landscape has witnessed a significant shift as Soueast formally entered the Nigerian market, courtesy of the Kewalram Chanrai Group. The entry was marked by a media launch followed by a test drive of its full range of SUVs along the scenic Coastal Highway in Lagos, signalling a fresh wave of […]

By Elizabeth Osayande As part of activities marking her 20th anniversary, Patrick Speech and Language Centre, PSLC, will on Sunday host two important events, an exhibition, and a film documentary themed “ Unlocking Autism.” While the exhibition, the eighth edition title Legacy-unfiltered expression will feature woeks by Preye Azazi, Funom Oti Wenyang, Oluwadamiloju Yomi-Adeyemi, Odinakachukwu […]