Nigeria’s economy is charting a path from the turbulent “Red Zone”, defined by acute instability and uncertainty, to the cautious “Amber Zone” of recovery, where faint signs of progress emerge amid persistent challenges. The ultimate goal is the “Green Zone”, a realm of stability and prosperity. However, this journey is fraught with obstacles that demand innovation, […]

In my column last week, I discussed how Trump’s victory could impact on Africa, noting that his presidency might not be as bad for Africa as generally thought.  This week I will explore further how his election as the 47th President of the United States could possibly affect the Russo-Ukraine war. The war has been going […]

Appointments of ambassadors or high commissioners by the President is a constitutional obligation. There should not be any delay in such appointments. Section 171 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states that: “(1) Power to appoint persons to hold or act in the offices to which this section applies and to remove […]

By Dele Sobowale “We eagerly anticipate the coming on stream of the Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt refineries before the end of this year, as promised by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, Mele Kyari. This milestone will not only end baseless rumours of monopoly but also position Nigeria as a refining hub […]

If the Nobel Peace Prize were less political, more objective and based on direct efforts to achieve peace,  Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari should have been an awardee long ago.    One of the lows in human history was the refusal to prevent or stop the 1994 Rwanda Genocide even when humanity was in a very […]