By Alim Abubakre In my fourteen years as the Founder of TEXEM, UK, and previously as a Director of Strategy in Cambridge, I have engaged with thousands of leaders across multiple continents. Amid these interactions, the exceptional creativity and tenacity of Nigerian leaders stand out. Yet the billion-dollar question persists: why, in spite of its abundant natural […]

By Larry Carlson and Sheila Brooks Distinguished Professor Tunji Olaopa’s article captioned “Babalola and Farotimi: Justice, Just Society and the Nigerian state”, as published by The Punch Newspaper on Monday, 23rd December 2024, at Page 30, has sparked widespread public debates and reactions. It is a fact that Olaopa is a Professor of Public Administration and […]

By Chuddy Oduenyi Within the conclave of eminent advertising practitioners in Nigeria and the consistory of esteemed marketing communications professionals in Africa, he is revered. Even in the larger orbit of the corporate world, whenever his name is evoked, it is always with uncustomary reverence. The reverence stems from an appreciation of his eventful long years of […]

By Mohammed Idris As the first full year of President Tinubu’s administration, 2024 has come with its unique share of challenges and triumphs. As we look back at the ongoing year, this is the perfect time to reflect on the President’s vision for a transformed Nigeria and how 2024 has provided numerous opportunities to manifest that vision. […]

By OLATUNDE ADEGBOLA With a volatile global oil market in 2024 tied to geopolitical tensions and other local challenges such as oil theft and pipeline vandalism amid the pressure to up oil production levels, the NNPC Ltd, under the leadership of Mallam Mele Kyari, has effectively navigated the challenges with many milestone achievements to show. The state-owned […]

The recently concluded Strategic Leadership Programme, organised by TEXEM, UK, was a transformative initiative that empowered leaders to excel in a world characterised by digital disruption and rapid change. With a blend of academic excellence, actionable insights, and innovative methodologies, the programme left participants inspired and equipped to drive growth, resilience, and sustainability in their […]

The recently concluded Strategic Leadership Programme, organised by TEXEM, UK, was a transformative initiative that empowered leaders to excel in a world characterised by digital disruption and rapid change. With a blend of academic excellence, actionable insights, and innovative methodologies, the programme left participants inspired and equipped to drive growth, resilience, and sustainability in their […]

By RICHARD MILLS Every December, we mark three international observances that are at the heart of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership: World AIDS Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, and Human Rights Day. While distinct, these commemorations underscore a simple truth – Nigeria’s path forward requires progress on health, good governance, and human rights. The United States remains your steadfast […]

By Dickson Omobola The move, last week, by Aare Afe Babalola, prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, to have a fellow lawyer, Dele Farotimi, prosecuted for alleged defamation in a book he (Farotimi)  wrote (Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System) has triggered a storm. Afe Babalola had written […]

By Ibrahim Salisu The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, was very clear of what he intended to achieve before he sought for the exalted office of the state. He came to heal wounds caused by religious and ethnic disharmonies that almost crushed the state. Unlike his immediate predecessor, who stoked fire of religious discord by […]

By Bola Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron In the present era, international relations are often framed as if there were only two possible outcomes for states: to dominate, or to be dominated; to vassalize, or to be vassalized. Nations are supposed to make a choice in favour of this or that hegemon, this or that bloc. The […]

By Paul Adams It was in the news last week that Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, increased the minimum wage of workers in the state to Seventy Two Thousand Naira (N72, 000). He also provided 100 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses to the state civil service staff to ameliorate their transportation hassles. I must say […]

By Alim Abubakre The rising cost of living presents a formidable challenge for the people of Nigeria. However, this challenge is not unique to Nigeria. Globally, many countries are grappling with inflationary pressures due to a combination of geopolitics and the fiscal fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted food […]

By Jadesola Jacobs In May 2024, while speak ing at the sectoral first year ministerial briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated that a comprehensive process for the finalisation and validation of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy is expected to be concluded by the end of […]

By Alim Abubakre AS Nigeria celebrates yet another independence anniversary, it stands at the precipice of profound transformation. Endowed with immense natural resources, a dynamic youth population, and an entrepreneurial spirit that is palpable across every sector, the nation possesses unparalleled potential. Yet, Nigeria’s story-though rich in achievements-is still overshadowed by a persistent set of […]