In Nigeria’s bustling cities, the dream of urban living is increasingly turning into a nightmare for millions. Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and other urban centres have become arenas where rent spikes relentlessly, landlords and estate agents thrive on arbitrary fees, and ordinary citizens struggle to keep a roof over their heads. The result is a […]

February 4 is globally recognised as World Cancer Day. It is a day that serves as a universal reminder of the battle against cancer; particularly to advocate for improved prevention, detection and treatment, and to highlight innovative solutions. The theme for this year,  “United by Unique”, is a sharp reminder that while cancer is a […]

Insecurity has become Nigeria’s most persistent national emergency. From the North-West to the North-East, the Middle Belt to the South-East, fear has crept into everyday life with terrorists of different descriptions going on rampage almost everyday. Markets close early, schools are attacked, farms are abandoned and families travel only when absolutely necessary. A nation cannot […]

Following a recent proposal by the Federal  to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when millions of its citizens live in darkness?  While the policy may appear like an economic opportunity and regional leadership benefit, underneath lies […]

IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so far as taxation is concerned. Writing under the headline Government, Nigerians and Taxation, I surmised that a huge chunk of our people will remain outside the tax net and that tax […]

The recent reaffirmation of the blanket ban on admission of students directly into Senior Secondary School Three, SSS3, the final class before the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WAEC, and National Examination Council, NECO, by the Federal Government, has ignited concern across Nigeria’s education sector. Authorities insist the policy is designed to protect academic […]

Thousands of families have been traumatised. Children have been orphaned, farmers chased off their land, schools shut down, and local economies crippled in the North-West zone of the country in recent times. But the reported decision of  the Katsina State government to release 70 suspected bandits has unsettled Nigerians who have been calling for justice […]

Few cultural figures have loomed as large over Africa’s political and artistic imagination as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Decades after his death, Fela remains less a memory than a presence—felt in protest chants, sampled in global music, and echoed in every fearless confrontation with power. His legacy is not merely about sound; it is about courage, resistance […]

Nigerians were, once again, confronted Monday last week with a grim reminder of a recurring national failure: the deadly practice of scooping diesel or petrol from accident scenes. The sight of residents of Apapa, Lagos, rushing to scoop diesel from a fallen fuel tanker at Liverpool Bridge was not just alarming, it was shameful, tragic, […]

Successes at sporting competitions are not fortuitous, but products of deliberate planning, sustained investment and shared vision. This manifested at the just concluded African Cup of Nations, AFCON, hosted by Morocco which played and lost the final match against Senegal. The achievements of both countries are rooted in years of youth development and massive investment […]

For years, Nigeria’s insecurity debate has been dominated by the language of guns and uniforms—terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence. Yet, quietly and relentlessly, another threat has taken centre stage, one that does not announce itself with gunfire but gnaws daily at the dignity of millions. Hunger has become Nigeria’s new insecurity. Across the country, […]

For decades, Makoko stood as one of Lagos’ most controversial urban spaces. To some, it is an eyesore, a floating slum that highlights the city’s planning failures. To others, it is a living testament to resilience, culture and survival amid systemic neglect. The recent demolition of parts of Makoko has reopened a familiar debate: is […]

Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification has moved from policy aspiration to national urgency. Years of over-reliance on crude oil revenues have exposed the economy to volatility, fiscal instability and structural weakness. In this context, the renewed attention being given to solid minerals under the leadership of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, […]

Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when millions of its citizens live in darkness?  While the policy may appear like an economic opportunity and regional leadership […]

On December 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a proposed fast-track United States visa in exchange for a $1 million investment. The announcement has reignited a long-standing global debate about migration reform and whether access to opportunity should be openly sold to the highest bidder. For developing and striving economies such as Nigeria, the […]