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, […]