History is a stubborn witness: Before rewriting 2003
By LANRE OGUNDIPE One of the greatest disservices we can do to history is to allow it to become the exclusive property of those who once wielded power. History belongs not to presidents alone, but also to governors, legislators, judges, traditional rulers, party leaders, journalists and ordinary citizens who witnessed the events of their time. When competing […]
Rethinking urban resilience in Africa
By Ejiro Gray On a muggy night in Lagos, the power goes out, as it often does. On a ground-floor balcony, a family lies on a raffia mat, seeking relief from the oppressive heat trapped within concrete walls. The air is thick, almost resistant, as if the night itself is holding its breath. Nearby, a […]
National security: Why state of emergency can no longer wait
By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA It was a quiet Tuesday 26th of May, 2026 evening in Lagos when my wife, a primary school teacher in the Lagos State public school system, calmly informed me that she would not be travelling to Ijebu Ode for this year’s Ojude Oba festival. Usually, the annual celebration is a remarkable display of […]
Oyo: When governor’s dream meets nation’s pain
By MOHAMMED AINA Last Saturday was supposed to be a day of triumph for Governor Seyi Makinde. The hall in Ibadan was filled with party colours and political symbolism. Delegates rose to their feet. A new political movement announced itself. The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) handed its presidential flag to the governor of Oyo State […]
The Growth Paradox: Why many Nigerian businesses fail during expansion—and how to avoid it
By Dr. Cornelius Collins Balogun Expansion is one of the most celebrated milestones in business. New locations, larger teams, additional product lines, and increased market reach are often seen as proof that a company is succeeding. In Nigeria, where ambition is both necessary and admired, expansion is frequently treated as a natural next step once revenues begin […]
The cooler city: Why Lagos cannot afford to wait
From Orbit to the Street: How satellite data is revealing the hottest neighbourhoods of Africa’s largest megacity — and what Lagos must do with the map. “Roughly two-thirds of the heat Lagosians now endure was not produced by the planet. It was produced by the city itself.” Cao et al., Scientific Reports, 2022 By Adedoyin […]
