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Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest

Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest

By Okey IBEKE Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027 may appeal to traders and border communities who depend on cross-border commerce. But the promise raises a more important question: what exactly does he intend to reopen? The Federal Government has challenged the premise of the […]
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A bouquet of glad tidings for Nigerians at Xmas

A bouquet of glad tidings for Nigerians at Xmas

By Kunle Oyatomi WE can’t go about attending to our different activities without noticing the good developments around us, even when there are so-called ominous clouds threatening to block our silver linings. I prefer to see the cup half-full than half-empty. Kemi Badenoch and  Davido may feast on the imbalance of views on Nigeria; some […]

ECOWAS must be relevant again

ECOWAS must be relevant again

By George P. Koon The current leader of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, and his predecessor Guinea-Bissau leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo have failed to demonstrate the bloc’s commitment to democracy. Since 2020 four ECOWAS members, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger experienced a total of six coup d’états.Upon […]

Truth about SEDC Board Appointments

Truth about SEDC Board Appointments

By Elton Onwu  National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, South East, Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu’s recent statements about the South East Development Commission (SEDC) have raised some concerns, and for good reason. He obviously has not rested since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the appointments of some worthy Nigerians to the Board of the […]

A Letter to Dele Farotimi, by Ugoji Egbujo

A Letter to Dele Farotimi, by Ugoji Egbujo

You were bundled to Ekiti like a felon only to be charged with a misdemeanour. A man shouldn’t smash a fly with a hammer if it’s perched on his scrotum. Perhaps the Aare doesn’t remember our ancestors warned that people who go about chasing little chicks make themselves vulnerable to a fall. However, Dele, it’s […]

Electoral College Nigeria: Reflecting on a year of impact and milestones

Electoral College Nigeria: Reflecting on a year of impact and milestones

By Kunle Lawal As 2024 draws to a close, Electoral College Nigeria (ECN) celebrates another year of remarkable achievements and significant milestones in its mission to foster political literacy, empower citizens, and inspire active engagement in Nigeria’s democratic process. From transformative initiatives to groundbreaking partnerships, ECN continues to shape the future of governance in Nigeria. […]

Kemi Badenoch and mob attack of pseudo-patriots 

Kemi Badenoch and mob attack of pseudo-patriots 

By Emeka Alex Duru The controversy on Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the British Conservative Party and her disposition to Nigeria, reminds me of an encounter with a media aide to a governor in the South East. An obviously traumatized citizen had posted a comment on his social media Facebook page, chiding the governor for always frolicking in […]

Structured trade finance fuels economic growth in emerging markets through agro-processing

Structured trade finance fuels economic growth in emerging markets through agro-processing

By Ajiboye Paul Emerging markets often grapple with a myriad of economic challenges, including limited access to capital, underdeveloped infrastructure, and a lack of diversification in industrial sectors. These constraints are particularly evident in the agro-processing industry, where inefficiencies in funding and operations hinder the sector’s potential to contribute meaningfully to economic growth. Structured trade […]

Building a greater navy and Ogalla’s footprints

Building a greater navy and Ogalla’s footprints

By Tolulope Adebayo Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla is the Chief of Naval Staff, he was appointed to the position by President Tinubu in June 2023. A seasoned navigator, he is expected to lead the Nigerian Navy in manning Nigeria’s vast maritime frontier which stretches a formidable 84,000 nautical miles, with over 3,000 lakes and […]

I leaned on their shoulders

I leaned on their shoulders

I leaned on their shoulders By John Mayaki Today marks exactly one year since the accident that changed my life. By this time last year, I was reeling in pain, and no amount of painkillers could help. In some ways, it feels like it happened just yesterday; in others, it feels like an entirely different […]