(Beyond the GMO Propaganda) By Nnimmo Bassey Our right to safe food is fundamental for our enjoyment of the right to life. All living beings need food for nourishment and for the sustenance of life. Food is so central to our well-being that the denial of food even to prisoners is considered an inhuman and […]

By Chris Ekpenyong In a move that underscores his visionary leadership, President Bola Tinubu has once again demonstrated his commitment to Nigeria’s agricultural and economic advancement by creating the new Ministry of Livestock and establishing a dedicated committee to oversee its initiatives. This forward-thinking decision promises not only to revolutionize livestock production in Nigeria but also […]

Recently, many people have realized the significance of climate change, and they are willing to participate in reducing carbon footprint

By Abdulmalik Abbas Alhaji Yahaha Adoza Bello came into political limelight when he became the Governor of Kogi state under a most unanticipated circumstances following the sudden death of Prince Abubakar Audu who was coasting home to victory as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2016. Yahaya Bello’s emergence as replacement for Prince […]

By Femi Salako Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, an engineer, has made significant strides in youth development since his appointment as the Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development in October 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. With a vision rooted in inclusivity and engagement, Olawande’s leadership has profoundly impacted the lives of young Nigerians nationwide. One […]

By Folusho Ojo As Nigeria continues to grapple with issues of governance and enhanced political participation, a new opportunity has emerged for the country’s youth to make a meaningful impact through the newly granted local governments’ financial autonomy. This recent opportunity for enhanced self-governance at the local level presents an unprecedented chance for young Nigerians […]

Amb. Dr. Fatoumatta Gaye is a pioneering leader in global investment and strategic development, impacting Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, and the USA. As the lead organizer of the Global Excellence Summit and Awards (GESA) and a shareholder in New Royal Enterprises, Dr. Gaye drives transformative initiatives with substantial impact. Recently appointed as a Diplomatic Ambassador by the African Union for the Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly and the Renewed Hope Agenda, she continues to advance influential projects.

By C. Don Adinuba No patriotic Nigerian should be delighted at the grave challenges facing the 650 barrels per day Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The challenges make efficient operations very difficult. Though Nigeria is a major oil exporter, the refinery commissioned early last year is now compelled to import crude from Brazil. The Nigerian Midstream […]

By Dunni Aladefa Leadership is a demanding vocation requiring in the first instance, knowledge, vision and capacity.In addition to the qualities outlined above, an individual aspiring to leadership must possess, nerves of steel, foreberance and empathy, for leadership challenges the entire spectrum of an individual’s physiological candidate psychological composition. It is trite to remark that […]

By IKE WILLIE-NWOBU THE swearing-in of Cyril Ramophosa  as president for a second term continues South Africa’s remarkable break from the past. The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 distributed African countries as colonies to European powers, rolling away centuries of self-rule and altering national destinies forever. The fact some people still look back to colonialism with nostalgia […]

By Usman Garuba Every individual is a thread in the tapestry of creation, yet some unique individuals stand outside of the weave, directing the thread and painting pictures that become reality. Professor Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, fits into this rare illustration. A former commissioner of water resources and environment in […]

While the nation is still nursing the old wounds, some forces have once again, taken over the social media, vigorously mobilizing our vibrant youths to take to the streets, once again, to vent their anger over the hardship of the economy under the banner of #Endbadgovernance protests.

June 25 every year is special in Lagos. It is the birthday of an illustrious son, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

By KENECHUKWU OBIEZU DISASTER looms in a country where regulatory failures are chronicled in the blood of school children trapped under the  rubble of their collapsed school buildings. In the annals of Nigerian history, events in Plateau State have often made some of the more horrific headlines. This proved the case yet again when a two-storey […]

by Arabinrin Aderonke Why is the Nigerian government introducing a windfall tax, and what does it mean for the economy? As part of economic reforms, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has proposed a one-time windfall levy aimed at addressing the substantial gains made by Nigerian banks due to changes in exchange rates. The Windfall Tax, […]