‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today […]
Gov Abba Yusuf and the promise of May Day
By Suleiman Hamid “I can confirm to you that I have received alert for my November salary. I am very glad that the N72,000 minimum wage as recently promised by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reflected on my November salary,” one civil servant said. This was the situation all over Kano State as Governor Abba Kabir […]
The need for FRSC to carry arms
By Abdul Jelil Adebayo The question has been re-occurring and different perspectives have been postulated. That is, should personnel of FRSC be allowed to carry arms. The debate has remains contentious and complex. And different reasons are being given but the truth is that there is indeed every reason to justify the road safety personnel to […]
How Prudential Zenith is revolutionising a customer-centric approach to insurance in Nigeria
From Ayodeji Ajayi In today’s competitive landscape, putting one’s customers first is a must-have for businesses to thrive. This involves understanding their desires and tailoring the organisation’s strategy, operations, and decision-making to meet their needs. This is especially important in the insurance industry, where trust achieved through consumer-centricity is paramount. Consumers purchase insurance policies with the […]
Championing Sustainable Trade in Africa: A global and local focus
By Ifedolapo Runsewe Africa currently recycles only 4 per cent of its waste, falling significantly short of the African Union’s vision of achieving at least 50 per cent recycling rate for generated waste by 2023. This is particularly concerning considering that a substantial portion of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), estimated at 70-80 per cent, is […]
Igbo-phobia and clumsy path to national prominence
By Emeka Alex Duru On Friday, March 17, 2023, I did an article titled, “Igbo as scapegoat of Lagos politics”. In it, I recalled observations of Prof Chinua Achebe in his concise book, The Trouble With Nigeria, that Nigerians of all other ethnic groups will probably achieve consensus on no other matter than their common […]
Nigeria’s Hidden Export: Turning digital talent into global opportunity
For Nigeria to transition from a nation of job seekers to one that exports high-value talent, we must confront a crucial truth: certification is not competence
Between Tinubu and Buni: A convergence of vision
Tinubu’s Renewed Hope for food security has found a fitting convergence in Buni’s Yobe agro-business initiatives
Cybersecurity expert shares practical tips to prevent phishing attacks
Zechariah Akinpelu, a global cybersecurity expert and Chief Information Security Officer at Unity Bank, has outlined practical steps
Igniting Africa’s digital revolution: Insights from “Unstoppable Africa”
By GEORGE ASAMANI Africa is steadily progressing in its digital transformation, drawing on the continent’s resources, creativity, and youthful demographic to drive change—yet there remains significant ground to cover. As the digital era continues to accelerate, we must seize this opportunity to position Africa as a key player on the global stage. If we fail to […]
COP29: Impacts of climate change on Women and children as told by Sulaiman-Ibrahim
By Jonathan Eze Every COP represents a critical moment in international progress and cooperation an opportunity to align and forge collective action around a shared purpose. But each also acts as a reminder that time is running out to combat the worst effects of climate change especially on women and children. Minister of Women Affairs, […]
