An Ode to the Bull: Celebrating Mike Adenuga and Glo at 23
From his early business activities to oil and gas, banking and eventually telecommunications, his career has followed a recurring pattern: identify an opportunity, accept the difficulty and commit to the long game
On Sanwo-Olu’s transformation of water transport in 1000 days
The ever-increasing population, congested roads, and inadequate public transport infrastructure have made it crucial to explore alternative modes of transportation
Afenifere: N15.6 trillion Coastal Highway contract is ill-advised
…says railroad should supersede for better economic purposes By Prince Justice Faloye Despite Afenifere’s March 2nd, 2024 initial public demand for transparency of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway contract awarded to Chagoury Hitech Construction Company, and ex-Vice President Atiku’s further probing last week, the government has failed to answer the calls for transparency and continues the […]
Comparing Chibok And Yazidi Girls: Ten years after, the freed and not freed
By Magnus Onyibe It is at times like these, that I give serious consideration to thoughts that often cross my mind. It is then that I contemplate delving into my archive of articles, dusting off those that bear resemblance to current realities, and contemporizing them. Thereafter, I would notify readers that these are old narratives, […]
Before the Chickens Come Home to Roost: Addressing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical monopoly crisis
By Valentine Achum The exodus of several multinationals in the pharmaceutical sector of our economy in recent times came as a shock to many, taking into consideration the number of years some of these entities have been in operation in the country and their contribution to the healthcare industry as well as the wellbeing of […]
Appreciating Keyamo and his laudable reforms in aviator sector
By Toby Prince The darker it becomes, the brighter the shining of the star. That’s the case with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo S.A.N. Honesty is a virtue, so they say. But you will never know how important honesty has become until something joins you with the Nigerian public service where […]
Akpabio and new vista in parliamentary diplomacy
By ANIETIE EKONG THERE is a general consensus that Nigeria had a glorious outing at the recently concluded 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Through the leader of the delegation and President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Nigeria’s voice reverberated across the world on the need for […]
Three vital economy movers Tinubu administration must not ignore
By Prince Justice J Faloye The continued sixty-year focus on agricultural production is good but is not enough to provide a high return on investment to pay for costs and, most importantly, to absorb the millions of unemployed. Our agriculture which ranks as the world’s fifth in Agriculture Value Added at $111.97 billion (World Bank […]
Let Nigerians breathe
By Nick Dazang ON Friday, April 3, 2024, the Federal Government reviewed electricity tariff upwards from N68 per kilowatt to N225 per kilowatt. This represents a whopping increase of 300%. Following widespread outrage at this stratospheric increase, the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, issued a statement, to wit: that the newly approved tariff would reduce subsidy for […]
A South-East Development Commission towards national unity and cohesion
By DON UBANI FOLLOWING the end of Nigerian Civil War, otherwise known as Nigeria-Biafra War of 1967-70, on January 15, 1970, the Federal Government of Nigeria, under General Yakubu Gowon as Military Head of State, declared there was ‘No Victor, No Vanquished’. Sequel to the said Declaration, General Gowon announced what became known as the three […]
Tracking Wike’s key performance indicators in Nigeria’s capital city
Barrister Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA), is a politician who hugs the limelight effortlessly.
Trained doctors are back in Borno, all thanks to VP Shettima
By Stanley Nkwocha Gratitude, they say, does not play around. It goes straight for the heart. It is what happens when we stop long enough to notice all the good stuff. So, it was not surprising that a group of medical doctors were among well-meaning Nigerians who availed themselves of the opportunity created by the […]
Keeping Air Peace in the sky is a national assignment – An Open Letter to the Honourable Minister of Aviation
By Emerhana Onoriode Paul Before now, international travels from Nigeria to any part of the world were more expensive than flying from countries in Africa with even longer flying time. According to Business Day of July 19, 2023, a recent check on ticket price showed that a one-way economy class ticket from Lagos to London […]
Digitalization of the civil service: One man making a difference
By Etim Etim The digitalization of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is just one more proof that an individual can make a difference if he has the right passion and drive. For a long time, one of Nigeria’s philanthropists, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has had […]
Rescind order to rectify errors on international passports in Abuja
By Emmanuel l. Nwagboniwe I was taken aback three days ago when my intimate banker friend, Ade raced into my office fuming in utter indignation. As he came in, his eyes roved round my austere office, and his restless disposition gave him away as a ‘troubled man’. Sensing his mood, l hastily inquired to know […]
The critical role of cybersecurity in payment systems – Ensuring trust in digital economy
From contactless payments and digital wallets to open banking and cryptocurrency transactions, consumers now demand fast, seamless, and secure payment experiences
