Implications of insecurity on real estate in Nigeria
By Zubairu Usman Sadiq The security challenge in Nigeria today, to say the least is worrisome. From the intractable Boko-Haram insurgency which has claimed thousands of lives and condemned several others to Internal Displaced Person Camps, banditry in the north-west, agitations and calls for secession in the south-east, violent clashes between the Fulani herdsmen and […]
How African companies can build high-performing cultures
By Bukonla Adebankin By several metrics, African businesses are poised to be at the forefront of global growth in key sectors such as technology, the creative industry, and renewable energy. According to a report by Invest Africa, Africa’s fintech sector is projected to grow thirteen fold by 2030, reaching a revenue of $65 billion. Similarly, […]
Empowering Nigeria’s future through alternative learning pathways, AI
By ODUNAYO ALIU Nigeria has a fast-growing population of 235 million with 45% below the age of 17. Insufficient schools, high poverty rates, and a poor education system result in lack of motivation for both teachers and students in rural areas. As we celebrate the International Day of Education in 2025, I reflect on the […]
The Untiring FIRS Boss
By Arabinrin Aderonke When I ventured into the office to see the tax boss, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, I was met with an unexpected sight. He was wearing a face cap, a T-shirt, and jeans. It was the first time I had seen him dressed so casually during official hours, […]
Trump’s America: When illegal immigrants are a burden
By Osunde Douglas Eseosa There are many situations where migrants become an economic burden and a nuisance. Some immigrants place a financial strain on the government and create social disturbances in society, as some are the result of jailbreaks and other crimes that remain unidentified. We cannot ignore the social nuisance that some of these […]
When the Star Embraces what the Moon Rejects
President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message to six distinguished Diaspora Nigerians named among the 400 Presidential Early Career Award recipients for Scientists and Engineers in the United States is a testament to the indomitable spirit and ingenuity of Nigerians on the global stage. These honorees – Azeez Butali, Ijeoma Opara, Oluwatomi Akindele, Eno Ebong, Oluwasanmi Koyejo, and […]
