Has Nigeria’s indigenous industrialisation policy failed?
By Moshood Oshunfurewa This symptom has fully emerged. Nigeria’s indigenous industrialisation policy has failed. This failure is not the product of any single policy misstep but the systematic collapse of a six-decade-old structural architecture. This is a consequence of energy costs that devour manufacturing margins, foreign exchange controls that choke off access to production inputs, […]
Counting our blessings from protests
By Kunle Oyatomi Many are wont to mourn and count their losses after a period of hostilities, conflict or bitter experience, such as Nigeria witnessed during the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests nationwide. Well, I’m going to disappoint the reader who thinks I’ll be following that beaten track. I’m going to be like our leader, President Bola […]
Celebrating World Youth Day: Empowering Nigerian Youth for a Brighter Future
By Chizaram Okoye As the world marked World Youth Day recently, Nigeria, with over 60 per cent of its population under the age of 30, has every reason to celebrate its vibrant and dynamic youth. Nigerian youths have consistently demonstrated their potential to drive positive change, innovate, and lead in various fields. The Power of […]
Igbuya at 68: A legacy of leadership and service
By Daniel Reyenieju Today, I, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, have the honor of celebrating the 68th birthday of Rt. Hon. Monday Ovwigho Igbuya, a prominent leader and dedicated public servant whose contributions have significantly impacted Delta State and the Niger Delta region. As the Delta State representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Igbuya has […]
Njideka Agbo: Harnessing the power of framing to strengthen democracy in Africa and beyond
In many African democracies, public understanding of the true value of democracy remains incomplete. While elections and legislative processes are familiar concepts, their tangible impact on daily life is often unclear to the average citizen.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Call for Sports Minister’s sack premature – Barrister Dakim
By Barrister Jacob Dakim Amidst the general condemnation of Team Nigeria’s poor performance at the recently concluded Paris Olympics, most Nigerians have been genuinely angry and inconsolable. Nigeria’s shameful outing bellies government’s huge investment in sports and this, no doubt, calls for a sober reflection. Some have called for the head of Senator John Owan […]
