Nigeria’s PPP Moment: From abandoned projects to assets that work
For decades, public-private partnerships in Nigeria have carried the weight of a familiar national frustration: grand announcements, elaborate ceremonies, signed agreements, and then, too often, little else.
The meat we eat and the years we lose: How Nigeria’s abattoirs quietly erode our life expectancy
By Dr. Gani Enahoro Nigeria is a country of paradoxes. We boast one of Africa’s largest populations, a youthful demographic, and a livestock sector that is valued at an estimated ₦30 trillion. Yet, we also carry the grim badge of having the lowest life expectancy in the world, a mere 55 years from an average […]
NIMR clarifies claims by ASURI
Right Of Reply The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has clarified that some complaints made by the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) were not ignored or swept under the carpet by NIMR Management but were formally taken up by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, which subsequently convened meetings involving all […]
Kano State is the most secure state under Gov. Abba
The government strengthened collaboration between security agencies, traditional institutions, community vigilantes, and local government councils. Intelligence gathering improved, and response mechanisms became faster and more coordinated.
The cjn, the barrister and our obsession with titles
We are a people sociologically wired to chase titles because titles mean access. In a society where people almost worship money and the good things of life
“You Won’t Call Me Tony”: Another instance of cultural preservation of the Nigerian culture
By Ganiu Bamgbose, PhD A young Nigerian lady recently found herself at the centre of a conversation about culture, respect and workplace etiquette when she addressed businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu by his first name. During an interactive session at the graduation ceremony of the United Bank for Africa’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme, she began […]
JAKANDE: Nigeria’s response to people-oriented leadership via credible elections
By NDUKA UZUAKPUNDU It was in his name that the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) gathered, recently in Lagos. The fourth in a series, so far, of public lectures, in honour of the first democratically elected governor of Lagos State – Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande – was an occasion on which Gbemiga Ogunleye, a lawyer and […]
2027 presidential polls: Beyond referendum on Tinubu administration
By Chekwube Nzomiwu Campaigns for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria will soon commence, starting with the presidential and National Assembly campaigns. The ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), will be campaigning for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) allows an […]
APC’s 2027 Campaign Launch: City Boy Movement deepens grassroots mobilisation
The emphasis on youth engagement is particularly significant. Nigeria’s young population represents a decisive constituency, and any serious campaign looking towards 2027 must engage young Nigerians not merely as spectators, but as active participants in political conversations and mobilisation.
The Meat We Eat And The Years We Lose: Abattoirs quietly erode life expectancy
Hygiene and safety standards are abysmal in our abattoirs, with no care for personal protective equipment (PPE). There are open drains, where dungs are emptied, contaminated water, flies of different types, and unregulated waste disposal methods.
Oyetola not a ghost worker; ministry records N1.83trn revenue, policy wins in 3 year
By ‘Dayo Fasola The suggestion that the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, is a “ghost worker” is at odds with the record of the last three years. Since assuming office as the pioneer Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Oyetola has led a deliberate effort to transform Nigeria’s maritime sector […]
