For Jim Nwobodo, it’s about a good name
By Sunny Igboanugo For some time now, one Basil Ogbuanu, said to be a Lagos-based businessman, has been up and about dragging the name of Senator Jim Nwobodo and his wife, Patricia. At issue is a piece of land at an estate owned by the former governor of old Anambra State. I hear the matter […]
Africa’s Blue Economy is a Manufacturing Floor: It’s time to claim it
There is a manufacturing revolution unfolding inside Africa’s maritime jurisdictions, over which 38 of its 54 states exercise sovereign rights
The law, A.I and Isa 2025
By Tuedor Akpevwe Jackson The relationship between a lawyer and the law has always been one of interpretation, application, and evolution. Laws are not static; they respond to societal shifts, technological advancements, and economic realities. With the emergence of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward aligning its legal […]
Call to CBN for stronger regulatory action on unresolved frauds and irregularities
By Ayodele Oso In recent years, Nigerian bank customers have faced a troubling wave of frauds, unauthorized transactions, excessive charges and administrative lapses by financial institutions. Many of these issues, escalated to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Consumer Protection Department (CPD, recently re-named Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion Department), have lingered unresolved for months or even […]
Immortalising Festus Okotie-Eboh: A Call for Historical Justice
By John Edema Okotie-Eboh Nigeria’s economic foundation did not emerge by accident. It was built by visionary leaders who understood that political independence without financial sovereignty would remain incomplete. Among those architects stands Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh — a statesman whose contributions to Nigeria’s financial infrastructure remain profound, yet insufficiently recognised. As Federal Minister of Finance in […]
Tajudeen Abbas and his Zaria indaba for Tinubu’s 2027
By Philip Agbonte There is a clear difference between an organic mammoth crowd and a rented crowd. The organic mammoth crowd is a very huge crowd that shows up unsolicited, unpaid, and uncoerced. This crowd grows out from the real, audacious buy-in, not artificial mobilization. Basically, the structure of an organic mammoth crowd is tied […]
Board Room to Trenches: How Mohammed Goni Alkali sustains his leadership prowess
By James Ikele Leadership powers reforms, while innovation drives development. Leadership, therefore, is not merely about holding a title or occupying an office, but about functionality, sound decision-making, effective citizen mobilization, and consistent results delivery, especially under pressure during times of upheaval and distress. A true leader must always remain strategically clear about the chosen […]
CDS Oluyede: Talking less, working harder as a General
By Toby Panfo Anyone can hold a rifle, but a true warrior is forged in character. A rare soldier is not defined by medals, rhetorics, sloganeering, or even ranks, but by the quiet qualities he demonstrates when no one is watching—especially when certain death stares him in the face. His obedience is not conditional on […]
If Otoge was a ‘failure’, the word needs another meaning
By Rafiu Ajakaye PhD. A journalist wrote a piece last week, titled Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: A 2027 misadventure? I told our ‘mutual friends’ how badly the article landed with me for three reasons. One, the fellow is a senior political journalist. Two, he holds a doctoral degree and this is no mean feat. Three, he […]
Virality without Virtuousness: Appraising the Media Space in Nigeria
The problem is worsened by the monetisation structure of digital media. Many bloggers, influencers and online platforms depend heavily on clicks and engagement for revenue
Babajimi Benson: Sustaining the momentum of development in Ikorodu
By Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Ikorodu today is clearly on a steady path of growth. From population increase to expanding infrastructure and rising economic activity, the constituency continues to move forward in many positive ways. With this progress also comes a simple expectation from the people: that representation should remain […]
