Still on Oshiomhole’s spat with Minister of Works
By SUNNY IKHIOYA David Umahi is an intelligent man, and everyone can see this from his interactions, especially as they concern construction engineering, but how he manages to get into trouble with people, including the press, is what keeps baffling people. He came in, hands on, prepared for the job, with his performance record in […]
Nigeria would speak with fire if FFK faced Mehdi Hasan
In politics, timing is everything. In diplomacy, character is everything. And in moments of national importance, leadership must be entrusted to individuals …
International Women’s Day: Why women’s impact in science must shape future of innovation
Structural barriers, including access to education, mentorship opportunities, and leadership pathways, continue to limit women
Repositioning Migration: Why private sector must lead sustainable solutions
As global migration dynamics continue to evolve, so too must the models used to address them. Africa’s development trajectory will increasingly depend on
The Dawes Island saga and the choice before Nigeria’s regulators
By Hector Igbikiowubo In the space of two weeks, the Dawes Island marginal field has transformed from a symbol of regulatory dispute into a test case for Nigeria’s upstream investment climate. A landmark Federal High Court judgment has nullified the 2020 revocation of Eurafric Energy Limited’s licence, reinstating the company as the legitimate operator of the asset. Hot […]
Digital Square: What kind of footprint are we leaving?
By IDOWU ADEWARA Every generation inherits a public square, a space where people meet, learn, debate, exchange ideas, and gradually form the culture they live in. For older generations, this square lived in town halls, marketplaces, letters to editors, and evening conversations on verandas. Today, our public square exists almost entirely on screens. It unfolds on […]
Why UK must not ignore Nigeria’s worsening insecurity
BY Dr Konyere Adiele-uzoma The 16th century was when the British first stepped foot on the vast lands that had the presence of over two hundred and fifty ethnic groups. These groups, as independently diverse as they were, still managed to thrive as much as their capabilities permitted. Although scholars agree that the existing relationships […]
Bwala at Al Jazeera: How to disown one’s past politics
By EBUKA UKOH Some political interviews expose policy weakness. Others expose something deeper: the fragility of credibility. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala’s recent appearance on Head to Head with Mehdi Hasan at Al Jazeera belonged to that second category. It was not simply a difficult interview for a presidential spokesman. Public officials are expected to face hard […]
Pipeline Surveillance Contracts: Why Niger Delta must not destroy its own opportunity
By Jacob Abai For more than sixty years, the Niger Delta has stood as the economic lifeline of Nigeria. The discovery of crude oil in commercial quantity in Oloibiri in 1956 by Shell Petroleum Development Company marked the beginning of a new era for the country. From that moment, the swamps, rivers and communities of […]
Reflections on CBN and interest rate dynamics
By ARIZE NWOBU Interest rate is the cost of money and one of the major macroeconomic variables which determine the dynamics, direction and health of an economy. Other major macroeconomic variables are exchange rate, inflation rate, unemployment rate, imports and exports and consumer confidence. Central banks determine the interest rates for their respective economies towards attaining […]
Financial literacy as catalyst for women’s economic power, generational wealth
By Prof. Amb. Victoria Enape Financial literacy is not merely the ability to understand money. It is the ability to control destiny. Across the world today, millions of women work tirelessly, contribute significantly to the economy, nurture families, and sustain communities. Yet, a troubling reality remains: many women participate in the economy but do not […]
