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 […]
Celebrating excellent women in Africa’s industrial leadership: Obehi Ojeaga, COO at NMT
With over 18 years of professional experience spanning telecommunications, industrial engineering, oil and gas, and manufacturing
A modern UK-Nigeria partnership built for the future
By JONNY BAXTER Freshly back from the historic Nigerian State Visit to the UK, I am reminded of how long-standing and deep the relationship between our two countries is. As the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, I see every day how shared history and close ties between our peoples bring the UK and Nigeria closer […]
Rethinking government control in Nigeria’s regulatory bodies
By TONY AYODELE Recent developments in Nigeria’s health sector can be traced to the implementation of recommendations from the Steve Oronsaye Report, which called for the rationalisation, restructuring and improved efficiency of government agencies and regulatory bodies. What began as a cost-saving and efficiency-driven initiative has now evolved into a broader institutional reform process, particularly within […]
Why strengthening Nigeria’s banks matters
“The recapitalisation programme has strengthened the capital base of Nigerian banks, reinforcing the resilience of the financial system and ensuring it is well-positioned to support economic growth and withstand domestic and external shocks.” –- Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria. By ISAH CHIROMA In April 2026, Nigeria finished a major project to strengthen its banks, […]
Akinremi Bolaji: Lasting legacy of service and Leadership
By KINGSLEY DIKE Nigeria as a country has had the unique good fortune of having very astute diplomats and individuals whose training, performance and force of personality not only catapulted them to national acclaim but global recognition. From Chief Simeon Adebo, Jaja Nwachukwu, Emeka Anyaoku of Nigeria’s First Republic to Ambassador Peter Onu, Ambassador Hope Harriman, […]
Zacch Adedeji at NRS: A legacy of innovation
This was the challenge before Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), formerly the Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS
Jos again: Nigeria, used to counting bodies, risks forgetting the living
By Ebuka Ukoh A nation should never become accustomed to burying its people. Yet in Nigeria, grief now follows a rhythm that feels disturbingly familiar. The Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026) killings in Jos are not just another tragedy; they also serve as a warning. When lives are reduced to numbers and mourning becomes routine, […]
The quiet engine of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, why PETAN matters more than ever
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is often viewed through its most visible symbols: operators, production figures, major investments
Terrorists as prodigal sons
By Nick Dazang Generals formulate operational/battle plans. They articulate strategy. They enunciate military doctrines. And they issue weighty statements which zing into history and etch themselves in our memories. Dwight David Eisenhower(“Ike”), who commanded the Allied Expeditionary Force successfully led OPERATION TORCH(1942-43), and OPERATION OVERLORD(JAN-August 1944). These operations were crucial to Allied victory in World War […]
Middle-East crisis: How Naira-for-crude policy guarantees supply security in Nigeria
By Temitope Ajayi President Bola Tinubu demonstrated foresight in July 2024, when he approved the use of the naira as the payment currency for crude oil supplied by the NNPC to the Dangote Refinery. Since the launch of the naira-for-crude initiative on October 1, 2024, Nigeria has experienced a strategic breakthrough amid the ongoing economic turmoil resulting […]
