The textbook debate and the future of education reform
By Ayo Olodo Government policies rarely fail because their intentions are bad. They fail because good intentions are often mistaken for good implementation. Nigeria has become something of a laboratory for ambitious education reforms. Every new administration arrives promising transformation. New curricula are introduced. New assessment methods emerge. New technologies are announced. Fresh slogans replace […]
Between Federal Government Revenue and the Federation Account
By TEMITOPE AJAYI Public debate on government finances in Nigeria is once again clouded by confusion, little knowledge, and deliberate misrepresentation. At the centre of the current controversy is a misunderstanding of the distinction between total revenue generated by government agencies and the portion that actually belongs to the Federal Government. The confusion has been amplified by […]
2026: What the year expects us to spread
By EBUKA UKOH Every new year carries a promise. But some carry an instruction. The year 2026 arrives not as a whisper but as a charge. It asks a simple question. What are you spreading? Ideas spread. Attitudes spread. Courage spreads. Fear spreads. Excellence spreads. Neglect spreads. A nation does not change only through policies. It changes […]
Why Peter Obi remains in the conversation
By Imisi George Integrity is not a commodity. It cannot be manufactured by power, nor accumulated by wealth. It is earned over time, sustained by consistency, and tested under scrutiny. Recent remarks by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, criticising Mr Peter Obi following his defection to […]
How will Yemi Cardoso and CBN fare in 2026?
As 2026 dawns, Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and his colleagues at the apex bank must, no doubt, be taking stock and reviewing the bank’s performance in 2025.
From promise to performance: Rebuilding Ogun under Dapo Abiodun
By Kayode Akinmade An examination of how focused leadership and strategic investments are redefining development in the Gateway State. History is often unkind to leaders who inherit complexity. It demands instant miracles while ignoring the weight of what came before. Yet, every so often, a leader emerges who understands that transformation is not always loud […]
Reflecting on Aminu Tambuwal’s 60 years of impact
By Ade Ebimomi In 2011, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal happened upon our national consciousness when he won, against all compounding and confounding odds, the seat of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th Assembly. And for four years, Tambuwal fought for and achieved what an ideal separation of power is-as intended by the framers […]
Interior Ministry: Driving reform initiatives in Paramilitary agencies
The Interior Ministry has, in the last two years, mobilised paramilitaryagencies in the direction of internal security reorganisation and affirmation, writes Emmanuel Onani.
And here comes the Tax Sheriff
By Chukwudi Achife He arrives promptly and firmly when beckoned -not with sirens and guns blazing but with a scale and a bagful of powers to ensure justice, equity and fairness in tax administration. He is the Tax Ombudsman of Nigeria. A new office created to strengthen President Ahmed Tinubu’ s sweeping tax reforms. Heading this all […]
INEC’s growing lawlessness endangers free, fair elections
By Dr Michael Tidi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) occupies a constitutionally sensitive position in Nigeria’s democratic framework. Created by statute pursuant to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), INEC is not a sovereign authority. It is a regulatory agency whose powers are donated, limited, and circumscribed by law. […]
Tinubu’s reforms at the Ministry of Interior championing a new face of public service
By Aliu Sani When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as Minister of Interior in August 2023, it marked the beginning of a new era in Nigeria’s governance. The focus was clear, especially with regards to transforming internal security, identity management, and public safety through the Renewed Hope Agenda. In less than two […]
Rethinking Growth in 2026: A habit-driven approach
Practice it for 30 days. Then add another. Growth will become less stressful and more deliberate. As 2026 unfolds, the individuals who excel will not necessarily be
My AFCON 2025 Observatory
In football discourse, we obsess over coaches, agents, and federations. We analyse tactics, transfers, and trophies. Yet one of the most decisive forces in a player’s career often remains invisible: the parent who builds stability long before fame arrives.
Why Taiwan question is core of China’s interests
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1971, China and Nigeria have always respected each other and treated each other as equals
Between prestige projects and human capital development
By EBUKA UKOH A nation is not sold in one dramatic transaction. Such is done quietly, piece by piece, project by project, and budget line by budget line. A sale happens whenever public responsibility shrinks, and private comfort expands without shame. Any student of history is fed up with the performance – year after year, party […]
73rd Eyo Festival: When Lagos turned white
By Tayo Ogunbiyi On Saturday, 27th December 2025, history was made at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos Island, as the Lagos State government hosted the 73rd edition of the iconic Eyo Festival. Renowned as a sacred emblem of Lagos’ ancestry, royal heritage, and cultural identity, the festival had in attendance distinguished personalities, […]
