By ARIZE NWOBU The financial system is one of the major ‘engines’ which drives the economy towards achieving its growth potential. It is broadly segmented into the capital market and money market which consists of financial institutions, financial markets and products, operators and regulatory agencies.  The capital market segment of the financial system mobilises long-term funds […]

By Anjolaoluwa Oladiti-Akinola The integrity of governance depends not only on the conduct of those in office, but also on the standards by which they are assessed. This is a no-brainer. Fairness, objectivity and respect for due process are not optional. They are essential, especially when it’s time to evaluate those entrusted with public trust.  To abandon […]

I decided to relocate to Lagos after my NYSC; maybe I should have stayed quietly in my village, where I was familiar with everything and everyone but I had heard too many fun stories about Lagos; I wanted to come and make it ‘big’ myself. You know when you want to come to a big city, […]

By Musbau Akanji The year 2027 is at hand, and many are in a frenzy searching for dynamic and authentic leaders to vote for. Nigerians have actually seen and heard it all. They are no longer seeking mere promises and sloganeering, neither are they any longer guided by emotions or sentiments. Indeed, Nigerians are no […]

By Dapo Ipoola  In “Second Chance,” the proverb “one good turn deserves another” applies when the protagonist, after receiving a second chance from someone who believed in them despite their past mistakes, decides to turn their life around and repay that kindness by making positive choices and helping others in need, essentially. In politics, it’s always said […]