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S/AFRICA: A bond that must never be broken (3)

By Femi Fani-Kayode Permit me to offer a history lesson and share a few facts with Minister Khumbudzo Tshaveni about who and what we are as a nation and the contributions and sacrifices that we made for the emancipation of her people all in the name of Pan-Africanism.Ours is a great and proud nation of […]
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Rethinking Policing in Lagos

By ADEBISI OYESHAKIN The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, deserves commendation for his deliberate and strategic deployment of capable officers to key commands within the Nigeria Police Force. As a forward-thinking and pragmatic security leader—himself a former Commissioner of Police and later Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, […]

Has social media corrupted Nigeria’s moral compass?

By SHUAIB AGAKA When the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, speaks about social media, his primary concern isn’t data privacy or investment—it’s morality. In a report by  Tech Digest, the country’s top technology regulator was quoted as saying:  “We want to see people using it to promote digital […]

Making Mathematics optional for art students: Nigeria’s risky retreat and reversal

By PRINCE NDIDI NWOSA The Nigerian government’s recent decision to make Mathematics optional for art students seeking admission into tertiary institutions marks a deeply troubling turn in the nation’s educational trajectory. While perhaps intended to ease academic pressure and expand access, this move risks undermining intellectual rigor, reducing global competitiveness, and weakening the foundation upon which […]

Why Africa’s Biggest Conferences Keep Skipping Nigeria

By Emmanuel Okoroafor Each year, Nigeria sends some of the largest delegations, sponsors, and speakers to major African conferences. Yet, when the lights go on and the cameras roll, the venue is never Lagos or Abuja, it is usually Cape Town, Kigali, or Nairobi. The contradiction is glaring. Nigeria finances the talk but rarely owns […]

Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala:  Like father, like son

By Dapo Ipoola The phrase like father, like son is an ancient proverb meaning that a son shares similar characteristics, behaviors, or is destined for a similar path as his father, or  a son may inherit physical or personality traits from his father. It could imply that a son would follow in his father’s footsteps, either […]

Govt needs to strengthen framework for mortgages in Nigeria

By Yetunde Akanji A significant financial decision that many people make in their lifetime is to buy a house, and one of the most common ways to bring this significant financial decision to reality is through a mortgage, system which allows individuals to become homeowners without necessarily paying the entire price upfront, enabling homeownership for those […]

The ephemeral nature of power and the enduring value of service

By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul,  PhD, FCFIP, FCIML, FCECFI, FFAR Power is one of life’s greatest temptations — yet also one of its most fleeting possessions. Every new appointment, every title, every elevation in life comes with an air of pride and celebration, but over time, its true meaning is tested not by how high […]

Abia, S’East: In defence of Benjamin Kalu

By Ben Benson-Okoli Esq Succinctly put, politics is about power, influence and control. In his treatise, “Prince,” Niccolo Machiavelli argued that politics is about acquisition, maintenance and exercise of power though he sees deceit, violence and manipulation as part of the methods politicians often employ. Aristotle was even more emphatic. To him, it is the art and […]

Artificial Intelligence :Revolutionizing real estate management in Nigeria

By Abiodun Babatunde It is a known fact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative technology across various industries, and the real estate sector is no exception. In Nigeria, where the real estate market is rapidly growing and evolving, AI is revolutionizing the way properties are managed, transactions are conducted, and customer experiences are […]

SANitizing INEC: Any Renewed Hope?

By Okon N. Efut The acronym SAN means Senior Advocate of Nigeria, an award reserved for distinguished members of the legal profession in Nigeria, who, by dint of hard work, loyalty, ability, and integrity, have contributed to the development of law and legal practice in Nigeria. It is the Nigerian equivalent of the King’s Counsel (KC) in […]

The King of F.O.O.D

Recently, a video circulated of former President Obasanjo talking about how Nigeria’s cement policy came to life. The five-minute video is worth a watch.

Oborevwori and Tompolo on national security

By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU Governor Sheriff Oborevwori thought deeply and brought greats from different walks of life together in Asaba on October 15, 2025 to witness the parturition of the Delta State Security Trust Fund. High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo took stock of Oborevwori’s  conceptual creation and responsively graced the occasion of the gathering of the who’s  […]

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