By Victor Aston There’s been a lot of noise lately about AI replacing data analysts. I get it, the pace of AI development is staggering. Every other day there’s a new model that promises to analyze faster, predict better, or generate cleaner visualizations than anything before it. But let’s pump the brakes for a second. […]

By LINDA AKHIGBE   Only last month, on May 28, 2025, the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, celebrated its 50th anniversary with huge fanfare, commemorating the event with official ceremonies in Ghana and Nigeria. Back in 1975, the leaders of Nigeria and Togo, Yakubu Gowon and Gnasssingbe Eyadema, had traversed the region and rallied […]

By Ifeatu Agbu THE mandate of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is to facilitate the rapid and sustainable development of the Niger Delta region, while that of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is to investigate financial crimes and put corrupt practices in check. Given their different roles, the idea of an alliance between the two […]

By Paul Ikpambese  With a vision that stretches beyond the horizon, Engineer Gbenga Komolafe is crafting a legacy of groundbreaking reforms that are revolutionising the oil and gas industry. His trailblazing career, marked by numerous achievements and milestones, has been a masterclass in visionary leadership.  From spearheading the Nigeria Pipeline and Storage Company to leading […]

By Tony Onyima Dear Colleagues, The countdown is on. Between June 26 and 28, 2025, the Nigerian Guild of Editors will converge once again – this time in the welcoming arms of Enugu, the coal city. The biennial conference promises robust discussions, professional reflection, and of course, the election of a new leadership team to […]

By NICK DAZANG  Before now, and for reasons best known to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had preferred either to delegate or outsource his hallowed duties as the country’s Commander-in-Chief and Mourner-in-Chief to his minions. His minions, thus invested with presidential power, instead of showing compassion and fellow-feeling to their compatriots, carry on with haughtiness and uncommon […]

By BAMIDELE ATOYEBI  A retired NNPC director once confided in me: “If I were appointed as GMD of NNPC, the first thing I’d do is lay off hundreds of staff who contribute nothing. Many of them got in through godfathers or bribery and lack the technical know-how to move the company forward.”  His words, while harsh, reflected […]

By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU Caution is a priceless word. Caution wards off waiting monsters and dangers when timely released to the concerned person. Differently, words are chosen to create a safe path for people to walk on, particularly for people who are already on a landmine-laden path. Developments in Nigeria indicate clearly that the time has come for […]

By Ali A. Ali  In the corridors of power, where politics often wears a mask of self-interest, Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke stands out as a shining beacon of hope. For two years, he has walked the halls of the 10th Assembly, leaving a trail of transformative impact in his wake. With every bill sponsored, […]

By Mike Udo  In the heart of the Niger Delta, a region long shrouded in darkness by neglect and underdevelopment, a new dawn is breaking. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, a young and dynamic leader, has rolled up his sleeves to tackle the region’s challenges head-on. With a fierce determination to transform the lives of his people, […]

Most leading economies worldwide rely on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to boost economic growth. MSMEs play a notable role in keeping societies together through job creation, thereby alleviating poverty among women and providing a young, energetic population with the resources required to thrive and compete globally.  But what happens when MSMEs experience a decline? […]

President Donald Trump, I am constrained to ask you the following question: With respect, do you really believe there can be peace after you have dropped all those bombs?

Nearly every line in this trending piece without a title sounds ludicrous, truly beyond sycophancy. It was a masterclass in what not to do.

As it was decreed by God, Tompolo was contractually engaged to stop crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta

By Yinka Coker Ufuoma Akomuvie Akpomeyoma is a Senior Seismic Interpreter, Reservoir Geophysicist, and Geohazards Expert at Shell, with over 18 years of experience across Nigeria, the USA, and Oman. She is a passionate mentor, women’s empowerment advocate, and a dedicated wife and mother, proving daily that technical excellence and humanity can, and must, go […]