Nigeria’s PPP Moment: From abandoned projects to assets that work
For decades, public-private partnerships in Nigeria have carried the weight of a familiar national frustration: grand announcements, elaborate ceremonies, signed agreements, and then, too often, little else.
Irabor’s Scars on Northern Boko Haram and the Dead Horse Theory
By YUSHAU SHUAIB There are few things more dignifying than when a towering public figure extends the courtesy of respect wrapped in humility. General Lucky Irabor, former Chief of Defence Staff, exemplifies that rare blend of strength and grace. When he invited me to the presentation of his new book, “SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko […]
WAEC’s new subjects combination is confusion masquerading as reform
By ELVIS EROMOSELE The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subjects combination for the 2026 examination. In what appears to be a hurried and poorly thought-out reform, WAEC has reordered subjects in a manner that defies logic, stifles student choice, and risks undermining years of […]
From Local Vision to Global Voyage: Building commercial success through strategic retail partnerships
I have always believed that true luxury extends beyond garments it lies in the experiences, the narratives, and the environments
Attitude and altitude of survival in Nigeria
By WILFRED OBIOTIKA Every morning across the vast landscape of Nigeria, one cannot help but notice a fascinating paradox — a people adorned with radiant smiles in the midst of severe hardship. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the calm hills of Enugu, from the marketplaces of Kano to the creeks of the Niger Delta, […]
Communication: Nigeria’s untapped key to better leadership
Communication is not just about words; it is the way leaders listen, engage, and create trust with those they serve. When this thread is weak, even good policies falter
