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.
Dangote vs Oil Cartels: When the cheese finally moved
By Abiodun Alade Nigeria, it has often been said, is a land where paradox has become a way of life. Here is a nation that pumps millions of barrels of crude oil from its bowels each day yet has spent decades importing the fuel that drives its battered Danfos, sleek SUVs, and ever-thirsty generators. It is […]
Olojo festival is over, what next?
By Seun Oketooto The drums have quietened, the chants have settled, the sacred Aare crown has been returned to its chamber and Olojo Festival of 2025 has gracefully come to an end in Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization. Yet, as the echoes of history fade into memory, one must ask the critical question: Olojo Festival […]
A Year of Impact: Ayodele Olawande and renewal of youth development in Nigeria
By Abidex Femi When you empower the youth, you empower the future of a nation.” These words, often echoed in policy discussions, find real meaning in the work of Hon. Ayodele Olawande, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development. In a country where young people make up more than half of the population, leadership that speaks directly […]
Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Why words, support matter more than you think
By Ola Taiwo ONE in four pregnancies ends in loss, yet grieving parents are often silenced by stigma and clichés. Awareness begins with the words we choose and with the support we give. Every October, the world pauses to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to reflect and extend compassion to families who […]
Preview of ‘Beneath The Surface’
By Joseph Ushie A renowned Professor and former Dean of Arts at the University of Uyo, Professor Joseph A. Ushie, FANA, has lauded the book Beneath the Surface – Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey by Dr DakukuPeterside and provided a comprehensive review of it. In that review, he states, Beneath the Surface – Essays on […]
