By Ihunmehai Isaac The first time I heard the term ‘AI,’ I was in the backseat of my roommate’s friend’s car in Lagos, Nigeria. He was into construction and obsessed with podcasts. I half-listened as he explained something about machines that learn from data. I nodded, not fully getting it. I was too busy figuring out […]

By Omidiran Abiodun Taofeek Public assets are vital components of the society, they facilitate the delivery of essential services, alleviate poverty, enhance the overall quality of life of the citizens and crucial for achieving rapid economic development.  The myriad of assets owned by the public sector represents a significant portion of national wealth, and they includes […]

By Elder Abraham Amah On Friday, October 3, 2025, Abia State was filled with anticipation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was scheduled to visit on the invitation of Governor Alex Otti to commission what the state government had described as landmark projects. The invitation was not just ceremonial; it was meant to serve as a symbolic endorsement […]

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 […]

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 […]