By Ayodele Oso In recent years, Nigerian bank customers have faced a troubling wave of frauds, unauthorized transactions, excessive charges and administrative lapses by financial institutions. Many of these issues, escalated to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Consumer Protection Department (CPD, recently re-named Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion Department), have lingered unresolved for months or even […]

By John Edema Okotie-Eboh Nigeria’s economic foundation did not emerge by accident. It was built by visionary leaders who understood that political independence without financial sovereignty would remain incomplete. Among those architects stands Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh — a statesman whose contributions to Nigeria’s financial infrastructure remain profound, yet insufficiently recognised. As Federal Minister of Finance in […]

By Philip Agbonte There is a clear difference between an organic mammoth crowd and a rented crowd. The organic mammoth crowd is a very huge crowd that shows up unsolicited, unpaid, and uncoerced. This crowd grows out from the real, audacious buy-in, not artificial mobilization. Basically, the structure of an organic mammoth crowd is tied […]

By James Ikele Leadership powers reforms, while innovation drives development. Leadership, therefore, is not merely about holding a title or occupying an office, but about functionality, sound decision-making, effective citizen mobilization, and consistent results delivery, especially under pressure during times of upheaval and distress. A true leader must always remain strategically clear about the chosen […]

By Toby Panfo Anyone can hold a rifle, but a true warrior is forged in character. A rare soldier is not defined by medals, rhetorics, sloganeering, or even ranks, but by the quiet qualities he demonstrates when no one is watching—especially when certain death stares him in the face. His obedience is not conditional on […]

By Rafiu Ajakaye PhD. A journalist wrote a piece last week, titled Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: A 2027 misadventure? I told our ‘mutual friends’ how badly the article landed with me for three reasons. One, the fellow is a senior political journalist. Two, he holds a doctoral degree and this is no mean feat. Three, he […]

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By Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Ikorodu today is clearly on a steady path of growth. From population increase to expanding infrastructure and rising economic activity, the constituency continues to move forward in many positive ways. With this progress also comes a simple expectation from the people: that representation should remain […]

By Oboh O. S. Jerry Nigeria’s economic crisis is no longer merely a conversation about inflation, exchange rates, or unemployment statistics. It is now a question of national economic survival and strategic direction. Across the country, citizens are experiencing rising living costs, declining purchasing power, shrinking business margins, and increasing economic uncertainty. In response, government […]

By Anya Ifunanya IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited has released a Comprehensive National Regulatory and Compliance Position Statement outlining Envelope’s role as a foundational digital trust infrastructure for secure digital transactions, legally verifiable workflows, and enterprise governance across key regulated sectors of the Nigerian economy. As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation agenda, a locally developed enterprise […]