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Ondo Ogun Festival: The biggest street carnival in Africa

Ondo Ogun Festival: The biggest street carnival in Africa

By Yomisaint Adebayo Ancient tradition, modern spectacle and a sea of white and blue converge in Ondo City in a breathtaking celebration of heritage, love, peace and unity. There is a particular time of the year when Ondo City seems to remember itself. As August gives way to September and the signs of the annual […]
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Why Nigerians should pay attention to Michael Ayorinde Adenuga’s blueprint for personal branding and revenue growth

Why Nigerians should pay attention to Michael Ayorinde Adenuga’s blueprint for personal branding and revenue growth

By Ayorinde Samuel In a rapidly changing business environment where visibility often determines viability, Michael Ayorinde Adenuga has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most compelling authorities on personal branding and revenue-driven reputation management. His approach rooted in measurable strategy, psychological insight, and market adaptability is redefining how individuals and organizations in Nigeria translate personal influence […]

Significance of Tinubu’s Enugu visit

Significance of Tinubu’s Enugu visit

President Bola Tinubu’s one-day visit to the South-East, his first of 2025, was not just a routine event. It was laden with symbolisms, from the enthusiastic reception to the subsequent positive comments

Detty December: It’s the Currency Devaluation, Plain and Simple!

Detty December: It’s the Currency Devaluation, Plain and Simple!

By Magnus Onyibe The phrase “It’s the economy, stupid” gained prominence during Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 U.S. presidential campaign, thanks to strategist James Carville. It served as a directive to campaign staff, urging them to focus on key economic issues to sway voters. In a similar vein, the title of this piece—“Detty December: It’s the […]

Solving Nigeria’s education problem using digital technology

Solving Nigeria’s education problem using digital technology

By ADERONKE KUJORE We are now in a new era. Gone are the days when the only way to acquire knowledge was moving from ones home to distant schools just to attain an education. This knowledge age is successfully making education available in every home across the globe at reasonable costs and it’s time for […]

Securing Nigeria’s Borders: The Transformative Impact of E-Surveillance

Securing Nigeria’s Borders: The Transformative Impact of E-Surveillance

By Femi Salako In a bold demonstration of its commitment to national security, the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has continued to record significant progress with the successful deployment of the advanced e-border surveillance system. Launched on December 14, 2024, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex, this […]

Sapele Road, Benin-City: A case study of deception and political neglect

Sapele Road, Benin-City: A case study of deception and political neglect

By Abari Felix Sapele Road in Benin City, Edo State, serves as a vital link between the capital city and other parts of Nigeria. Its strategic importance for commuters, traders, and businesses cannot be overstated. Yet, despite its role as a federal road, it remains a glaring example of infrastructure decay, characterized by potholes, flooding, and […]

Finishing strong… beginning stronger…

Finishing strong… beginning stronger…

By Kunle Oyatomi Janus was the ancient Roman god after which the month of January is named. Popular images depict him with two faces, one looking back and the other looking forward. The implication is that he can simultaneously capture the past and the present and the future. January immediately follows December, the last month […]

How rising costs threaten Nigeria’s telecom sector

How rising costs threaten Nigeria’s telecom sector

By Ismail Olatunji Rising operating costs have become increasingly overwhelming for most businesses in Nigeria in the past two to three years. Escalating costs of fuel, power, labour, transportation, equipment maintenance and security, coupled with forex fluctuations and availability have especially put pressure on the telecom industry, with significant impact on business growth and sustainability, […]

Battling Saltwater Intrusion: Protecting coastal aquifers in era of climate change

Battling Saltwater Intrusion: Protecting coastal aquifers in era of climate change

By Abel Egware The Challenge: Saltwater Intrusion into Coastal Aquifers Saltwater intrusion is a critical environmental and public health issue that threatens freshwater supplies in coastal regions worldwide. This phenomenon occurs when saline water encroaches into freshwater aquifers, driven by factors such as: The consequences of saltwater intrusion are profound: The Innovation: Numerical Modeling for […]

The Okoya Boys, Naira Abuse, and the law

The Okoya Boys, Naira Abuse, and the law

Again, the contentious issue of naira abuse and what constitutes such abuse has reared its head again as the social media (and conventional ones) feast on the subject

A Letter to the Inspector General of Police, by Ugoji Egbujo

A Letter to the Inspector General of Police, by Ugoji Egbujo

As a new president’s right-hand man from time immemorial, you had the aces. The police, it seemed, had got the ideal man to drive Change. A lean and intelligent man who had the ears of a powerful president. You could have been a feckless southern officer perpetually licking the boots of a northern cabal to retain his […]

Outstanding achievements of Atta in Eti-Osa Fed Constituency, Lagos

Outstanding achievements of Atta in Eti-Osa Fed Constituency, Lagos

By Adeola Adebisi Thaddeus Atta, fondly known for his slogan “Smile Joor”, has been a beacon of hope and transformation in Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, Lagos State. Since assuming office, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication to community development, providing impactful initiatives that have significantly improved the quality of life for the people he represents. Atta’s Community […]