Articles and Opinion

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The Black Sheep in ECOWAS

By Paul Ejime ECOWAS is struggling to whip its wayward member States into line, but the list of leaders undermining the principles and...

Thoughts On The Opposition

Like other liberal democracies, Nigeria’s democratic system thrives on the existence of a vibrant and functional opposition. However, the current state of our...

AI, Nigeria And Trump 2.0

The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is swiftly redrawing the contours of economic and technological power, ushering in a new era...

N10trn revenue: A perspective into NNPC Ltd’s trajectory of profitability, accountability

By Ade Faniyi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been a focal point in Nigeria’s economic discourse, often subjected to...

Lessons Of The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire by Dakuku Peterside

The Israel-Palestine-Hamas conflict is one of the most enduring and complex disputes in modern history. Its roots lie in centuries of territorial, political,...

Telecom And The ‘Hike Economy’

The stark reality of un­avoidable price hikes has woven itself into the fabric of the average Nigeria’s daily existence, a grim hallmark of...

Positive Signals for Healthcare

Economic, social, and political conditions influence healthcare, a reflection of societal advancement. From ancient civilisations to modern nations, the development of healthcare systems...

Does Africa Have a January Problem? Asks Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Fifty-seven years ago, almost to the month, celebrated Kenyan political scientist, Ali Mazrui observed that “for some reason, a disproportionate number of the...

Baba Obasanjo and the NNPCL Refineries by Simbo Olorunfemi

That Baba Obasanjo has an almost child-like emotional attachment to the public-owned refineries under the trust and care of the NNPCL is not...

Right of Reply: It is about meritocracy and milestones at NNPC, By Olufemi Soneye

It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of...

Is the Port Harcourt Refinery now Born Again? By Simbo Olorunfemi

Miles away from Alesa-Eleme where Nigeria’s oldest Refinery is situated, one can see the orange tongue of flame teasing the Port Harcourt skies....

Ghana on My Mind

In the heart of West Africa, where the echoes of drums narrate ancient tales of resilience, hope, and ambition, one nation rises as...

The Minors: A Reflection of Decay in Society

By Dakuku Peterside  When voices rise in waves of protest, deeper wounds are laid bare—truths woven into our laws and ethics, waiting to...

Dangote and the Nigeria petrol pricing crisis

By Michael Adetunji Alao There is an ongoing debate among Nigerians which revolves around the incessant increase in the price of Premium Motor...

Thoughts on Nigeria’s Food Insecurity By Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria is grappling with a multitude of significant challenges, each akin to a ‘ticking time bomb’ that threatens national stability. Among these, the...

Cabinet revision: Realism versus expectations

Nigeria is in the grip of a severe economic crisis, with high inflation, volatile exchange rates, and a steep rise in the cost...