Articles and Opinion

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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...

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...

Nigeria and the scramble for Africa 2.0 By Dakuku Peterside

“Scramble for Africa” historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonized and divided the African continent, seeking...

NNPC Ltd and challenges in the oil sector: Banire misconceives the facts, promotes biased views

In the face of the challenges in the oil sector, particularly the current tightness in the supply of petrol, it has become fashionable...

Nigeria and the Illusion of Good Governance by Dakuku Peterside

Good governance is universally acknowledged as a critical factor in the progress and development of any nation. In Nigeria, both the elite and...

NNPC, Oando and Atiku Abubakar’s attacks

By Temitope Ajayi By his advanced age and eminent status as a former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is by no...

From the DNC: Lessons for Nigerian political parties by Dakuku Peterside

Nigerians’ profound interest in US elections is no mere coincidence. The roots of this fascination lie deep in the historical and structural connections...