The roots of fractured partnership between state, citizens
I recently boarded a mini-bus (korope) from Ogba to Alausa and was surprised to encounter unexpected traffic congestion on the…
Food crisis: Soaring food prices, food insecurity and climate change in Nigeria
Nigeria, a nation blessed with vast fertile lands, is facing a storm. Soaring food prices are pushing millions of people…
Virtual currency operations, Nigeria and global best practices
IN its Updated Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach for Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), released in…
Dapo Abiodun: When awards keep coming
OGUN State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, was recently honoured with two prestigious awards by two reputable media organisations, namely the…
Africans can solve the disease that haunts us, here’s how
I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). People in these…
On responsible reporting of intelligence service
SINCE January 2024 when I served as a Rappoteur at a five-day National Security Course on Psychological Operations and Strategic…
Nigeria’s insecurity and state police
IN Nigeria, the question of security has long been a topic of paramount concern. The efficacy of law enforcement agencies,…
Putin’s Calculus: The Russo-Ukrainian War and Russia’s Regional Ambitions
NATO and its member nations place a high value on Ukraine's security. The right of Ukraine to self-defence and the…
The crucial role of efficient power supply
NIGERIA, often referred to as the giant of Africa, grapples with a myriad of challenges that hinder its progress and…
Who else but Prof Benjamin Nwabueze (1931-2023)?
IN 1975, Brigadier General Murtala Mohammed GCFR (8 November 1938 – 13 February 1976), approached Chief Frederick Rotimi Alade Williams…
Preserving Nigeria’s wetlands: Critical step towards environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation
By: Kehinde Moyosola Ositimehin Nigeria's wetlands are teeming with life and hold incredible ecological and economic value. From the mangrove…
Nigeria: Revisiting the restructuring issue
NIGERIA, the “Giant of Africa,” faces persistent challenges stemming from its complex political and economic landscape. Among the numerous issues…
Capitalism through the prism of political robbery
IT is doubtless that the deep dungeon Nigeria has now been forced into is good for those profiting from the…
Reflections on 2024 Cairo international book fair
As an author, I was invited to the 55th Cairo International Book Fair from January 25 to February 6, 2024.…
Ogun’s prosperity and milestone in SMSEs
OGUN State government, Tuesday, recorded another significant milestone in its effort to promote the entrepreneurial capacity of its people at…
FEDPOFFA: A Sightseeing of Development Under Rector, Kadiri Kamoru (1)
After my recent visit to the Federal Polytechnic Offa, my alma mater, for the first time since graduating, I underwent…
Nigeria: Revisiting the restructuring issue
NIGERIA, the “Giant of Africa,” faces persistent challenges stemming from its complex political and economic landscape. Among the numerous issues…
Capitalism through the prism of political robbery
IT is doubtless that the deep dungeon Nigeria has now been forced into is good for those profiting from the…
Hello NECA, EEL is good for Nigeria
IN a globalized world, the movement of labour across borders has become commonplace. Nigeria, like many other nations, has experienced…
A shadow over justice: The troubled state of Nigerian correctional centers
Nigeria's correctional system, which once referred to as a "prison system," faces significant challenges that raise concerns about human rights…


