Jimoh Ibrahim at the United Nations: Experience, diplomacy, and Nigeria’s voice on the global stage
By: Wale Obanigba, Esq. The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important…
When the chickens come home to roost: A candid look at Bayo Adelabu, Oyo APC and 2027 dilemma
…A rejoinder to anonymous musings There is an old saying in these parts: when you point one finger at others,…
Sarah Ivie Adidi: A new generation voice for transformational leadership in AMAC/Bwari
As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general elections, conversations around leadership are increasingly centered on competence, vision, and the…
State police: IGP Disu needs Gov Sani’s salient ideas
HISTORY is rarely altered by hesitation. It bends, instead, to moments of clarity: when leadership recognises that an old structure…
Why Nigeria must convert market access into strategic advantage
THE global trade environment is shifting in ways that Nigeria cannot afford to read passively. What is taking shape is…
Gov Aliyu’s 9-point agenda and re-election bid
THE nation’s electoral umpire has fixed March 6, 2027, for governorship and states assembly elections, and will soon blow the…
Intelligence dynamism as a tool for effective reformed tax administration in Nigeria
As Nigeria continues to strengthen its fiscal capacity and improve revenue generation, the role of intelligence-driven tax administration has become…
Governor Okpebholo’s 100MW Ologbo initiative seeks to guarantee reliable energy
Reliable electricity has always been central to the economic future of Edo State. From factories and small businesses to government…
Investing elsewhere, seeking mandate at home
JIGAWA State has long been blessed with a rich pool of distinguished journalists and seasoned broadcasters across senior, intermediate and…
When the lights go out at UCH…
HERE is something profoundly symbolic—and deeply tragic—about a hospital swathed in darkness. In the operating theatre, darkness is not an…
Advertisers must learn to live with regulations
By Olalekan Ojo THE open letter by the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in which…
Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict: Cross-border strikes deepen tensions
The conflict between these two neighbours has lasted over time, with Pakistan repeatedly accusing the Afghan Taliban government of allowing…
Tax reform as a catalyst for economic development
Tax policy is one of the most powerful tools available to any government seeking to build a stable and prosperous…
Tunji Disu, Oyedele: Revving up governance engine
LAST week has been hugely significant in Nigeria’s contemporary history. The plaudits arising from the announcement of Executive Order 9,…
Free data for learning: Nigeria’s most urgent digital bet
THERE is a moment in every generation when a country gets the chance to make a decision that reshapes the…
How Bloomberg’s $1m award for Benin City validates Governor Okpebholo’s vision for urban renewal
By: Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele Benin City’s story has always been one of resilience, history, and reinvention. From its origins…
Governance experts link rising violence to weak rule of law in Nigeria
Experts in governance and public policy have warned that the erosion of the rule of law in Nigeria is a…
2027 elections: The fear of Trump, ‘Werekaci’ and Nigerian politics
“The fear of Trump is not the beginning of wisdom. But it is time to tread carefully, with clear eyes…
Adelabu: Nightmare for PDP
AS the countdown to the 2027 general election accelerates, political temperatures in Oyo State are rising with remarkable enthusiasm
Tax administration: New era under Zacch Adedeji
JANUARY 2026 marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s fiscal history. With the official commencement of the (NRS), the nation signaled…
