How crypto mining became Nigeria’s new pandemic
AFTER the dust of the COVID-19 pandemic began to settle, Nigeria was suddenly gripped by a new wave of obsession—crypto…
America’s 2024 presidential election: Trump, the man to beat
WITH a few days to the November 5, 2024 U.S. presidential election, the tempo of the campaign has reached fever…
You can’t be everything!
IT was one American actor Robert Bernstein who, while counselling his colleagues, declared that you cannot aspire to be a…
When competence, commitment enhance delivery
Egbon, don’t you remember me?’ Those were his first words as a mutual friend asked if I didn’t remember him.…
The Nigerian tax reform bill: A slap in the face of federalism
The proposed Nigerian Tax Reform Bill, currently under scrutiny in the National Assembly, has sparked widespread debate. While the federal…
Breaking free from societal expectations: A guide for aspiring women
Society often tells women where they should be, what they should prioritize, and even how much they should dream. These…
Downstream deregulation: Between Obasanjo’s half-measures and Tinubu’s bold leadership
A video of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s interview with News Central Television has been trending on social media platforms for…
General Yakubu Gowon, a man of history
ON this auspicious occasion, my family and I extend very happy felicitations to our former Head of State, General Yakubu…
Of Lagos and digital transformation in land administration
IN 2019, Lagos State embarked on a transformative journey by launching the Aumentum Land Administration Solutions, a cutting-edge digital system…
Redefining disconnect in strategic communication between Nigerian govt and the people
THE relationship between the government and the governed is pivotal for the progress and growth of any society. When the…
Controversial LG elections: Are Governors setting standard ahead of 2027?
It is shocking and laughable that ruling parties, which barely secured victories in gubernatorial elections, are now winning local government…
Tax reform: Open letter to Northern governors
Your Excellencies, Governors of Northern Nigeria states, I write to you with a vision we all share: building a prosperous,…
Reforming higher education in Africa
On November 4, 2024, I will address the faculty and students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria,…
Mitigating flooding in wetland communities by Ogun Govt
The plight of communities, in flood-prone axis of Ogun State is of concern and the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun,…
Vehicles’ transition to CNG, need for caution
COMMOTION. Hues. Cries. All oozing from a filling station in the faraway city of Benin. A CNG car, while refilling…
Economic treason worthy of death penalty
THE current severe economic crisis suffered by millions of Nigerians caused by increased petrol prices and the fall in the…
Analysing historical accuracy in Lateef Adedimeji’s biopic, Lisabi: The uprising
ACCORDING to the Cambridge Dictionary (2024), a biopic is “a film about the life ofa realperson” (Cambridge Dictionary) Abreu (2024)…
Key takeaways from Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle
MONTHS after the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would…
Land administration, Nigeria’s development
THERE is so much more to land than meets the eye. The most fundamental component of our planet, land plays…
Exploiting advantages from shift of fossil fuel dominance
NIGERIA, Africa, and indeed the world face a critical juncture. Energy systems are evolving remarkably, shifting from fossil fuel dominance…
