Nigeria’s digital destiny and 2026 appropriation bill
By Ojo Emmanuel Ademola A budget at the crossroads of history Nigeria stands at a decisive threshold. The presentation of the N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Ahmed…
Aiyedatiwa: Govern for legacy now
By Sunday Ayodele Enikanselu Sir: Time moves quietly, but its effects are loud. Days are already rolling into weeks, weeks into months, and the tenure of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is…
Paradox of Christmas: Embracing true essence of yuletide
By Isaac Megbolugbe As the world descends into the festive frenzy of the Christmas season, it is easy to get lost in the whirlwind of commercialism, gift-giving, and merry-making. Yet,…
Sustaining Reforms, Momentum In Correctional Services, Others
By Ongoing reforms in the Ministry of Interior are significant to the success of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration and its Renewed Hope Agenda. Notably, there have been improvements in…
Benin’s failed coup and the future of African democracy
By Kingsley Moghalu The recent coup attempt in the small West African country of Benin underscores the increasing fragility of democracy on the continent. Multiple factors are driving this trend,…
NSIA: A Year Of Purpose, Progress And Possibilities
A decade after it establishment, more than a decade after its establishment, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (‘NSIA’ or ‘The Authority’) has continued to evolve from a stabilisation vehicle and…
US Visa Ban: Turning external humiliation into national renewal
By Dideolu Falobi The recent decision by the United States government to impose sweeping visa restrictions on Nigerian nationals has provoked understandable anger, disappointment, and a sense of collective humiliation…
Tax Reforms: Why Nigerians Can Expect More In 2026
By Aderonke Atoyebi It is that time of the year again when we all look back. This is not only about an agency, an organisation, or a person. I know…
When The Rich Ring The Bell
By Kunle Somorin A Yoruba maxim, Isàlè òrò ò lè gbín, meaning, the foundation of wealth is never spotless, gained new urgency on December 16, 2025, when Nigeria’s most powerful industrialist turned…
Kwara Succession Battle
By Abdullahi Shaba Since Nigeria’s return to constitutional democracy in 1999, gubernatorial contests in Kwara State have been fair in terms of participation across the three senatorial districts, Kwara Central,…