Opinion

By Abdullahi Haruna In governance, priorities define leadership. A state’s commitment to its people is not measured by the grandeur of its projects but by the tangible impact of its policies on daily life. Infrastructure can be a marker of progress, but when it is pursued at the expense of...

By Bukola Olasanmi Three years ago, Chief Festus Keyamo made a bold prediction. As the then Minister of Labour and Employment and spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, he foresaw a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo proclaimed that Asiwaju was not just a...

By Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr He was born some 53 years ago precisely the 17th day of March, 1972. Like most great leaders in this clime he shares a common Zodiac space with Chief Obafemi Awolowo, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, with Prof Yemi Osinbajo, with yours sincerely, and...

By Samson Ike As the custodian of Nigeria’s vast hydrocarbon resources, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) which is expected to be the guarantor of energy security, the engine for economic growth, and the catalyst for industrial transformation has become a symbol of corruption, incompetence, and systemic failure, under...

By Ochonu Ochonu Captain Chris Ona Najomo’s confirmation as the substantive head of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was a foregone conclusion, given his impressive track record and outstanding performance as the acting Director General and CEO. Under his leadership, the NCAA has undergone significant transformations, cementing its role...

By Okanga Agila In the not-so-distant past, Nigeria’s economy was a fragile patient, clinging to life support. The symptoms were all too familiar: hunger, deprivation, and a crippling sense of hopelessness. But then, something changed.  A new leadership emerged with a bold vision for a prosperous Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed...

By Okanga Agila In the act of nation-building, there are very few, who have been endowed by providence to be at the steering wheel of institutional reformation and meaningful social change. This are men who have deliberately distinguished their selves and are unfazed, unmoved and dogged, self-confident, and resilient in...

By Oyiza Ibrahim It was a day that would go down in history: Thursday, 20th February 2025. Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti, a supposed barrister, social entrepreneur, and politician, was about to show the world what she was made of. But it wouldn’t be her impressive credentials or accomplishments that would...

By Simon Okpe As Nigeria navigates its way through the complexities of economic development, one sector holds the key to unlocking its vast potential: the oil and gas industry. Specifically, the local refineries have long been the backbone of the nation’s energy security. However, since the 1990s, when the fuel...

By Toby Prince As the curtains draw to a close on her illustrious career, Chief Dr. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein FCCA, Ph.D., stepped out of the spotlight, leaving behind a legacy of excellence that will forever be etched in the annals of Nigeria’s history. With a storied career spanning over three...