Public procurement corruption remains one of the greatest obstacles to sustainable development in Nigeria. Procurement accounts for a significant proportion of government expenditure—estimated at between 60 and 70 per cent of public spending. When corruption infiltrates this critical sector, the…

I attended the recently concluded 19th edition of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics Conference, which took place from April 26 to 29, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Lagos. Unfortunately, I was unable to participate in the 18th edition, which…

Global trade is becoming harder to navigate. Supply chains remain under pressure, capital is shifting, and countries are reassessing how and where they engage. In this environment, growth is less about access alone and more about the strength and structure…

The maiden National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, held on May 9, 2026, at the Angeles Event Centre and Mall in Abuja, carried an unmistakable aura. It was not merely a gathering of politicians seeking electoral relevance; it was…

At the point of making a fantastic submission on Saturday on why President Bola Tinubu should be impeached and removed from office for multi-party activities, a senior man sent me a quote which succinctly captures our futile claim of fighting…

Something felt painful about watching two African presidents exchange comments that reduced millions of their citizens to petty supremacy arguments. It started when President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria tried to defend the hardship Nigerians were facing because of rising fuel…

The rainbow nation of South Africa has been in a xenophobic eruption since April, in a renewed wave of the assault, which has claimed the lives of two Nigerians, ironically killed by operatives of that country’s National Defence Force. Nigeria…

…Nigeria needs reforms that radically alter the structure of its economy – private sector-led (market-driven); within a strong regulatory and law and order environment; buoyed by a slimmed-down public sector that allows government to invest in human capital (health/education). In…

When it comes to politics, it’s all about interests, but keeping things stable relies on good management. Inside every political party, there are ambitions to fulfil, loyalties to honour, balances to strike, and egos to manage with care. When these…

The continent holds structural advantages, converting them into power now demands coherence, capacity and long-term discipline. Africa spent years carrying the weight of a bleak narrative. It was the period when the continent was routinely described as the hopeless continent,…

Just two months into the second tenure of Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, it might seem too early to start discussions around the next governorship transition in our dear state. However, ahead of the 2027 general elections cycle, I…

The war against corruption is no longer fought only in interrogation rooms and courtrooms. It is increasingly being fought through algorithms, data systems, mapping technologies, predictive analytics, and international digital cooperation. For decades, Nigeria’s anti-corruption war was largely perceived as…

FirstHoldCo Plc, the parent entity of Nigeria’s oldest commercial lender (First Bank), is moving to double the regulatory capital ceiling for international banks, signaling a new phase of aggressive expansion and balance sheet fortification. In a notice for its 14th…

Gradually, the nation is moving towards the days of decision, when Nigerians will, once again, decide those who will lead them at different levels, for another four years, from May 2027. Aside from the presidential and National Assembly elections, scheduled…

Writing on this topic is a difficult decision, as it is not a subject that will attract applause; instead, it may generate hatred and enmity. Why, going ahead, one may want to ask? Well, the reason is that not many…