Nigeria is one of the most naturally endowed nations in the world. She has the potential for greatness. Coupled with natural endowments, the country is also rich in human and capital resources. However, there’s a major problem with this country…

President Bola Tinubu and his administration bask in the euphoria that they have taken some “tough” and “courageous” measures that would deliver prosperity to Nigerians in the future. The coordinating minister of the economy, Mr Wale Edun, recently stated that…

Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, a former presidential aide to Muhammadu Buhari and former head of the Special Presidential Investigations Panel, recently urged the National Assembly to enact legislation that would lower Nigeria’s excessive bureaucracy and government expenses. He disagreed with calls…

Officials of the present administration do not seem to have any other platitude to offer Nigerians than appeal to them to just “endure.” When they mount any available pulpit to comment on the ongoing economic and social crises facing longsuffering…

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, recently declared open the South-South Skills Acquisition Training for Veterans in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The training is aimed at improving the living standards of veterans as well as empowering…

When will Nigeria reach maturity is a rhetorical question that needs to be unravelled by Nigerian leaders. The word ‘Independence’ is a state of having freedom from external control. It is also the state of being self-sufficient or self-reliant. A…

Following is how Wikipedia describes the theme of Maya Angelou’s autobiographical novel, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: “Those without freedom suffer through imprisonment. Not being able to be one’s true self can result in damaging consequences in a…

On February 1, 2024, an event transpired that swiftly captured the public’s attention and escalated into a matter of national discourse. A video, no more than 30 seconds in length, began circulating across social media platforms, showcasing an elderly man…

Nigeria is a lush country with fields of beautiful green and arable land. This makes agriculture a large and important sector of the economy. Despite the natural abundance, too many people in Nigeria cannot access a nutritious diet. Agriculture makes…

I have been a staunch advocate of state police despite the concerns raised in some quarters about the propensity of governors to grossly abuse the security outfit if created. Even the rank of Nigerian governors was divided on whether or…

There is certainly a seeming lack of policy coordination in reform implementation (both vertically – between FG and other tiers, and horizontally – within the FG itself) – which is neither new nor surprising. Public policy coordination has remained an…

CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso Any analyst with no political bias will find it curious and ironic that the same Nigerians who spend an annual average of $200 million on imported hair, £25 million on Scotch Whiskey, $75 million on French…

How is the middle class defined? These are two descriptions I found in two dictionaries: A social class that occupies a position between the upper class and the lower class and is composed mainly of business and professional people, government…

Investing in veterans is not just about equipping them with skills; it’s about recognising their service, valuing their potential, and building a stronger, more inclusive nation. By empowering veterans, we empower ourselves. Let us seize this opportunity to honour their…

So, I turn 65 today. I thank Allah, (Subhanu Wa T’ala) for this favour even though I can feel the weight of those numbers on my shoulders. Looking back, it feels like it was only a few years ago I…