Can government ministries, departments, and agencies show value for the funds allocated to them? Are they even configured to do so? Can appropriate sanctions be meted out to them when they violate laid-down financial regulations? What measures can curb the…

Biannually and consistently for years, my family has taken trips to Nigeria on a mission to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and give out of the little we possess to lift somebody up from despair. This family gesture has…

Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman Since the new policy on the new age for writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations was announced by the federal government, a lot of reactions have…

When I was invited to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, in June, I didn’t know what to expect. I had not visited the place since 2005. Even though I had been to nearby Rivers and Delta States several times, Bayelsa didn’t cross…

Nigeria is grappling with a severe maternal health crisis and anaemia, which accounts for 10 per cent of pregnancy-related deaths. Antenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation presents a critical solution that needs urgent adoption and scaling. However, a multifaceted approach that includes…

It is extremely important that we start this very moment to think about what is happening in our country as regards weather and climate. This is no more a task to be left to experts because the signs are there…

Thirty years ago, Nigeria was in severe crisis. In the wake of the previous year’s elections that was annulled and the attendant protests, 1994 was an unpleasant time. General Sani Abacha had rigged his way into power through a coup…

…what other facts do we need than the assertion from another major industry player, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), confirming that the landing cost per litre of petrol has made it impossible for them to import? “Right…

The world has gone digital. Today, the importance of a secure and reliable online presence cannot be overstated. For Nigeria, the ‘.ng’ domain has become a cornerstone of this digital identity, representing more than just a web address—it is a…

The #EndBadGovernance August protest has come and gone. It is now time to take stock and reflect on the protest by quantifying the gains and the losses it occasioned. The greatest motivating factor for the strike may be linked to…

There is no gainsaying the fact that we are in a season of anomie in Nigeria. The country is being buffeted by insecurity of diverse ilk—kidnapping, armed robbery, ritual murder, arson, etcetera. The cost of living crisis has made my…

After delivering a devastating report on the cost of healthy diet of the average Nigerian, the National Bureau of Statistics added that average Nigerians would be spending 54.9 per cent of their income on food in the next six months.…

Key targets of the National WEE Policy include increasing women’s labour force participation to 65 per cent, expanding their role in agriculture to 30 per cent, and ensuring women hold 25 per cent of board seats and 30 per cent…

Moniepoint – one of Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology (Fintech) companies recently organized a symposium and presented a report on the informal economy. as most pundits may have known, the informal economy in Nigeria occupies a solid place in the economy…

A limited mindset is one of the most significant barriers to personal growth. When people view their circumstances as fixed and insurmountable, they trap themselves in a cycle of self-defeat. The belief that one’s success is determined by external factors…