As a traditional authority in Nigeria, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, stands as a testament to purposeful leadership, grace, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of his people. Three years have passed since his ascension to the…

Hard as some recalcitrant obligors raise false alarms meant to incite the public against the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria by sponsoring so-called frivolous articles in the media to malign both the past and present leadership of the corporation, AMCON…

President Bola Tinubu promised to modernise the operational, regulatory, and institutional frameworks of the petroleum industry. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the ruling party, the President indicated he would enforce a master plan for the petroleum industry based on…

In the lore of management theory, there is an argument that an informal organisation is usually stronger and more potent than a formal administrative structure or organogram of practically every corporate organisation. That is why, for instance, a secretary, working…

That the Nigerian economy is in a shambles is an understatement. The rising cost of living, high unemployment rate, astronomic poverty index, low life expectancy, high child mortality are all testimonies to this fact. Every development index is pointing south…

The #EndBadGovernance protest, which started on August 1, 2024 and formally ended on August 20, 2024 has continued to raise discussions across the country and beyond, especially within civil society groups. More than 1,400 people who took part in the…

An “Imperfect Storm” ushers you into the life of a man and his mission. Starting from his cradle in Hamburg, Germany, to the classroom in Nsukka, Nigeria, we encounter a boy who initially wanted to be like his medical doctor…

“I hear the people of Ogun State have put the people of Nigeria in serious trouble with the Chinese.” “You did not hear anything. The story is out there and it is so loud that even the deaf can hear…

There is much common ground between China and Nigeria, and between our two peoples. China is the second largest economy and one of the most populous countries in the world, while Nigeria is a major economy and the most populous…

The public reputation of the judicial system hangs on the perceived adherence to the principles of justice. An unjust court is an illegitimate court’-  Justice Sonia  Sotomayor of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Rosales Morales v…

When I think back to the last two decades in Nigeria—the 2000s and the 2010s—a complex tapestry of progress and regression comes to mind. The 2000s were a transformative period for Nigeria. Emerging from the long shadow of military rule,…

Welcome back to the oral English class. It is one of those days we try to sharpen how we articulate some common words. Or you believe you have no issue pronouncing ‘had’ and ‘hard’? Hmm. Thank God, mispronunciation is not…

Last week, Paul Kagame of Rwanda was sworn in for his fourth term in office, thereby adding another five years to the 24 he has spent. By the time this new term is over in 2029, he will have officially…

Every story has two sides, but when a country’s reputation as  a sovereign and an investment destination comes under threat, it calls for immediate concern and action from its citizens and leaders. The recent unfolding of a concerning development has…

We are not out of the inflation woods yet. Implementation of the recent public sector wage increase should see inflation spike over the next couple of months. What should the policy response to be? It is understandable that the monetary…