Aliko Dangote As Dangote celebrates his 68th birthday, his story transcends personal wealth. His legacy is not just about financial success, but uplifting entire regions and nations, turning bush paths into industrial cities and shaping the future of Africa’s economic…

For the AfDB to remain credible in the evolving development finance environment, as it has successfully done under the outgoing President Akinwumi Adesina, it will require a leadership that understands both the internal discipline of multilateral institutions and the external…

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo announced on 10 April that the State and Federal Governments have decided to investigate the killings in Uromi of sixteen “hunters” from Kano State. Exactly one week before, he had flown to Kano and paid…

Ecocide is now being championed by thought leading climate-vulnerable nations — including Vanuatu, Samoa, Fiji, and most recently the Democratic Republic of Congo — as a proposed amendment to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This bold…

Are you dreaming of motherhood but worried about the ticking clock? You’re not alone. Perhaps you’ve decided to wait to have children and build your family. Whether it was due to your career, relationship, stage in life, or simply not…

Sickle cell conditions are genetic blood disorders that affect haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. While both sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease involve mutations in the haemoglobin gene, they are…

Celebrations play a crucial role in relationship building, fostering deeper connections, and promoting family values within the larger society. They are also a great way to boost happiness, especially in challenging times. The recent celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which marked the…

Dear Mama, I am 26 years old and still a virgin. I find it hard to date because most of the men who approach me always demand sex, and when I refuse, they stay for a while but eventually disappear.…

If I were a man in marriage, the first marital principle I would take very seriously is the mantle of priesthood in my home. And what that means is an end to the practice of running from pillar to post…

Not long ago, Nigerians awoke to the harrowing news of a brutal massacre in Uromi, Edo State, where sixteen able-bodied men, reportedly hunters of northern Nigerian origin, were violently killed. Preliminary reports suggest that their ethnic identity as Hausa-Fulani may…

Sheikh Idris Abdul’aziz Dutsen Tanshi Chief amongst what he did for humanity in his life was the facts that he is the first and last man standing against Boko Haram terrorists and their teachings on principles, as his debate and…

It is legitimate to pose the question – is our State drifting towards anarchy? Do we have a social contract with State institutions that provide for our security and welfare? It is a question worth posing, as we note the…

The new BoA leadership has been handed both a tremendous responsibility and an extraordinary opportunity. Their success or failure will have far-reaching implications for millions of Nigerian farmers and, ultimately, for our nation’s food security. The time for bold, decisive…

First is the prerogative of investing in quality education and skills development. We all know that education is the cornerstone of any economy, and for Africa, it represents the first step in reaping its demographic dividend. Many African nations still…

As the world recalibrates post-pandemic and post-protectionism, the time is ripe for Nigerian businesses to assert their presence on the global stage. The $20 trillion prize awaits — not merely as a destination but as a testament to what can…