Senator Adams Oshiomhole Senator Adamu Aliero, former Kebbi State governor, described the statement as “reckless” and argued that it could damage Nigeria’s investment image internationally, noting that “The NNPC is the cash cow of this country. Such reckless statements could…

Today is June 12. As we celebrate, maybe I should say mourn, the great events that followed the annulled election of 12th June 1993, let us not forget that the event was a very long time ago. 33 years is ancient…

As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day on June 12, 2026—a solemn occasion that reflects our collective resolve to uphold democratic ideals and sustain the progress of our nation—I am compelled to reaffirm my unwavering commitment to the advancement of our democratic…

Caveat emptor is a Latin phrase that translates literally to “let the buyer beware”. In everyday conversation and contract law, it means that the person buying a product or service is responsible for checking its quality before making the purchase.…

There is something quietly revealing about a Nigerian bank stepping back from its profit focus to confront a crucial challenge: the lack of honest, open communication within its walls—and the risk this silence poses to its future. Two weeks ago,…

Nearly 50 per cent of Nigerian households still live without electricity. In practical terms, in almost every group of 10 Nigerians, four to five people either lack access to electricity entirely or contend with severe limitations in access. Behind every…

Today, I join millions of Nigerians across the country and in the diaspora to commemorate June 12 – a day that stands as a defining moment in our nation’s democratic journey. It is a day that reminds us of the…

In today’s volatile economic climate, saving money is no longer just a prudent habit—it is a strategic necessity.  The constantly rising living costs, inflationary pressures, and currency fluctuations have redefined what it means to be financially secure. The difference now…

For many years, Nigeria had its troubles, but kidnapping was not the defining feature of our national life. Our country wrestled with military coups, communal clashes, armed robberies, and periodic ethno-religious violence. Travelling from Lagos to Kano, Enugu to Sokoto,…

Cool fire emits from the potted plant in the backyard at night; it is the glowworm. A yawn, a roll on the back, with four powerful paws playfully punching the air; it is the lion, king of the jungle. Water…

On June 16, Nigeria’s foremost playwright and theatre director, Prof Babafemi Adeyemi Osofisan, marks another year on earth. The occasion allows me to celebrate a man whose path I’ve crossed in my journey through life. Not only did Osofisan leave…

Africa is not a continent of failed states and missed opportunities. It is a continent of extraordinary human capital, vast natural resources, and immense entrepreneurial energy, systematically constrained by a global financial architecture that was not designed with its interests…

Diversification is now vital for our sustainability. Nigeria’s position in the energy transition is not one of passive vulnerability, but a real, underutilised opportunity… The global energy transition is an economic reality already repricing assets and redirecting capital across every…

Last December, field testing by Nigeria’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) recorded methane concentrations at an oil site in Bille, a coastal community in Rivers State, at levels 10,000 times higher than normal. Amnesty International reported that…

Almost 100 years after the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, football’s biggest prize returns from June 11 to July 19, 2026, co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada. For Africa, this edition feels different. The continent’s impact has been…