During my recent trip to Ilorin, after an absence of six months, I was struck by the visible transformation of the city. The expansive roadwork, featuring upgrades to existing routes and the construction of new ones, offers compelling evidence of…

Atuekong Don Etiebet Etiebet is indeed a general leading the way for his people in many theatres of their struggle. His leadership does not show through only in interpersonal relationships and in business. It has been particularly demonstrated in politics.…

During the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held earlier this month, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina hailed the success of hybrid rice in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In fact, hybrid rice has been such a…

One doesn’t have to be a fan of Yahaya Bello to ask what is going on. Are people just exploiting the agency’s institutional weaknesses, or are there compromises here and there? Bungling the Yahaya Bello case has left everyone confused…

The fact that the price of petrol can drop if the value of the Naira appreciates should not surprise an accountant like President Bola Tinubu.  The inverse relationship of the value of the Naira and the price of petrol happens…

Though NNPCL is not a saint, the conflict between the national oil company and Dangote Refinery is a typical Aliko Dangote strategy for muscling out competition. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man until August, and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL),…

Cape Town, South Africa. As I reflect on my time in Cape Town, I am filled with a sense of optimism for the future. The challenges we face in waste management and methane mitigation are significant, but with the right…

There are several observations about the current conversation pertaining to an ESF: One, there is an erroneous belief that if you have a Standing or Standby Force, it will be quickly and efficiently deployed in conflict situations. The truth is…

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is grappling with profound economic challenges that threaten its stability and development. Despite its vast natural resources, the country’s economic growth has been stifled by corruption, mismanagement, and structural flaws. As Ngozi Iweala, former Director-General of…

Healthcare is undoubtedly a service. Unlike tangible goods, health-care services are intangible, tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, and delivered by professionals such as doctors, nurses, and caregivers. These services are provided by various organizations including hospitals, clinics,…

In a recently released list detailing fund support for the Askira/Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, Borno State, the allocation discrepancies for the constituency have raised eyebrows and concern among its residents. A careful examination of the numbers reveals a stark imbalance; only…

Let me most sincerely welcome all my colleagues back from our annual recess, a period we, as a tradition, suspend plenaries for dispassionate field engagements. It was no doubt a period of wider consultations in preparation for the tasks ahead.…

As Edo State elected its next governor on Saturday, some words naturally became recurrent as people discussed the poll. Among such are vote/voted, count/counted, collate/collated. Another term that often sparks a grammatical blunder – cast – also resurfaced. It is…

Last week, a UK-based medical doctor narrated how he was treated at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos because he was dressed in a simple ankara outfit on his way back to his base. He noted that even though he…

Personally, I usually restrain from commenting on Nigeria’s political issues. I do, not because I don’t have opinions, but because most times, I don’t really know where to start from. As you are thinking of one, more than ten issues…