Remembering Nitel and Nipost: A wake-up call for NNPC
I will forgive any millennial or Gen-Z who cannot make sense of a government parastatal called Nitel or its twin called Nipost. They were parastatals that emblematized Nigeria’s inefficiency...
Naira’s Continued Slide: Why reforms won’t reverse the tide
Despite the serial policy adjustments and economic reforms, including the so-called de-subsidization of fuel, the naira continues to depreciate against the dollar. Regardless of the opinion of some experts...
JAMB’s fiasco is horrible, but it’s not unexampled
The server glitch that led to unnaturally high failure rates in Lagos and southeast states in Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has alarmed the...
US-China Trade War: The fate of African nations
The trade war initiated by the United States against China has become a pivotal moment in the landscape of global trade and economic policy. Driven by President Donald Trump’s...
Side-chicks, scandals, and Nigerian politics
Following the tension in the leadership crisis in Lagos State House of Assembly that culminated in the impeachment and subsequent reinstatement of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, the key political actors...
Seyi Tinubu and the burden of his name
Since his father, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, became President of Nigeria, Seyi Tinubu has not been allowed to ‘drink water and drop cup’. It seems that for some, his mere...
The race to expand financial access for Nigerians in diaspora
In the race to build a secure, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystem for Nigerians globally, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System...
VDM: Let’s give credit where it’s due
Nigerians have a rich history of social crusaders who have fearlessly fought for justice and equality, with roots tracing back to influential figures such as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the...
Keep your ‘Emilokan’ narratives away from the Catholic Church
The recent papal election, which concluded with the selection of Pope Leo XIV, has generated significant discussion and intrigue, captivating not only devout Catholics but also individuals from diverse...
Tokunbo Wahab: Celebrating Lagos’ environment sector’s sheriff @ 53
A lawyer, administrator, great thinker, visionary leader, good governance advocate, and many things rolled into one, Tokunbo Wahab first came into public service in 2019 when he was appointed...