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The root of Super Eagles' Libya nightmare — Lakemfa Ayo Adebanjo, 96, was a path through which Nigerian politics could be traced. The politics of the country was mainly about the ruling elites in military fatigue or civil dress ruling at the centre, and conscientious patriots opposing from the sidelines or working from the margins.…
February 17, 2025
Before and since Nigeria gained independence, the quest for balanced regional development has been a persistent challenge. The vast disparities between the country's geopolitical zones, each with unique socio-economic needs, have fueled ongoing debates about the most effective development models. Over the decades, Nigeria has experimented with various strategies, yet the gaps remain, feeding a…
February 17, 2025
Opposition politicians have revved up their engine again ahead of the 2027 election. They are busy meeting, engaging in visitations, regrouping, and strategising under various platforms. And recently at a two-day event in Abuja themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” some of these opposition figures huffed and puffed, upbraiding the…
February 16, 2025
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 “When Muslims are in power, we are out of power. And when we are out of power, we are completely out of power” - Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, as quoted in a “Press Statement/Release at the World Press Conference organised by Concerned Yoruba Muslim Scholars in Nigeria in…
February 16, 2025
The recent denial of a Canadian visitor visa to Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has sparked significant reactions from the Nigerian government. While such decisions can be frustrating and even damaging to diplomatic relations, it is essential to analyze the situation through the lens of Canada’s immigration laws, privacy considerations, and…
February 15, 2025
In 1953, the Kuwait Investment Authority became the world’s first sovereign wealth fund, designed to manage the country’s excess oil wealth. Since then, numerous funds have launched, with the 100 largest globally holding $13.7 trillion in assets. Sovereign wealth funds are large pools of money run by governments that are typically resource-rich, such as Saudi…
February 13, 2025
By Johnson Babalola He looked frail as he sat on a couch in my office, downcast. I had never met him, but somehow, he looked familiar. I asked him to tell me about his Nigerian journey. He calmly told me where he was born, where he schooled, and where he worked. No, our paths had…
February 13, 2025
To keep it honest about the North’s quest for the top job in Nigeria come 2027, is in our collective interest. Equity and fairness have to be upheld. While I quite appreciate that politics is an industry that thrives in the North, the equity thereof must be cogitated as we pursue our aspirations. With twenty…
February 10, 2025
In a country where corruption often feels like a shadow permanently lurking in every corner, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) could serve as a beacon of hope. Harnessing the power of AI presents an opportunity to fight bribery and corruption in Nigeria while simultaneously enhancing service delivery, efficiency, and productivity. The potential of AI…
February 10, 2025
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The root of Super Eagles' Libya nightmare — Lakemfa Ayo Adebanjo, 96, was a path through which Nigerian politics could be traced. The politics of the country was mainly about the ruling elites in military fatigue or civil dress ruling at the centre, and conscientious patriots opposing from the sidelines or working from the margins.…
February 17, 2025
Before and since Nigeria gained independence, the quest for balanced regional development has been a persistent challenge. The vast disparities between the country's geopolitical zones, each with unique socio-economic needs, have fueled ongoing debates about the most effective development models. Over the decades, Nigeria has experimented with various strategies, yet the gaps remain, feeding a…
February 17, 2025
Opposition politicians have revved up their engine again ahead of the 2027 election. They are busy meeting, engaging in visitations, regrouping, and strategising under various platforms. And recently at a two-day event in Abuja themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” some of these opposition figures huffed and puffed, upbraiding the…
February 16, 2025
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 “When Muslims are in power, we are out of power. And when we are out of power, we are completely out of power” - Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, as quoted in a “Press Statement/Release at the World Press Conference organised by Concerned Yoruba Muslim Scholars in Nigeria in…
February 16, 2025
The recent denial of a Canadian visitor visa to Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has sparked significant reactions from the Nigerian government. While such decisions can be frustrating and even damaging to diplomatic relations, it is essential to analyze the situation through the lens of Canada’s immigration laws, privacy considerations, and…
February 15, 2025
In 1953, the Kuwait Investment Authority became the world’s first sovereign wealth fund, designed to manage the country’s excess oil wealth. Since then, numerous funds have launched, with the 100 largest globally holding $13.7 trillion in assets. Sovereign wealth funds are large pools of money run by governments that are typically resource-rich, such as Saudi…
February 13, 2025
By Johnson Babalola He looked frail as he sat on a couch in my office, downcast. I had never met him, but somehow, he looked familiar. I asked him to tell me about his Nigerian journey. He calmly told me where he was born, where he schooled, and where he worked. No, our paths had…
February 13, 2025
To keep it honest about the North’s quest for the top job in Nigeria come 2027, is in our collective interest. Equity and fairness have to be upheld. While I quite appreciate that politics is an industry that thrives in the North, the equity thereof must be cogitated as we pursue our aspirations. With twenty…
February 10, 2025
In a country where corruption often feels like a shadow permanently lurking in every corner, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) could serve as a beacon of hope. Harnessing the power of AI presents an opportunity to fight bribery and corruption in Nigeria while simultaneously enhancing service delivery, efficiency, and productivity. The potential of AI…
February 10, 2025
