Indications remain strong that Nigeria is gradually moving into the third wave of the COVID 19 pandemic with a steady rise in positive cases of the virus in the last one […]
Third Wave of COVID 19: Is Nigeria Prepared?
Persistent Calls for Restructuring: Who Cares?
In recent years and perhaps since the return of democratic rule in Nigeria, no other issue has been discussed on a national scale across political and ethnic divides like the subject of […]
Improper Negotiations : Why Endless Litigations Trail Many Contractual Agreements in Africa
The reasons why many contractual agreements with multinational organizations result in endless litigations came to the fore at a 2-day capacity building workshop for negotiations on Monday, June 28, 2021, in Abuja. […]
Against secession : A Testament to Yoruba Leaders and Promoters of Oduduwa Republic
I saw a video clip of a group of young Yoruba elites canvassing the creation of Oduduwa Republic. The spokesman claimed that they are not even interested in restructuring;, that it is […]
5G Deployment: Speeding to Create a Digital Nigeria
Nigeria is presently gathering momentum to pick up the pace to join Kenya and South Africa as one of the few countries pioneering 5G deployment in Africa. The country’s latest move follows […]
Nigeria at War: State of Emergency Needed
Nigeria is in a state of war. A few months ago, the war was in the northeast. But today, it is ubiquitous. The entire country is now the theatre of violent engagement. […]
2023: Atiku’s Eligibility to Contest as President Takes Centre Stage
The eligibility of Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice-President and to run as president has propped up again. This time, the Attorney-General of the federation is the one handling the issue. It is […]
Dwindling National Income and the Pressing Need to Reduce Cost of Governance
The agitation for a drastic reduction in the cost of governance is gaining traction in the country’s political circles. With Nigeria currently facing the challenges of dwindling revenue, the need to cut […]
COVID-19: Will Nigerians Give Locally Made Vaccines the Chance to Succeed?
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who doubles as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha disclosed on 22, March 2021 that Nigerian scientists had produced at […]
Unemployment Now 33%: Troubling Skill Gaps
The rate of unemployment in Nigeria has continued to generate debates among Nigerians locally and internationally. Most people in the country’s labour force are either unemployed or underemployed. The latest statistics on […]
Women’s Day and World: So Near and So Far
Nigeria and many other countries of the world celebrated international women’s day on the 8th of March 2021. The history of this day can be traced back about a century ago when […]
Mixed Blessings from Rising Crude Oil Prices in Global Market
To most oil-producing countries like Nigeria, the report that oil prices have crossed $70 per barrel for the first time in over a year would be great news. However, the reason for […]
Nigerians Who Support and Incite Violence: Bala Mohammed and Gani Adams (Part 2)
As Nigeria trudges on the road, seeking peace relentlessly, some citizens have remained resolute in their wanton proclivity to see that the country does not succeed in this search. The actions of […]
Nigerian Drums of War and the Lessons from Sudan
In Nigeria today, even as ethnic tensions mount, there are calls in open and closed quarters for the country to split. Some believe that Nigeria’s unity cannot work and breaking up the […]
2021 Headies: Regaining Lost Credibility
It seems The Headies Award held last Sunday has virtually regained all its lost glories of the last few years. The Headies award has always been the center of attraction for both […]
Escalating Attacks by Bandits in Nigeria: A Nation in Mortal Danger
By Williams Faruq Whenever it seems that the nation is getting some respite, another disturbing news emerges. The last one happened in Niger state, Nigeria. A gang of heavily armed gunmen dressed […]
Nigeria’s Economic Revival: IMF Recommendations on Policy Adjustments
By Godwin Anyebe The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one international economic agency that many analysts agree has a lot of influence on Nigeria’s policies. Few weeks ago, the agency released her […]
50 Years of Nigeria-China Relations: Who Are the Real Gainers?
Although Nigeria-China relations date back to more than five decades, recent developments call for a careful and detailed analysis of this relationship with respect to investment, trade and aid. This month, Nigeria […]
Okonjo-Iweala as WTO DG: Fluctuating Hopes for Nigeria and Africa
Apart from being the first woman to ever achieve this milestone, the name, Okonjo-Iweala will go down in history as the first African to assume the position of the Director General of […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Apathy and The Influence of Conspiracy Theories
Since the breakthrough of COVID_19 vaccines, worries and concerns have accompanied their procurement in Africa. It has been over three months since the roll out of vaccines in Europe and America, yet […]
