Opinion

THE Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 27.25 per cent from 26.25 per cent. This is the fifth consecutive hike this…

From human history, the king’s palace or presidential palace everywhere in the world, has always been a prestigious place, unceasingly flowing with milk and honey, and, of course, luxuries of all kinds.…

This would have been laughable if it was not embarrassing; if it didn’t make Nigeria look, well, how does one put it…

Driving a vehicle in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, is a huge challenge. Besides the traffic congestion which is one of the city’s trademarks, the roads, especially in the suburbs, are not only bad but…

In the months and years ahead, Nigerians and Africans would have a choice of buying refined petroleum products produced on our soil.  In North and West Africa, only Libya and Algeria have functioning refineries. …

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery was supposed to be the final solution to Nigeria’s energy needs. What went wrong? Why the brouhaha? Why the anti-climax? I have been observing developments from my balcony — beyond what I…

By Sen. YD Baba-Ahmed, PhD, FSAN In a careless show of unnecessary support to an evidently submerging Tinubu Presidency, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the spokesperson of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) threw caution…

I recently stumbled on a concept. It is called counter-factual history. “It is a form of historiography that attempts to answer the What if? questions that arise from counter-factual conditions,” according to Wikipedia.…

From whatever angle you choose to look at it, the eventual production of petrol by the Dangote Refinery is a big and rare moment of pride for Nigeria. After an initial setback, petrol from the refinery is finally…

Democracy would lose its defining character if it foreclosed the free expression of viewpoints by its adherents – including often flawed and…

On September 22, 2024 Yemi Cardoso will mark one year in office as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria at a…

The reported plan by the Federal Government to reshuffle the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is desirable, as a periodic performance evaluation of public officials to deliver quality service to the people.…

Last week a reader by name Olajide called from Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, called and engaged me in a very interesting discussion on the state of the nation especially in the light of the bombshell of a letter…

The north eastern state of Borno has been ravaged by several disasters, espe­cially in the recent past. For a state that has been held captive by the activities of Boko Haram insurrectionists and is still struggling to…

The planned increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent, beginning from 2025, and 15 per cent by 2027, is a demonstration of the federal government’s insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians. The…

Before I get badgered by those unwilling to read or lacking in the discipline to digest concepts, let me announce upfront that no insults are intended by either the title or the message below. But I have seen…

In July 1986, Nigeria’s military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, launched a public policy initiative hailed as…

Time for a Reckoning as Nigerians, we find ourselves at a crossroads, grappling with the economic realities that come with our vast…

It took me less than one hour into President Bola Tinubu’s administration to spot a giant red flag. His famous words at the…

The Nigerian oil industry is at a critical juncture, and the recent development involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Dangote Refinery has sparked significant debate. As Dangote’s…

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, probably didn’t know what he was getting into when he directed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) not to…

Chidimma Adesthina, a South African of Nigerian descent, was forced to withdraw from the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant following a controversial investigation into her citizenship by the country’s Ministry of Home…

“Corruption remains one of the most significant obstacles to the progress and prosperity of our nations. It undermines the very fabric of our societies, erodes public trust, and impedes equitable distribution…

Indeed all is not well. Grad­ually, we have enthroned, crowned, institutionalised and entrenched absurdities as a way of life. In fact, doing the normal things now look abnor­mal while those who practise…