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Opinion

February 24, 2024

Why Betta Edu and Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo have not been arrested

A government that dislikes accountability and transparency has no interest in curbing corruption among its ranks and files.

Betta Edu, President Bola Tinubu and Olubunmi Tunji-ojo
February 22, 2024

Cost of Living Crisis: A personal story

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu campaigned for his current job, knowing full well there wouldn’t be a honeymoon from day one.

A composite of President Bola Tinubu and protesting Nigerian youths
February 22, 2024

Azu Ishiekwene: APC digging its own grave in Edo

Shambolic primaries lay the foundation for turbulent electoral outcomes and unstable governments.

February 19, 2024

Opeyemi Agbaje: Nigerian economy and policy at crossroads

“I think much of the current regime’s economic policy conundrum is due to the exchange rate flotation policy, which may now need to be re-evaluated and reconsidered.”

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 14, 2024

Omololu Oduyoye: Nigeria’s fintech community and global war against fraud

“In battling the beast of fraud in global fintechs, a multi-dimensional approach must be enacted to curb this menace.’’

February 14, 2024

Cheta Nwanze: Fallout over AFCON result underscores challenge with Nigeria’s diversity

Without a compelling vision that speaks to hearts and minds, expecting Nigerians to embrace dry pronouncements over emotionally resonant narratives is unrealistic.

Nigeria and Ivory Coast teams
February 14, 2024

Rudolf Okonkwo: Bob Marley and I in ‘One Love’

Growing up, I wanted to be Bob Marley. Nothing more, nothing less.

Bob Marley
February 9, 2024

Nigerian Public Discourse: The interplay of empirical evidence and hyperbole

I also wonder what motives might underpin any agenda to increase unitarism and centralisation in Nigeria’s constitution design?

Babatunde Fashola
February 8, 2024

Sall taking ECOWAS from frying pan to fire

An oasis of stability and a shining light in a highly politically volatile region, Senegal was one of the few countries on the continent that others looked up to.

Assimi Goïta, Macky Sall and Ibrahim Traore