Perspectives
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A rejoinder to ‘Bola’s Tax’: When ‘simple logic’ becomes simple misdirection, by Tanimu Yakubu
THE essay you circulated is rhetorically powerful, but its “simplicity” is achieved by subtracting the very provisions that determine the outcome. That is not clarity; it is selective accounting. Let’s dismantle the argument on its own terms—calmly, sequentially, and with arithmetic that actually follows the law. 1) The core confusion: pension and health insurance are not taxes—they are deductible contributions…
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FACT CHECK: No, Nigeria’s 2026 tax reform does not tax the poor, by Olabode Opeseitan
How does a writer of evident intellect, claiming ex-World Bank credentials, channel his time and talent into crafting falsehoods designed to incite mass disaffection rather than illuminate truth for societal good? Emmanuel Orjih’s viral essay on Nigeria’s new tax laws exemplifies this: it alleges President Tinubu’s tax reforms he called “Bola’s Tax” forces low earners like 20-year-old “Joseph” (₦75,000 monthly…
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What does Dangote really want? By Simbo Olorunfemi
“There is no doubt that the coming into the market by Dangote Refinery will upend rules, traditions, and conventions as the industry has known it, as what Dangote has done in setting up such a massive refinery is to disrupt the industry within and without, at home and abroad. It would thus be naive on the part of the promoters…
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Why Africa is missing in the global intelligence network, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
Modern global security operates through intelligence networks rather than isolated states. These networks exist to collect, analyse, and share information faster and at greater scale than any single country could manage alone. At their core is trust: shared political values, compatible legal systems, and confidence that sensitive information will not be misused or leaked. Technology and capability matter, but alignment…
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Celebrating 100 years of highlife music and Femi Esho’s legacy, by Bimbo Esho
Highlife music, now a century old, stands as one of Africa’s most enduring and influential musical traditions. My dad Mr Femi Esho has been promoting and preserving Highlife Music since the age of twelve and up-till his last day on earth. His unquenchable love for Highlife music made me to write my final year project on Highlife music then as…
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Open letter to President Tinubu: Plea for caution in handling Wike/Fubara conundrum
His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TIBUBU (GCFR), President, C-in-C, of Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Aso Villa, FCT, Abuja. Your Excellency, OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT: PLEA FOR CAUTION IN HANDLING WIKE/FUBARA CONUNDRUM Wishing Your Excellency, the service-oriented and very supportive first lady and the entire first family of the Federal Republic of Nigeria prosperous and another successful Year. …
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Ikogosi Resorts: Raising the bar beyond local limitations, by Ayodeji Seriki
For logistic reasons, my plan to take my family to Dubai or South Africa for a holiday in December, 2025, was not to be. Though my wife and kids looked forward to the journey, they showed understanding when they saw the effort I made and how it turned out to be a road to nowhere. Then, one of my colleagues…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s unmatched sense of humor, by Olabode Opeseitan
I doubt if there’s any Governor in Nigeria today who can match Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s sense of humor. At a public function, Pastor Remote, the comedian famous for ambushing people with “prophetic” pranks, spotted the Governor and launched his trademark greeting:“Abo Olorun ko daju lori yin” (May God’s assured protection be upon you). Without missing a beat,…
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Pedagogy for liberation: Reminiscences of Biodun Jeyifo at 80, by Bisi Anyadike
As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded of the transformative power of education and the impact one person can have on shaping our perspectives. Professor Biodun Jeyifo, my teacher and a beacon of intellectual curiosity and decolonization, has been that guiding light for many of us. His unwavering commitment to challenging colonial narratives and promoting African cultural heritage…
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Visual vernacular and faith as cultural spectacle in Nigeria, by Akin Olaniyan
Some of us have seen this before: finely-produced videos with cinematic production professional lighting, balanced audio, and dynamic editing from official media teams of major Nigerian Pentecostal churches, expertly deploying the visual vernacular of social media to reposition faith as a culturally relevant spectacle. Like all other institutions, while churches ought to be free to appropriate new media platforms, I…
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