Perspectives
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The voice that builds: Commending Reuben Abati and the power of constructive commentary, by Olabode Opeseitan
In a media landscape often saturated with cynicism and outrage, Reuben Abati’s recent remarks on Arise TV stand out—not for their praise alone, but for their patriotism, professionalism, and principled objectivity. His commendation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts is not a surrender to power, but a strategic affirmation of progress. It is a reminder that when broadcasters speak truth…
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My 11 nuggets from Femi Otedola’s book, Making It Big, by Azuh Arinze
Very few books, I must confess, have generated as much excitement – long before their release and even after – as Femi Otedola’s Making It Big. And the reason is obvious: many readers also want to learn how to “make it big” like the son of the late Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola, former governor of Lagos State. Born on November…
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Judge Frank Caprio: Exemplar of the hero in public service, by Tunji Olaopa
Frank Caprio, the American judge and public servant, has passed to the great beyond. He was known as the “nicest judge in the world” for the compassion which he displayed in his courtroom. This earned him a celebrity status on social media where millions of people across the world subscribed to his program, Caught in Providence. In that program, Judge…
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Recasting Nigeria’s mineral future: Strategic diplomacy meets economic sovereignty, by Olabode Opeseitan
Nigeria’s engagement with Japan at TICAD9 marks a watershed in the country’s mineral sector—transforming it from a peripheral extractive industry into a strategic engine of national development. By courting Japanese investment through structured dialogue with JOGMEC and leading trading houses, Nigeria is signaling a shift toward value-added industrialization. The emphasis on local processing, infrastructure upgrades, and investor-friendly reforms—such as tax…
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Port Harcourt Refinery: Between armchair analysts and journalists, by Simbo Olorunfemi
This morning, one of the Anchors on the Arise TV Morning Show took on the matter of the Port Harcourt Refinery, even though that was not the issue at hand, as prop for his unending battle with ‘Journalists who visited the refinery and reported that it was working’. That won’t be the first instance. The trolling has gone on for…
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President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil: Strengthening a strategic partnership, by Bashir Ahmad
President Bola Tinubu is currently on a state visit to Brazil, a country that shares several historical, cultural, and economic similarities with Nigeria. This visit marks the third time President Tinubu has set foot in Brazil since assuming office in May 2023, an extraordinary diplomatic frequency that highlights the importance his administration attaches to building and sustaining Nigeria’s partnership with…
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Amidst changing narratives, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria sticks to gloom and doom, by Olabode Opeseitan
Every year, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (M.A.N.) releases figures that read like obituaries for the nation’s industrial spirit. In 2023, MAN reported that 767 manufacturing firms shut down, while 335 others became distressed due to multidimensional challenges ranging from forex volatility to infrastructure decay. In 2024, the association announced that over 300 manufacturing companies closed down due to harsh…
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Open letter to President Tinubu: Justice and root causes in the fight against terrorism – by Bukola Oyeniyi
A Significant Counter-Terrorism Victory Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I write to congratulate you and the Nigerian security agencies on the recent apprehension of two high-profile terrorist leaders. The capture of Mahmud Muhammad Usman (alias Abu Bara’a Abbas Mukhtar), the self-proclaimed Emir of Ansaru, and his deputy Mahmud al-Nigeri (alias Mallam Mamuda) is a major victory in Nigeria’s war…
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Lessons from Femi Otedola’s business journey, by Kunle Bakare
Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business’ debuted online and in bookstores on Monday, August 18 across the world to rave reviews. And in one week of release, it has settled comfortably on the bestseller list. Applauded by moguls, economists and technocrats, the 286-page business memoir of the Chairman of First HoldCo PLC and Geregu Power…
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Death of world’s nicest judge, by Lasisi Olagunju
He was just a municipal court judge in a US city. Some years ago, he was asked: “In your 38 years of sitting on the bench, is there a case you still think about today?” This judge looked up, and did not hesitate before answering yes, there was a case, and he told the story: “I get upset even thinking…
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