Perspectives
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David Hundeyin Is the last person who should be defining ‘elite’ – by Remilekun Cole
In a recent article, David Hundeyin asserts that Nigeria has no elites. His central argument is that even the country’s wealthiest and most privileged individuals are consumed by insecurity and a fear of poverty, incapable of long-term thinking or transforming society. He compares them to sugarcane sellers who stumble into wealth, still mentally tied to scarcity, status, and survival. It’s…
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The dancing governor and convicted Oba, by Chris Adetayo
I frankly don’t understand what the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is doing. That is, apart from turning every event to a dancing platform. On 21 April 2025, Oba Olugbenga Oloyede of Ipetumodu pleaded guilty to several counts of fraud charges in the US. 4 months later, precisely on 26 August 2025, the said Oba was sentenced to…
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You want to see the economy of the future, look at classrooms of today, by Hakeem Subair
If you want to predict a nation’s economic future, walk into a classroom. The hum of curiosity, or its absence, tells you everything about where that nation is headed. Every economy is first imagined, rehearsed, and refined in its classrooms long before it appears in its GDP. The seeds of innovation, productivity, and even corruption are all planted there. Teachers…
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Nigeria at 65: A nation tested and triumphant, by Mohammed Idris
A lot has changed since our 64th Independence Day anniversary, a year ago—and positively so. Nigeria today is better positioned for enduring economic growth and prosperity than it has been in a long time. In this piece, I would like to highlight the progress we have made as a nation over the past year. External reserves have grown from $37…
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Nigeria at 65: The good, the bad and the ugly, by Azuh Arinze
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the moment invites both celebration and sober reflection. Ours is a nation of dazzling contradictions – rich in talent and resources, yet often undermined by leadership failures and structural weaknesses. To understand where we stand, we must look squarely at the good, the bad, and the ugly of our journey. The Good Nigeria…
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Nigeria is 65: Shall we still salute the nation? By Olawale Olaleye
Forty years ago, when Nigeria turned 25 years as an independent nation, the country of my birth, in spite of its development inadequacies, was a pride to many of us, even as children. The age of innocence had not been defiantly and brazenly defiled. I recall with nostalgia our shared love as a people. The great neighbourliness we had. The…
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Imo – Uzodimma leads President Tinubu into the heartland of the Igboland, by Sunday Dare
On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will journey eastward, to Owerri, the beating heart of the Igbo nation. If Kaduna reinforced President Tinubu’s northern support base and acceptance, and Ibadan reaffirmed his Yoruba roots, then Owerri embodies his embrace of the Igbo, a people of unmatched resilience, intellect, and industry. Into this crucible of identity, commerce, and culture, the President…
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Genocide against christians in Nigeria: the danger of generalizing isolated incidents, by Olabode Opeseitan
Perception may shape reality, but when perception is hijacked by synthetic distortion and emotional exaggeration, truth suffers. Some global voices now claim there’s a genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Genocide? In a country where: The First Lady is Christian The Chief of Defense Staff and Inspector General of Police are Christians The Senate President is Christian 18 of 36 Governors…
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Ooni walked the path, by Dare Babarinsa
On Saturday, September 27, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, walked the ancient path from his palace to Oke Mogun, to lead the annual ritual pilgrimage in commemoration of the appearance of man on earth at the dawn of time.According to mythology, all the 401 deities of the Yoruba patheon descended from heaven.…
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Democratizing education – Airtel’s Oremeji example, by Emeka Oparah
Fourteen years ago, as Head of Corporate Communications & CSR at Airtel Nigeria, my team and I visited the famous Tolu Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos – a cluster of over 20 public schools serving thousands of children in one of Nigeria’s most underserved communities. What we saw that day changed us forever.Children between 6 and 12 sat on the bare…
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