Perspectives
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Heritage Bank and dangerous politics of corporate survival in Nigeria, By Blaise Udunze
Heritage Bank and dangerous politics of corporate survival in Nigeria, By Blaise Udunze The Heritage Bank’s banking license was revoked, and it was ordered into liquidation on June 3, 2024. This remains one of the most controversial and widely debated events in Nigeria’s financial sector. The lingering concerns even though official reasons have been given as regulatory breaches, inadequate capitalization…
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Beyond the rescue: Lessons from the Oyo operation — by Samuel Aruwan
Several months ago, I argued that one of the surest ways to degrade terrorist organisations is to deny them time and space. Terrorist groups thrive when they regroup after setbacks, rebuild their logistics, reconnect with their support networks and resume operations at a time of their choosing. Sustained pressure, driven by credible intelligence and backed by coordinated security operations, leaves…
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NBA elections: We congratulate the winners, but we question process — by Monday Ubani
For the first time in my life as a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), I was unable to exercise my right to vote in an NBA election.It was not for lack of trying. I made repeated and strenuous efforts to participate in the electoral process, but all proved futile. From the commencement of voting, after several hours of…
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Democracy’s sweet billions — by Lasisi Olagunju
At the dawn of this democracy, masked musician, Lagbaja, looked at the value of a million naira and asked in disbelief: “Ṣé mílíọ̀n pọ̀ tó yẹn ni?” (Is a million naira really that much?) Today, he would be speechless—perhaps even songless. Millions have become loose change; billions now circle like vultures over the carcass of a hippo washed ashore. Some…
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Intelligence is the grandfather of successful military operations — by Oluseyi Petinrin
Students of military operations, including its planning and execution, know that intelligence is the grandfather of most successful operations. But it is a fact that is not immediately obvious to many members of the public and even to some that have spent years in the military establishments. The ORIRE kidnap victims’ release was already being credited to the military until…
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Tinubu’s $1 trillion GDP target and Rufai Oseni’s tears — by ‘Tope Fasua
Good news is boring. Bad news sell. And, psychologically, with our current state of social psychology, millions of Nigerians are wired to seek negative news about their country. I wish to advise my friend, Rufai – who knows better and whom I’ve known for at least ten years – to impute less emotions into his daily interventions and to depress…
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One year after the tax reform laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape — by Arabinrin Aderonke
One year ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, signed Nigeria’s landmark tax reform laws. At the time, many Nigerians wondered whether the reforms would make any real difference. Today, one year later, the answer is becoming clear. The reforms are not only changing how Nigeria raises revenue but also the country’s economic direction. For decades, Nigeria depended heavily on crude…
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Peter Obi at 65: Must he visit everyone to make peace? — by Fred Chukwuelobe
Today, Mr. Peter Obi marks his 65th birthday. At 65, he remains energetic, youthful in outlook, and committed to his aspiration of leading Nigeria and contributing to its growth and development. Across social media, birthday messages are pouring in from admirers, friends, political associates, and members of the Obidient Movement, all celebrating a man who has become one of the…
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The silent revolution in Nigeria’s garment industry — by Olabode Opeseitan
When President Bola Tinubu declared his ambition to build a trillion‑dollar Nigerian economy, many expected the usual rhetoric. Instead, across multiple sectors, the administration began rolling out initiatives that signaled a deeper seriousness. In fashion, the government did not speak loudly. It acted. Quietly, a revolution is underway that may catch the global clothing industry unawares. Across Nigeria today, nine…
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Of Isaac Fayose’s sneeze and Peter Obi’s cold: Nigeria says no to leadership that panics – by Seye Oladejo
Politics has an uncanny way of exposing character. It is rarely the carefully choreographed rallies or rehearsed television interviews that reveal the true temperament of a leader. Rather, it is the manner in which he responds to pressure, criticism and uncertainty. It is in those defining moments that Nigerians are able to distinguish between a politician and a statesman. The…
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