Perspectives
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Why President Tinubu always takes the hard road, by Temitope Ajayi
Those who think they are taking a dig at the President have been gloating. Their usual refrain is that the man they said built Lagos should build Nigeria for them to see. As Governor of Lagos, the President reformed governance and set the state on the path of irreversible progress. President Tinubu has never claimed he did it alone or…
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The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) Award and my reform journey with economists, by Prof. Tunji Olaopa
At the just concluded 65th annual conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) in Abuja, one of the highlights of the annual ritual was the conferment of the 2024 Distinguished Economic Service Award on seven eminent Nigerians. And yours sincerely is one of the awardees. This is one award that holds a fundamental significance among all the other ones I…
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Oil sector challenges: opposition’s information propaganda machinery must be neutralised,by Kola Amzat
Left to the key figures in the opposition parties alone, the roof of the house must come down. In-fact, Nigeria should be in flame by now so that they could have their way, by emerging through the back door to claim ‘electoral victory’ which electorates never gave them at polls during the 2023 presidential elections. This is the Agenda they’ve…
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Perspectives on local council conversations, by Rafiu Ajakaye
One of the most difficult conversations to have these days is around our local government councils and grassroots development. This is made more complicated by the split judgment of the Supreme Court that says federal allocations should now go straight to the individual accounts of the 774 councils. The judgment wasn’t unanimous, just as Nigerians, political or apolitical, are split…
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How the late Dimgba Igwe saved my career, by Ismail Omipidan
As a devout Muslim, I know God doeth all things. But He uses people to make those things possible- in our individual upward social mobility or career growth. The late Dimgba Igwe, a quintessential media guru, was my own God-sent. But for him, I probably would have resigned from The Sun, in 2008, barely three years after he had visited…
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The Olympics Analogy: Africa must embrace bold moves to achieve transformation at scale, by Elsie G Attafuah
“As the world cheered for the remarkable feats at the just ended 2024 Olympics, I was impressed by the extraordinary displays of human endurance, focus, and determination. The athletes on the global stage showcased a spirit that transcends sport: the relentless pursuit of excellence. This Olympic mindset serves as a powerful analogy for Africa’s quest for transformation. Just as Olympians…
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Navigating Nigeria’s economic dilemma and burden of leadership, by Kayode Adebiyi
To govern and lead the government of Nigeria is a thankless job. This has nothing to do with who the leader is or what party he belongs to. The best leader, as far as Nigerians are concerned, is the man who is not yet in office as president. No matter how loved a man is by citizens, the moment you…
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The devil and the deep blue sea, by Bolaji Adebiyi
Tinubu’s administration navigates a rock and a hard place over rising petrol prices, writes Bolaji Adebiyi It looks like the calm before the storm. Last Tuesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited announced an increase in the pump price of petrol from N568 to N855 per litre in all its outlets in Lagos. It will cost N897 from N617 in…
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Joining hands to advance modernization and build a community with a shared future, by President Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The following is the full text of the address: Your Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Your Excellency President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Your Excellencies Heads of State and…
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PMS price: What to expect going forward, by Uche Diala
This may not sound palatable, but unfortunately, I do not see Dangote Refinery PMS selling at any thing less than N1,000 per litre. What will be on top of the N1,000, I can not say. I can only hazard a guess of up to between N1,200 to N1,400, especially if you consider the pump price of PMS in many other…
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