Opinion

The Engineering of Trust: Why Bernays’ Century-Old Philosophy Holds the Key to Nigeria’s AI Future, by Celestine N. Achi

The Engineering of Trust: Why Bernays' Century-Old Philosophy Holds the Key to Nigeria’s AI Future, by Celestine N. Achi In 1947, Edward Bernays — the man history calls the father of public relations — published an essay titled 'The Engineering of Consent.' His thesis was...

Tax Reforms in Action: How Nigerians Are Earning More Through PAYE Reductions, Net Pay Up, Taxes Down

Tax Reforms in Action: How Nigerians Are Earning More Through PAYE Reductions, Net Pay Up, Taxes Down By Arabinrin Aderonke   Nigeria’s new tax laws are no longer a proposal, a rumour, or a theoretical policy experiment, they are in force, and they are here to stay....

10 Women Now Running Nigeria’s Most Powerful Banks, by Nafisat Bello

10 Women Now Running Nigeria’s Most Powerful Banks, by Nafisat Bello   For decades, the uppermost leadership of Nigeria’s banking sector was an almost exclusive male preserve. Today, that narrative is changing quietly but powerfully. A growing number of women are now at the helm of...

New Tax Law: Between False Claims and Blatant Reality, by Zekeri Idakwo Laruba

In the ongoing debate around the new tax laws, this pattern is increasingly evident, as a wave of false or exaggerated claims, half-truths, and outright misinformation.

Legacy Beyond NAHCON: Remembering Professor Yusuf Lanre Badmus, by Rahma O. Oladosu

Legacy Beyond NAHCON: Remembering Professor Yusuf Lanre Badmus, by Rahma O. Oladosu   Condolence visits are often quiet affairs — moments shaped by shared grief, softened voices, and whispered prayers. Yet, some visits transcend formality and become reflections on legacy, service, and enduring influence. The recent...

Tax Reform Is Policy Not Politics, by Arabinrin Aderonke

Tax Reform Is Policy Not Politics, by Arabinrin Aderonke   Every administration is ultimately judged by its willingness to confront difficult structural problems. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, tax reform represents one such necessary but challenging intervention, designed not for political convenience, but for long-term national...