President Tinubu’s yacht as a metaphor for improved slum architecture at Makoko, by Ahmed Yahaya-Joe “Nigerian politicians have the appetite of elephants but the memory of mice.” – Chidi Nnanna Amuta (2017) Between widespread accusations of leadership insensitivity and obvious bureaucratic faux pas concerning certain details...

VON: Jibrin Baba Ndace and the New Era of Transformation, by Lawrence Audu   When Jibrin Baba Ndace was announced as the Director General of the esteemed Voice of Nigeria (VON), it became abundantly clear that a wave of rapid transformation was set to sweep through...

Reconnecting to The Global Radar, by Eric Teniola For a nation to achieve concrete foreign policy objectives, two key actors are required, an active President and an active foreign Minister. Of course a buoyant economy will also be required. We had all these in the...

Misogyny, Free Press and Nigerian Women: A Call for Introspection, by Nafisat Bello   Over the years, women in Nigeria and other parts of Africa have been branded by unfair definitions that have kept them at the base of the ladder. For so long, our women...

With China's Experience, Tinubu's Economic Reforms will Liberate Nigeria  By Oche Echeija Egwa By nature, most people would like to dodge payment of taxes if the system allows it. It’s not surprising that some easily agree with the saying that tax collectors rarely have many friends....

Israeli-Hamas Conflict: Saudi Arabia as Potential Peacemaker, by Zekeri Idakwo   The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, has raised concerns about the stability of the Middle East and the prospects of peace in the region. The...