‎VISION 2030: A Strategic Partnership Between Two Friends with Similar Agenda, by Zekeri Idakwo Laruba ‎ ‎President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came with the mantra of "Renewed Hope" and since assumption of office, he has taken notable steps towards repositioning Nigeria's economy through strategic partnerships. Despite facing...

Dangote Refinery: A Game Changer or Another False Hope? by Zekeri Idakwo   The news of Dangote Refinery's commencement of full operation has sparked hope in Nigeria's oil industry, with many expecting a significant drop in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called fuel,...

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup: 'Sports-washing,' Criticism and Global Glory By Zekeri Idakwo The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently faced backlash from human rights champions and hyper-critics for allegedly using sports as a distraction from its agelong reputational issue. This strategy they termed "sports-washing." However, the Kingdom's...

COP28: Arab Nations Pledge $50bn for Africa's Development By Zekeri Idakwo The Arab nations have once again announced their support for African partner countries ahead of the crucial COP28 climate-change conference aimed at allocating up to US$50 billion to help build resilient infrastructure and inclusive societies...

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...

Psycho-analysing a President Under Pressure, by Zekeri Idakwo   The tone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's address in this year's Independence Day Celebration was not different from his last nationwide broadcast. However, the mood of the nation before the broadcast was that of despair at worst and...