Opinion - Page 5

By Blaise Udunze No doubt, it was a welcome announcement that Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (FX) reserves have surged by an astonishing 1,233 percent from about $3 billion to over $40 billion.

By Mohammed Bougei Attah There is no doubt that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has demonstrated commitment to infrastructure development and has, in many respects, delivered

By Abba Aliyu For the first time in our modern history, Nigeria is no longer on the global energy map simply as a case study for grid fragility and power deficits. Today,

By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade The appointment of Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the 14th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), effective November 1, 2026, is worthy of congratulations. I wish

By Blaise Udunze From a general observation, comparisons are powerful political tools. They simplify complex realities, inspire supporters and shape public perception. Another side of this is that they can also become

By Blaise Udunze It is considered that in every organized society, the home is supposed to be a place of security. It should be where families find peace after a hard day’s

By Blaise Udunze On a daily basis, the world watches Nigeria through a familiar lens in what appears to be a gory situation. Especially in cases when the news headlines tell stories

By Jamila Mohammed Dahiru  Nigeria’s education sector is once again at the centre of national debate following the Federal Government’s proposal to remove the administrative distinction between Junior Secondary School (JSS) and

By Abidemi Adebamiwa First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comment about grants helping people start small businesses like akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli has sparked debate. Some people see the examples as too small

By Olabode Opeseitan There is a particular kind of leader whose greatest skill is not what he builds himself, but what he sees in others: the understated brilliance, the quiet fire, the