Adedeji’s FIRS on a mission with people-centric reforms
The Federal Inland Revenue Service is becoming more than a government agency. It is not today that we have been saying this, and it will not stop today or anytime soon. It is now being recognised as a partner in national development, driven by reforms that place people at the Continue Reading
Beautiful outside, empty inside
SIR: Life is full of packaging. We live in a world where appearances have become currency, and the shinier the wrapping, the more value we assign to it — forgetting that the real worth lies inside, not outside. That man with the charming smile, poetic campaign jingles, and sweet promises? Continue Reading
Self-reflection imperative to halt national and global rejection
In every society, the elders serve as the compass of communal direction—the custodians of wisdom and values, the moderators of conduct, and the custodians of intergenerational harmony. Against this backdrop, the time has come for leaders and elders of the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria to rise boldly, in the Continue Reading
OKOBI goes to Oxford University: Memories and lessons
I’ve always had a soft spot for the University of Oxford. As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1096, it’s a place that seems to breathe history. But more than that, it has an uncanny ability to reinvent itself, century after century, remaining relevant and world-class. Continue Reading
Northern Nigeria as Tinubu’s launch point for human capital renewal
Facts are sacred. Opinions are free. For years now, education in Northern Nigeria has been shaped by gross underfunding, low enrollment, cultural and systemic barriers. But under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a silent yet steady revolution is unfolding; one that may be redefining the educational future of the region. When Continue Reading
Governors Okpebholo and Alia: No to noxious, divisive politics
The public criticism that greeted statements made by two governors seemingly seeking to restrict the movement of Mr. Peter Obi is most warranted, as a measure of watching over the constitutional and democratic rights of Nigerians. The two governors are Monday Okpebholo of Edo State and Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia Continue Reading
Industrialising Oyo State: Path to Sustainable progress Series 15
Progress and Proposals in Meeting Global Development Indices By Amofin Beulah Adeoye Introduction Oyo State, one of Nigeria’s most historically significant and resource-rich regions, has in recent years embarked on a strategic push towards industrialization. Positioned in the southwestern part of the country, with Ibadan as a central urban hub, Continue Reading
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AVIATION TO PROBE RECENT AIRLINE-PASSENGER INCIDENTS
The Senate Committee on Aviation has announced an investigation into recent high-profile incidents involving airlines and passengers in Nigeria. The move aims to address concerns about operational standards, passenger rights, and discipline within the aviation sector. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, expressed serious concern Continue Reading
Ribadu’s quiet revolution in bringing security to the grassroots
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser (NSA) in June 2023, the reaction was swift and mixed. Some critics lamented the departure from the traditional norm of appointing military generals to the role. But for many Nigerians – particularly within civil society, the intelligence Continue Reading
Nigeria needs integrated and efficient transport system
Since creation, man has been an itinerant being. It is against nature to have someone remain on the spot throughout life. Aside from walking around his or her surroundings, human beings like to explore their environment. Travelling, therefore, forms part of human activities. The earliest forms of transportation were animals Continue Reading