Category: Opinion

By; Steve Otaloro We have a curious political culture. We complain about chaos, yet we are suspicious of calm. We condemn excesses of power, yet we interpret restraint as weakness. For years, we accommodated underperformance. We rationalized abandoned initiatives. We defended theatrics as leadership. Noise was governance. Press statements were progress. Now, we are confronted […]

By; Steve Otaloro In a bold and consequential policy shift, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the cessation of the 30% management fee deduction previously retained by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on oil revenues. Henceforth, all oil revenues- net of statutory deductions- will be remitted directly into the Federation Account. This policy […]

By Tunde Odesola If they were not venomous, snakes would probably garland the necks of the rich and the influential to delineate social class. With a body handwoven by its Creator, the snake is the most awesome creature, epitomising engineering fluidity among wildlife. Its fleeting mobility, intricate symmetry, stretchy sinews, delicate precision and frightening fatality […]

By Olusegun Adeniyi What distinguishes me from my siblings is that I was the only one to be born in a hospital. My brothers and sisters were more traditionally born at home. Since my mother (of blessed memory) loved telling the story of the circumstances that conspired for me to end up with such a […]

By Abimbola Adelakun The arguments advanced by the lawmakers against the compulsory “real-time” electronic transmission of polling-unit results to the public results portal were reasonable, though disappointing. Their concerns about the infrastructural deficits that could hinder the electoral process were legitimate. Given how frequently the àbíkú national grid breaks down, and that the Minister of […]

…Beyond Religion: Understanding the True Meaning of the Halal Economy By Steve Otaloro The mention of the Halal economy often triggers an immediate religious interpretation among many Nigerians. Yet, this perception obscures one of the most promising economic opportunities of the 21st century. The Halal economy is fundamentally a global commercial ecosystem anchored on ethical […]

By; Steve Otaloro President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reform agenda is increasingly positioning Nigeria on a transformative growth trajectory, with growing international acknowledgement of the bold steps taken to stabilize and reposition Africa’s largest economy. Recent commendation from the World Bank, which described Nigeria as a global reference point for credible and consistent economic reform […]

By Olusola Adeyegbe I have been reflecting on the ongoing debate around electoral technology in Nigeria. While tools like BVAS and IReV have brought welcome transparency, there remains a widespread misconception that they enable “real-time voting”, or can bring about real-time electronic transmission of election results. This assumption is fundamentally inaccurate. What we currently have […]

By Steve Otaloro My attention has been drawn to a publication circulating under the headline “Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Was Not Prepared For The Job.” I wish to state categorically that the report is a gross distortion of my comments and a deliberate political misrepresentation. For the avoidance of doubt, as a seasoned media professional and […]

By Richard Akinnola Since the army authorities came out last week to confirm the detention of some army officers over alleged coup plot, there have been a number of media stories regarding the alleged roles played by some of the officers. While many of us are unreservedly opposed to any coup plot or military intervention […]