The Pastors Are Running Away – The Duke Of Shomolu
They say that when an earthquake is coming, the animals get restless and start running away. That seems to be what is happening now. It is very clear that Nigerians, failing to get reasonable answers from our political leaders, will begin to descend on…
Coup Déjà Vu – Claude Lambert
Africa is at a cusp of a blood filled or a bloodless wonder. It could strap her of what the future really holds or be an indication of what the past foretold. Claude Lambert gives some depth with his personal thoughts on this. Coup Déjà Vu Each coup is…
One Year On: Evaluating President Bola Tinubu’s Impact on Nigeria
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his first year in office, the nation reflects on a tumultuous journey that has seen a series of bold policies and significant economic shifts. Sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th president on May 29, 2023, Tinubu’s tenure has…
Lagos Will Pay The Price – Deyemi Saka
Yesterday, while I was trying to get to Agege from Ojodu-Berger, I hopped on a bus and saw a kid who should be in school threatening to break the side mirror of the bus (Korope). I was so livid that I asked the bus driver why he was pleading with the…
The Stride Business Aviation In Nigeria – Danjuma Audu
Danjuma Audu sees the aviation industry in Nigeria as a work-in-progress. He captures the developments, positives and challenges in this writeup. The aviation sector is fast becoming one of the best performing sectors of the Nigerian economy with the…
Arsenal’s Title Hopes Dashed: A Season of Near Misses and Missed Opportunities
Manchester City made history by becoming the first English team to secure four consecutive Premier League titles, cementing their dominance with a 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad. In contrast, Arsenal’s quest for their first league title in…
The Politics Of Energy And The Way Forward For Nigeria – Bart Nnaji
Excerpts of 35-point Inaugural Dele Momodu Annual Lecture delivered on Thursday, May 16 in Lagos by Professor Bart Nnaji, Founder and Chairman, Geometric Power Group. The modern global economy runs on energy. Contemporary geopolitics are shaped by…
How dLocal Is Enabling Cross-border Payments In Africa – Kolawole Adebayo
Africa’s mobile payments market is worth over $456 billion, presenting a promising opportunity for companies like dLocal to simplify cross-border payments. Payments allow money, whether cash, bank transfer or cryptocurrency, to be accepted in exchange…
N106,000 For Chicken Wings – Duke Of Shomolu
I had a meeting last night in one of those pretentious restaurants that litter Lagos Island. This one was in Lekki Phase 1 with beautiful interior and ambiance carefully designed to prepare you to be duped. My acquaintance had asked that I meet him there…
Opinion Piece: President Bola Tinubu Is Afraid
ALHAJI Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was declared Nigeria’s President on March 1, 2023, while Nigerians were asleep is deeply contemptuous of Nigerians. But more important is that he is mortally afraid of Nigerian journalists. His fear of questions and being…