Adeleke’s Development Politics and the New Conversation Around Governance in Osun
In Nigeria’s political space, public praise from traditional leaders often arrives as part of the familiar ritual of political relationships. Yet beyond ceremonial commendations, there is a larger discussion about governance itself and the…
Oil Relief or Temporary Calm?
Global oil markets are already betting on peace before the ink dries. What next? The latest reaction across global markets has once again demonstrated how quickly sentiment can swing when geopolitics and economics collide. As of today, oil prices have…
Divorce is Not The End of Parenthood in Japan
For generations in Japan, divorce often carried a consequence that extended far beyond the separation of two adults. It frequently marked the silent disappearance of one parent from a child’s life. The end of marriage was, in many cases, also the…
How England’s ‘Bad Boy’ David Beckham Built a Billion-Pound Empire
Long before becoming Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, David Beckham was simply a football-loving boy from East London with dreams far larger than his surroundings. It’s a nexus of many things. Born in Leytonstone to working-class parents,…
Why Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Already Fighting Storms
Long before audiences take their seats in cinemas next July, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is already navigating rough waters. The film, less than 50 days from release, has become one of the most discussed and disputed projects in contemporary cinema,…
Meet Professor Segun Aina, the New Man Set to Lead JAMB
He is 39-year-old and ready to roll in one of the demanding examination institutions in Nigeria – JAMB. A new chapter is set to begin at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board following the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the agency’s…
Nigeria’s Heavy Dependence on Imported Medicines Sparks Renewed Calls for Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency
Nigeria is at risk of losing grounds on its public health security, economic stability and industrial development if it continues to depend heavily on imported medical supplies. Industry estimates suggest that Nigeria imports between 60 and 70 per cent…
Tears of The Helpless – A Poem by Bolutife Oluwadele
Tears of the Helpless For Oyo’s captives, and a maths teacher who solved his last equation in blood. The chalk stopped mid-equation. His cries fed only vultures. He was doing what a meagre salary paid him to do: teaching children to solve for x and y,…
ECOWAS Projects Nigeria Among World’s Top Economies in Coming Decades
Despite persistent economic pressures, rising living costs, insecurity and governance challenges confronting the country, there are new projections suggesting that Nigeria could emerge as one of the world’s dominant economic powers in the coming decades.…
Irrigation is Gradually Becoming a Very Critical Tool in Nigeria’s Food Security Drive
Climate change, erratic rainfall patterns and rising food prices is a continuous threat to agricultural productivity. However, irrigation is increasingly being viewed as a critical strategy for strengthening food security and improving crop yields across…
