Opinion
Knowing the time to lead
When is the right time to lead? This is mostly one of the controversial questions among emerging leaders. Or some would put it in a more fascinating or attractive way; when will it be my own time to l...
30th August 2024
Reengineering bureaucracy as engine room of government
The recently concluded maiden annual distinguished public lecture of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries of Oyo and Osun State, held at the International Conference C...
30th August 2024
Effective model for reducing tobacco smoking
As the world continues to grapple with the devastating health impacts of smoking, countries like Nigeria must consider Sweden’s groundbreaking approach to tobacco harm reduction. Sweden’s model ha...
29th August 2024
Tribute to Michael Olupona
A man’s good deeds and impact on society will certainly outlive him, centuries after his departure. The Nigerian society would forever be kind to its early pathfinders – Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi A...
29th August 2024
Private sector role in curbing youth unemployment
Nigeria, a nation brimming with youthful energy and potential, is grappling with a crisis that threatens to derail its progress due to mass unemployment among the youth. With an 8.6 per cent unemploym...
28th August 2024
How to resolve public affairs challenges
In Nigeria and most emerging economies, the dynamic nature of government policies presents a significant challenge for public affairs professionals, in-house and consultants alike, especially in the p...
27th August 2024
When will varsities have smooth academic calendar?
The perennial conflict between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities has become a deeply ingrained tradition in the Nigerian education system. This is a result of the government�...
27th August 2024
Russiaâs presence in West Africa should concern Nigeria
Nigeria stands tall as a colossus on the African continent. It is not only the most populous country on the continent but it also commands a lot of respect and wields undeniable influence. Its leaders...
27th August 2024
Stepping up youth employability
Imagine routinely hearing this from young Africans: ââI run my own start-up. I plan to hire three young people as the business is expandingâ or âI was employed by a good company only three mon...
27th August 2024
ActionAid WVL-N initiative: Giving voices to women
Funded by Global Affairs, Canada and armed to empower women and girls by advancing their rights and supporting women-led organisations, networks and movements through capacity building and mentorship,...
27th August 2024
Breaking trend of political recycling
Throughout its history, Nigeria has allowed political figures who have failed to meet public expectations to remain in or return to positions of power. This trend of political recycling has not only s...
26th August 2024
China-Africa forum: Issues and prospects for Nigeria
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, President Bola Tinubu will attend the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation slated to hold in Beijing from September 4 to Friday, September 6. The summit, themed, â...
26th August 2024
Issa Hayatou: End of African football golden era
The death of Dr Issa Hayatou, the longest serving president of the Confederation of African Football recently at the age of 77, marks the end of a golden era in African football. Hayatou served as CAF...
26th August 2024
Bring back our âschool farmsâ
Agriculture is one of mankindâs earliest occupations. According to the Bible, when God created man, He gave man the work of cultivating the garden. God also put all the animals under the care of man...
26th August 2024
ActionAid- WVL-N Initiative: Five Years of Standing in the gap, giving voices to voiceless women
Funded by Global Affairs, Canada and armed with the goal of empowering women and girls by advancing their rights and supporting women-led organisations, networks and movements through capacity buildin...
25th August 2024Ogun rice production: Vision and driving force
Ogbonnikan writes from Abeokuta, Ogun State capital Ogun State is on the march towards a large scale in rice production. All things being equal, the new initiative is projected to be another major inc...
23rd August 2024
OgunInvest: Promoting new vista of opportunities for investment
The Ogun State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, in line with its mandate to sustain the state as an investment destination of choice in Nigeria and beyond, last week, organised an investm...
23rd August 2024
Addressing substance abuse through community-based approach
As a community psychologist specialising in recovery support services, I have observed with growing concern the escalating substance abuse crisis in Nigeria, particularly among our youth. The statisti...
23rd August 2024
Takeaways from informal economy report
For a lot of individuals, organisations and even governments, the question of what the future holds is a pertinent one – oftentimes fraught with apprehension while at other times, a calm assuran...
23rd August 2024
Local government system and federalism crisis
The constitution forms the foundation of all state institutions, including local government as a system of government in Nigeria. The people, as the ultimate source of all constitutional authorities a...
23rd August 2024
Towards building China-Nigeria community
On August 10, 2024, I departed from Beijing and landed in Abuja, from a city near the western side of the Pacific, to a capital adjacent to the eastern side of the Atlantic, and started my journey as ...
22nd August 2024
Clarification on windfall tax
Apart from revenue generation, another important function of taxation is wealth redistribution, basically making the richer segments of the economy pay higher taxes than the poorer segments. This is d...
22nd August 2024
Health insurance: Lip service or actual solution
Thereâs no doubt that Nigeria is the most populous black nation in the world and has the fastest-growing population in Africa. There are no accurate documented figures on Nigeriaâs population; how...
22nd August 2024
Economic development prospect under PIA
President Bola Tinubu promised to modernise the operational, regulatory, and institutional frameworks of the petroleum industry. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the ruling party, the President indica...
21st August 2024
AMCON remains focused despite attacks
Hard as some recalcitrant obligors raise false alarms meant to incite the public against the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria by sponsoring so-called frivolous articles in the media to malign b...
21st August 2024
Olu of Warri: Three years of purposeful leadership
As a traditional authority in Nigeria, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, stands as a testament to purposeful leadership, grace, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of his people. Thre...
21st August 2024
Return to economic growth era desirable
When I think back to the last two decades in Nigeriaâthe 2000s and the 2010sâa complex tapestry of progress and regression comes to mind. The 2000s were a transformative period for Nigeria. Emergi...
20th August 2024Reconstituting National Judicial Council
The public reputation of the judicial system hangs on the perceived adherence to the principles of justice. An unjust court is an illegitimate courtâ- Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the United State...
20th August 2024
Re: The imaginary Yoruba far-right
Our attention has been drawn to an article authored by Lekan Sote and published in The PUNCH of Wednesday August 7, 2024, when he wrote that, âThe Lagos De Renaissance Patriots want to develop indig...
19th August 2024
New paradigm for combating counterfeit drugs
Nigeriaâs pharmaceutical industry, a cornerstone of public health, faces a formidable challenge, which is the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs otherwise known as âfake drugs.â ...
19th August 2024
Imperative of digital literacy for economic growth
As the future of work and life becomes increasingly intertwined with digitisation and technology, the demand for higher-value skills and digital literacy is on the rise. This shift is creating new bus...
19th August 2024
