Opinion & Interviews

The outgoing 13th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Oluropo Samuel Dada, FCS, is a seasoned investment professional. Having previously served as the Institute’s 2nd and 1st Vice…

Since the emergence of a new leadership bloc in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark, the party has been embroiled in a deepening leadership crisis, with multiple factions laying claim to its…

Nigeria’s development challenge is not merely a national dilemma. It is fundamentally a subnational issue that reflects deeper structural distortions within the federation. The federating units, which should function as engines of growth…

Since assuming office on February 24, 2026, Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has launched a comprehensive campaign to pivot the Nigeria Police Force toward a culture of accountability and service. Central to this mission is…

In 1956, when Shell-BP began laying oil pipes in Oloibiri, present-day Bayelsa State, the community had little idea of what was unfolding before their eyes. They watched with curiosity as the Royal Dutch treasure hunters struggled to bury…

It is only fitting to begin by acknowledging the contributions of Oyedele’s predecessor Mr Wale Edun during his tenure as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He brought a steady hand to a particularly…

All successful entrepreneurs are trailblazers. They prioritise their vision, break down barriers, and take calculated risks that shapes the economic landscape in sectors where they operate. Their high-impact achievements are what…

Nigeria’s banking sector has just undergone one of its most ambitious recapitalisation exercises in two decades, all thanks to the Central Bank of Nigeria under the leadership of Olayemi Cardoso. About N4.65tn ($3.38bn) has been…

As Nigeria’s political atmosphere gradually thickens ahead of the 2027 general elections, the conversation around continuity versus disruption is gaining renewed urgency. At the centre of this debate stands Barau I. Jibrin, a figure whose…

…The Facts, The Fiction And The Law You have often heard it said that "women are not allowed to own property among Igbos" or "women cannot inherit property in Igbo custom" But these narratives are incorrect. Why is it important…