Opinion & Interviews

Prof. Sunday Awofisayo is a Professor of Biopharmaceuticals and Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Uyo, and leads the research team at the Bioscientific Research Group, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy. His work sits at…

The recent frenzy over Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks encouraging beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative to consider small businesses such as frying akara, roasting corn or producing kuli-kuli perfectly illustrates how Nigeria’s…

The recent ruling by the Federal High Court, Lokoja (per Justice Isah Dashen), setting aside its own judgment of December 2025 , which had directed INEC to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) , does not undermine democracy.…

The Federal Government's recent decision to draw the first tranche of about $1.5bn from a $5bn financing arrangement with the United Arab Emirates' First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) marks another important chapter in Nigeria's search for…

Nigeria entered the year 2026 at what market analysts have described as a delicate yet momentous inflection point. After enduring two years of painful but necessary structural reforms most notably the unification of the foreign…

Although Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara died almost 42 years ago, the mention of his name in Nigeria today, evokes memories of the agricultural and agro-industrial revolution in Eastern Nigeria in the 1950s and 60s, during his days as…

In recent years, China has emerged as one of Africa’s most significant economic partners. Through massive infrastructure projects, trade agreements, and investments anchored on its Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing has positioned itself as…

Director General, National Pension Commission (PenCom)Think of the teacher who spent three decades shaping young minds, the nurse who worked through countless difficult nights, the civil servant who gave a lifetime to public service. For…

… Cross Riverians Will Reject Otu's Re-Election Bid The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State , Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq has launched a scathing attack on Governor Bassey Otu,…

In every vibrant and progressive democracy, political offices are expected to serve as platforms for meaningful public service rather than permanent career destinations. Yet, in our country, a growing and troubling trend has emerged where…