Category Opinion

What is the purpose of acceptance fee?

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The journey to securing admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions is becoming an increasingly challenging financial burden on many families. Education should be the cornerstone of technological advancement, industrialisation, and development in any forward-thinking economy. However, with the current economic hardships,…

Shehu Dikko and the task to reform sports

Shehu Dikko, NPFL

From the performances of our national teams in international competitions, especially in the past four Olympic Games, to all the shenanigans that marked various ministerial engagements of sports from 2015 into 2024, it was obvious that the Nigerian sports establishment…

Finally, Tinubu takes a bite

STEPHEN ANGBULU

After 11 months of warning growls at some of his cabinet members, President Bola Tinubu finally took a bite. Having spent two weeks in Europe for his working leave, the President seems to have grown some teeth while away and…

Tinubu’s week of a thousand bites

STEPHEN ANGBULU

Last week began on a trembling note for the Aso Rock community as the Commander-in-Chief took his first bite after many barks. On Monday, at about 2:00 PM local time, State House Correspondents received public confirmation of a question millions…

Strategic approach to Nigeria’s cost of living crisis

The rising cost of living presents a formidable challenge for the people of Nigeria. However, this challenge is not unique to Nigeria. Globally, many countries are grappling with inflationary pressures due to a combination of geopolitics and the fiscal fallout…

Assessing NASENI’s quest for technological advancement

KHALIL-SULAIMAN-HALILU-KSH

In Africa, countries like Ethiopia exemplify industrial progress, with their government’s Industrial Parks Development Corporation attracting foreign investment and creating jobs in light manufacturing sectors. Ethiopia’s industrial parks have contributed to its GDP growth of over eight per cent annually…

Content and cybercrime in Nigeria

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Social media platforms have significantly revolutionised communication, creativity, education, and business globally in recent years. The growth and usage of these platforms by Nigerians have surged overtime with the incredible opportunities they present, however, it has a darker side as…

National youth confab: a bold step forward

President Bola Tinubu

The proposed 30-day National Youth Conference by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his October 1 national broadcast is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering Nigerian youths, addressing pressing issues and fostering unity among young people from diverse backgrounds. This proactive…

Hunger games, elections, and vote-buying

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An anonymous philosopher once said, “A hungry man is an easy tool for manipulation.” In Nigeria, this grim truth is now more apparent than ever, as the ruling class continues to exploit widespread poverty to secure electoral victories. The relationship…