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NUPRC AT 4 AND TRIBUTES TO MODEL OF EXCELLENCE, by Nnoli Okojie

Four years ago, a quiet ceremony in Abuja marked the birth of a new institution. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) was not launched with fanfare or fireworks—just aRead More

Dauda Lawal: Between Leadership Award and Zamfara Reality, by Silas Ajogwu

There are moments when public honours become mirrors that doesn’t reflect virtue but to magnify dissonance. Governor Dauda Lawal’s recent acclamation as “Governor of the Year” by Leadership newspapers should,Read More

REP. KALAMBAINA AND HIS RARE PARLIAMENTARY LEADERSHIP, by Idris Aminu

Among the very few names that resonate very loudly and command profound respect in the politics of the ancient Caliphate is Rep. Ahmad Abdullahi Kalambaina, the distinguished Honourable Member representingRead More

Banks’ Funding Failure: The Shocking Rot In Nigeria’s Intervention Programmes, by Blaise Udunze

For over a decade, the Nigerian government and its financial institutions have launched a flurry of intervention funds, all with the promise to empower industries, revive the manufacturing sector, andRead More

Yazid Danfulani: The New Sheriff at NAIC, by Joseph Onwe

A seasoned corporate administrator and banker, with high proficiency in computing and banking operations, Yazid Danfulani came fully to the limelight of public service as the Commissioner for Commerce andRead More

Richer Banks, Poorer Economy: The Hidden Crisis in Nigeria’s Financial System, by Blaise Udunze

Across Africa, banks are getting bigger but not necessarily better. From South Africa’s Standard Bank to Morocco’s Attijariwafa and Egypt’s National Bank, financial institutions are boasting record balance sheets, higherRead More

Demolition Of Police Duplexes In Apo Dutse: A Mismanaged Situation That Demands Transparency, by Kelvin Adegbenga

The recent demolition of duplexes belonging to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) at Apo Dutse District, Abuja, by the staff of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Department of Development Control,Read More

Nigeria’s Inflation Drop: Has Life Become Any Easier?, by Blaise Udunze

When the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday announced that Nigeria’s inflation rate had dropped to 18.02 percent in September 2025, the news was met with official applause. Government officialsRead More

Appraising Dantsoho and His Ports Management Strategy, by Joseph Onwe

Nigeria is experiencing rapid change anchored on the Renewed Hope Initiatives of the transformational leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Associated with the pragmatic leadership which is bringing about systemicRead More

Tinubu’s Renewed Hope and Civil Aviation Transformational footprints, by Michael Alo

To still state that President Tinubu’s reform programs are working in all sectors is overemphasizing realities.To add that they are positively impacting the everyday life of the citizens and residentsRead More

IGP Egbetokun’s Participation At IACP 2025: A Testament To Nigeria’s Commitment To Global Policing Standards, by Adewole Kehinde

“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader. They set out to make a difference. It is never about the role – always about the goal.” – Lisa HaishaRead More

How Nigerian Banks Built a N219trn Asset Empire on Depositors’ Funds, by Blaize Udunze

In the first quarter of 2025, Nigeria’s 10 largest banks proudly reported a combined total asset base of N218.99 trillion, up from N212.75 trillion at the end of 2024, accordingRead More

Nigeria Police Enters A New Era Of Strength And Professionalism, by Adewole Kehinde

The recent passage of the Police Institutes Establishment Bill and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by the National Assembly marks a monumental turning point in the historyRead More

Capital Flight and the Politics of Betrayal: When Leaders Stop Believing in Their Own Economy, by Blaise Udunze

Nigeria’s economy is bleeding, not from the absence of money, but from the silent, systemic outflow of capital that should be building industries, creating jobs, and stimulating innovation. Instead, wealthRead More

139M Poor, Yet Counting “Progress”: Nigeria’s Poverty Crisis Demands More Than Policy, by Blaise Udunze

The latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update delivers a chilling verdict, as 139 million Nigerians, over half of the nation’s population, are said to be living in poverty. The report,Read More

N21trn Illusion: How Banks’ Appetite for Government Debt Chokes Growth, by Blaise Udunze

In a healthy economy, banks serve as the arteries through which capital flows to productive enterprises, creating jobs, stimulating innovation, and driving national prosperity. In Nigeria, however, the reverse hasRead More

Applauding Tinubu’s Upstream Prosperity Through Strategic PIA Implementation, by Aminu Adamu Aminu

The restoration of hope for Nigerians and the effectiveness of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in delivering tangible, evidence-based, and progressive reforms are no longer matters of doubt or mereRead More

Benjamin Kalu: OUK is the Real Betrayer, Liar, by James Nwachukwu

Once again, Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), the senator representing Abia North has chosen to travel the ridiculous route of infamy, spewing lies and hatred against the Deputy Speaker of theRead More

How Policy Missteps Weigh Down Nigeria’s Fragile Banking Giants, by Blaise Udunze

Nigeria’s banking sector has always stood at the center of the nation’s economic hopes. Yet, instead of fueling growth and wealth creation, the sector finds itself trapped in a cycleRead More

Nigeria at 65: A Nation Still Waiting for a Banking Revolution, by Blaise Udunze

Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria’s banking sector boasts towering profits and continental reach. Yet behind the glossy numbers lies a sobering truth: banks remain disconnected from the real economy, leavingRead More

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