By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had pledged to provide student loans for indigent students during his 2023 presidential campaign, a promise that resonated with many Nigerians as it was the first time a presidential candidate had proposed such an initiative. However, what the president did not disclose during the campaign was that he […]
DOUBLE EDGE: My Fears About Tinubu’s Presidency By Adesoji OMOSEBI
On May 28, 2023, a day before the swearing-in of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I published this article, “My Fear About Tinubu’s Presidency,” considering the ‘State of The Nation’ at the time. You don’t have to be a prophet or a professional to know that Nigeria was heading for the rocks, except if God intervened […]
The Antidote of 21st Century: Skills or Degree?
Ismaila Biliaminu Manne In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, where there are diverse and multi-notable industries that are selective of the human resources they want in their industry, the issue of whether personnel with skills or degrees are more valuable and will be giddy-up to become successful in the world has reached to a boiling […]
OPINION: For Equity, Public Officials Should Earn Less
By Zhunurain Lukman Muritadho As Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria faces a significant paradox: despite its economic potential, abundant resources, and large population, the country grapples with persistent poverty. The substantial income disparity between the ruling elite and the general population is a major factor contributing to this inequality. Over 40% of Nigeria’s population lives below […]
Misplaced Priority: New National Anthem Amidst National Hunger
By Ayinla Abdulbasit Olorunoje Amidst the battle of climate and economic downturn, Nigerians gasp for survival after a year of Bola Tinubu’s (Nigeria President) administrative system, which has impounded numerous policies that cripples sustenance among Nigerians: the lives of the average Nigerians has been dubbed lower than what can be measured. Instead of reinstating the […]