Opinion

As Nigerians grapple with the latest hike in electricity tariffs, soaring from N66 to N225 per kilowatt, concerns arise regarding its implications on the effective delivery of essential public services. 

The statement credited to ELE equipment manufacturers says ‘If it’s worth building, it’s worth testing.’ This saying emphasises the importance of carrying out tests on materials for construction of structures for residential or commercial purposes.

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The Federal Government’s blanket removal of electricity subsidy on beleaguered Nigerians is not only ill-timed, but it amounts to seeking a simple solution to an endemic problem laced with corruption and inefficiency that the government appears to conveniently overlook.

He heartily observed the fast from the first to the last day of Ramadan. Throughout the 30 days, from 10 March to 9 April 2024, as was his tradition, Justice Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore provided plenty of food and gift items to the poor and the needy and various families and groups. On the last day…

The book reviewer, Wale Adebanwi, a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA, said the book is about the issue of meritocracy.

It may sound like a fairy tale to observe that, unlike in the past, Nigerians are increasingly committing suicide today. It is sad, but that is the reality in today’s Nigeria. No two months pass without hearing that a Nigerian has committed suicide.

It is said that when Chief (Dr.) Chukwuemeka Ezeife died on December 14, 2023 at the ripe age of 86, Nigeria’s progressive community felt the loss the most, quite apart from his immediate surviving family – the respectable Ezeife dynasty

Today I celebrate an erudite scholar, a cerebral intellectual; an effective teacher; a very humane individual and indeed a deep thinker and philosopher of the Poststructuralist bent who is an embodiment of everything that have been said by greatest philosophers.

It is quite pathetic that despite the fact that it has been some weeks since the issue of unregulated mining in OAU gained public attention, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals has not found it worthy to react not to talk of mandating security..

In a nation as diverse as Nigeria, fostering unity and ensuring equitable development across all regions is crucial for sustainable progress. The establishment of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) represents a significant stride towards addressing historical disparities and promoting inclusivity. Under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the establishment of SEDC will embody…

In my recent article titled - ‘Tinubu: boldly steering Nigeria’s economy towards stability and growth’, published by several mainstream media in Nigeria, especially, Business Day, The Nation and The Guardian, I analyzed various situations that posed severe challenges towards Nigeria’s economy and the bold steps being taken by the current president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…