Category: Opinions/Views

BY ROTIMI OGUNLEYE The commissioning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Plant in the 16,345.87 hectares Lekki Free Zone (LFZ) in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State is a landmark worth celebrating. The project which started in 2016 with an initial estimated cost of $9 billion, rose to $12 billion and later peaked at $18.5 billion on completion. It is a testimony to Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s tenacity, investment acumen and unwavering commitment to bail Nigeria out of its perennial problem of inability to domestically refine its huge…

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By S.O.K Shillings I make no claim of any qualifications to speak on scientific economics. My best result is a ‘D’ in ‘A’ levels. But Economics is first a product of philosophy before the evolving patterns are noted as social science. An economy, like family resources, is made up of the commonwealth and individual earnings. A rich father may be able to give money to his wife and children to augment their earnings and buy things they need. Whatever the father sanctions to be spent is part of the family…

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By Primate Charles Odugbesi I sincerely hope that President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not veto this position this time. Right now he has a lot to handle on the national level. He should allow the will of the people to prevail this time in Lagos state. The present Speaker has been in the assembly since 2003 and has been a speaker since 2015. That means he has been in the house for about 20years (5 terms) and out of those five terms, was a speaker for two terms. It…

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By Asoro Abubakar Olatunji It was the weekend, the night before, I had planned to have the longest sleep, the holiday has also been declared for the inaugurations, and I want to have a restful Saturday, but my sleep was cut short by calls from my people, I am a youth leader, and when I say my people, I mean youth. Three calls but the last one brought a memory and the concerns I have always felt for followers of politicians, my grandpa whom I lived with since I was…

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By Oke Godwin OlaOluwa (OGO) I wish to congratulate you as you prepare to take the mantle of leadership of this great country. Your Excellency, I understand the past few days will be the most anxious moment of your life. A vision nutured for over 30 years is about to become a reality. Your excellency, tomorrow, you will be adorn with a new crown and a staff of authority to lead the largest black population of over 200 million people. Your Excellency, you will be inheriting a country whose debt…

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By Asoro Abubakri Olatunji It was 4 pm and I was glad to close for the week, said TGIF to myself! But I remembered the stress to get back home, Oshodi to Ikorodu is about 50 minutes but the long queue at BRT and possible traffic will make the flavor of the trip bitter, little did I know that this particular experience was not going to be the usual. On arrival at Oshodi Bus terminal, behold at my sight was the electric bus. The future of Lagos promises a less…

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By ‘Dayo Hassan The local government system in Nigeria plays a crucial role in grassroots development, delivering essential services, and ensuring effective governance at the community level. However, despite its importance, the local government structure in Nigeria has faced numerous challenges and struggles to meet the expectations of its citizens. This article aims to shed light on some of the key reasons why local government in Nigeria is not working efficiently. 1. Limited Autonomy and Centralized Control One of the major drawbacks of the Nigerian local government system is the…

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By S.O.K. Shillings Lead us not into temptation… So says the Christ. Corruption is the worst enemy of our nation. It is the strongest campaign point of the politician. Just exhibit that you can avoid stealing public money and prevent others doing so, you may not be asked fervently if you can do any more. It seems to defy solution while the best effort has been to put a select few in jail. Mankind is naturally tendentious. Corruption festers because there are loopholes and the laws are weak. The approach…

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By Dayo Hassan Government, through politicians have been accused of hindering the autonomy of universities in the country on various occasions. Politicians in Nigeria have obstructed university autonomy in a variety of ways, including. Politicians in Nigeria have been known to intervene in the recruitment of university administrators, including vice-chancellors and other critical positions. This meddling frequently results in the appointment of those loyal to politicians or political party rather than those qualified and capable of efficiently leading the university. Withholding funding: Nigerian politicians have also been known to withhold…

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