The reported breakthrough in negotiations between the United States and Iran and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have already sent global oil prices tumbling to their lowest levels in months. This is welcome news not only for the world economy but especially for Nigerians who have borne the painful consequences of soaring…
Nigeria may be sitting on the biggest industrial opportunity in its post-independence history. Yet, few policymakers appear to recognize it. As federal and state governments intensify collaboration on trade, investment and industrialisation, one sector deserves urgent attention: the automotive industry. The reason is simple. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has changed the rules…
The recent court judgment declaring the National Assembly’s N110 billion SUV and allowance scheme unlawful should serve as more than a legal rebuke. It should trigger a national conversation about prudence, patriotism and accountability in public spending. For far too long, Nigeria’s lawmakers have treated the procurement of brand-new luxury vehicles at the beginning of…
The disturbing incident involving a traffic offender who escalated a routine stop into an attempted abduction of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol officer is not just shocking, it is symptomatic of a deeper, more dangerous culture of lawlessness festering on our roads. What should have been a straightforward enforcement exercise, overloading, licence verification,…
