The bond between President Tinubu and VP Shettima
By Tunde Rahman Long before President Bola Tinubu decided on Vice President Kashim Shettima, who turned 59 last week, as his running mate in the last presidential election, both of…
From Fragility to Foundations: Inside PBAT’s Political Economy
By Tanimu Yakubu In early 2024, Nigeria’s naira collapsed to ₦1,800 per dollar, rattling households and businesses alike. By August 2025, it had strengthened to ₦1,525. For President Bola Ahmed…
Nigeria at TICAD9: Forging a stronger partnership with Japan
By Temitope Ajayi When Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addressed African leaders and multilateral development partners who converged on the port city of Yokohama at the just-concluded 9th Tokyo International Conference,…
Takeaways from Harvard Strategic Leadership Program
By Tunde Rahman Harvard University has always held a special attraction for me. And why not? Its awesome reputation as a remarkable citadel of learning, knowledge and research never fails…
Nigeria: Why Brazil. Yes, Brazil
By Sunday Dare Three visits in less than a year. That is not mere coincidence, it is deliberate strategy. And as usual, disingenuous reportage from a section of the press…
Nigeria’s Democratic Crossroads: Addressing The Bitter Truth of Imposition, Factionalism, Religious Sentiments, and Poor Leadership by Dr Kemi Opatunde
"What is the city but the people? True, the people are the city." These words from Shakespeare's Coriolanus resonate deeply in the context of Nigeria's democracy, reminding us that the…
Key Takeaways from Our Tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States
By Bayo Onanuga We returned to Abuja on Saturday after a three-day working tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States as members of the National Communication Team, led by Alhaji Mohammed…
From Politics to Terrorism? Canada’s dangerous redefinition of Nigeria’s democracy
By Olufemi Soneye When a Canadian federal court recently declared Nigeria’s two largest political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist…
President Tinubu, the North and Distortions of Politics
By Tunde Rahman Two years in the saddle, has President Bola Tinubu undercut the Northern region in the management of the country’s affairs and distribution of political appointments and development…
Understanding the CBN’s Internal Restructuring: Relocations, Early Exit Packages, and the Appointment of 16 Directors
By Ayobami Oyalowo In recent months, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has come under public scrutiny over its internal restructuring exercise, including the relocation of staff, an early exit…