Defections, Tinubu’s endorsement, and 2027 elections
By Tunde Rahman "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the loser's tool." It looks like the Greek philosopher Socrates had Nigeria in mind when he made the statement above.…
Economic Patriotism: the Abdul Samad and Aliko Dangote example
By Otega Ogra and Temitope Ajayi There is a particular kind of silence that greets progress in Nigeria—when food prices fall, inflation slows, the country is positively recognised, debts paid,…
AKINWUMI ADESINA’S CLAIMS ON NIGERIA’S GDP PER CAPITA: THE FACTS TELL A DIFFERENT STORY
A few days ago, outgoing AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina claimed that Nigerians today are worse off than in 1960, basing his conclusion on figures that do not align with available…
The Role of Price-Fixing in Fuel Market Failure
While Fuel marketers are, under Nigerian law, legally permitted to determine their own prices within the deregulated framework. However, in practice, some marketers undermine this freedom by engaging in coordinated…
Solving Nigeria’s Fuel Price Disparities: The Road to Equitable Distribution
Nigeria’s fuel price disparities have long been a source of frustration for citizens. While Lagos residents might grumble about rising costs, the situation is far more dire in Northern and…
The Saviour Complex and the Strategic Play for Monopoly in Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector by Chinedu Obilom
Nigeria’s recent decline in petrol prices, framed as a triumph of market competition, has been met with cautious optimism. While consumers celebrate short-term relief, a deeper interrogation of the forces…
Why Local Refining Needs More Players
…As Dangote Refinery gains dominance, experts warn that a lack of competition may drive up fuel prices and stifle innovation. When the Dangote Refinery was commissioned in May 2023, it…
Tinubu-Buhari partnership and opposition’s desperate search for validation
By Tunde Rahman The special relationship between President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari has witnessed many remarkable moments. It has experienced dramatic and exciting times, just as there…
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2027 Guber: Why There Should Be Zonal Rotation — Oyo Stakeholders
Official data shows Ibadan does not constitute 60% of State’s votes Screenshot As the 2027 Governorship Election in Oyo State draws closer, political stakeholders from outside the Ibadan zone have…
Reclaiming NNPC: A Necessary Reset to Rescue Nigeria’s Oil Industry from Systemic Rot
By Bala Mohammed The recent overhaul of the NNPC Limited board and management by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not merely an administrative reshuffle—it is a decisive intervention in the national…