By Femi Otedola Congratulations to my dear brother, Aliko Dangote, on the success achieved so far since the Dangote Refinery commenced operations. It is a historic leap for Nigeria’s energy independence and economic future. But more importantly, credit must go to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for doing what no other leader before him had the political will to execute: the full deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector. This singular act has broken the grip of entrenched interests and ushered in a new era of transparency, healthy competition, and customer-centric service delivery. In a sector long plagued by rent-seeking, subsidy fraud,…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) In the grand tapestry of human existence, few threads are as vital or enduring as character. While achievements may fade and circumstances shift, the essence of who we are—our character—remains the cornerstone upon which meaningful life is built. Character is not merely about following rules or maintaining appearances; it is the internal compass that guides us through life’s complexities and defines our legacy long after we’re gone. The Foundation of Character Character begins in the quiet moments when no one is watching. It’s the choice to return the extra change a cashier accidentally gave you,…
By A. O. Agada The recent petition by some civil society groups against the appointment of Hon. Ayo Omidiran as Chairman-designate of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) is nothing but a case of selective outrage. Cloaked in the language of equity and fairness, the petitioners’ arguments collapse under scrutiny because they are neither backed by the Constitution nor consistent with Nigeria’s political realities. A Misplaced Constitutional Argument Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) requires that federal appointments reflect Nigeria’s diversity and promote national unity. That principle is already satisfied in the FCC because all 36 states and the…
The Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, has warned three other ruling houses in Ijebu Ode to steer clear of meddlesomeness and any act capable of derailing the selection process of the new Awujale. The four ruling houses that produce the occupant of the Awujale throne in Ijebu Ode are: Fidipote, Gbelegbuwa, Anikilaya, and Fusengbuwa. The last Awujale who joined his ancestors on Sunday, 13 July 2025, at 91 after reigning for 65 years was from Anikilaya, and now it is the turn of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to produce the occupant of the exalted throne. Speaking virtually…
The Bovita community in Badagry, Lagos State, is reeling from a devastating tragedy that has left a young family shattered and a neighborhood demanding answers. On the night of Saturday, 13 September, 2025, 28-year-old artisan Ayienugba Ezekiel was found dead in an abandoned fish pond—with his hands tied behind his back. Earlier that evening, Ezekiel had told his wife, Abiola, he was heading to a birthday party. When he failed to return by 9 p.m., concern quickly turned to panic. Hours later, his lifeless body was discovered in the pond near the party venue. His brother, Razak, who entered the…
AIICO Insurance Plc, Nigeria’s leading composite insurer, today hosted another successful edition of its Annuity Forum, a yearly engagement platform designed to strengthen ties with its annuity customers, listen to their feedback, and create opportunities for meaningful interaction. This year marks a significant expansion of the Forum. For the first time since its inception, the event, traditionally held only in Lagos, is spreading its reach to other regions of the country. The Lagos edition sets the pace, with another scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, targeting annuity customers in the South-South region. The atmosphere at the Lagos event…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has noted with disappointment the comment by the Labour Party’s or is it the coalition’s Peter Obi, questioning why the National Library should receive birthday donations. It is unfortunate, though not surprising, that Mr. Obi continues to reduce every matter of national interest to cheap political commentary. Across the world, public institutions benefit from private support, endowments, and philanthropy. Such gestures complement government efforts and reflect shared responsibility for nation-building. Rather than commend well-meaning Nigerians for supporting an important national institution, Obi has chosen once again to play politics with…
British-Nigerian entrepreneur Ladi Delano is steering Moove toward a $2 billion valuation. The vehicle-financing startup plans to raise over $300 million to expand its mobility services across Africa, the U.S., and Latin America. Since launching in 2020 with co-founder Jide Odunsi, Moove has financed more than 36,000 mobility entrepreneurs across 20 markets and completed over 50 million trips. Its platform uses a credit-scoring system to help drivers access financing for ride-hailing, logistics, and delivery vehicles, with repayments based on weekly income. Moove recently entered the U.S. through a partnership with Waymo, managing the cleaning, charging, and storage of its electric…
A top Nigerian software engineer, Ridwan Akinfenwa, also an Alumnus of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Class of 2021 has narrated how he lost a Chief Technology Officer role worth over $260,000 (N300m) per year because of his nationality. Akinfenwa, a graduate of Forestry and Wood Technology, a software engineer, disclosed on his LinkedIn page on Sunday that he had signed a contract for the role last month, describing it as a career milestone after years of hard work in the global tech industry. He said in the LinkedIn post that started trending on Tuesday, ”Today, I find myself…
The House of Representatives member representing Agege Federal Constituency, Honourable Wale Ahmed, praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his rare display of courage and resilience for his bravery and resilience in his determined efforts to make Nigeria reach greater heights, reports thegazellenews.com Honourable Ahmed spoke at the weekend during a stakeholder forum he organised to brief his constituents on his performance so far at the Green Chamber. According to him, it takes only a man of great courage to be able to remove fuel subsidy and also put some reforms in places. “These policies have resulted in unification of our foreign…