From long queues to doorstep delivery: Nigeria’s passport renewal goes digital in the UK
By Israel Fagbemigun For decades, renewing a Nigerian passport was synonymous with frustration.The process often involved repeated visits to immigration offices, hours spent in queues, uncertainty over timelines, and in some cases, allegations of unofficial payments to fast-track applications. For Nigerians living abroad, the experience could be even more demanding, requiring long-distance travel to embassies […]
Delta Beyond Promises: Iyovwaye unveils one strategic blueprint to create jobs and wealth from Delta’s vast gas resources
By Valentine Oyemike Hon. Valentine Nneoma Oyemike has called on Deltans, particularly the people of Delta North Senatorial District and Ndokwa Nation, to rally massive support for the Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dcn. Chris Iyovwaye, describing him as a visionary leader with practical solutions to the developmental challenges confronting Delta State. […]
BUILDING A NATION OF OWNERS: Democratizing wealth creation for shared prosperity in Nigeria
By Suleyman Ndanusa Nigeria’s development discourse has traditionally been framed around familiar objectives of economic growth, poverty reduction, employment generation, industrialization, infrastructure development, and, more recently, financial inclusion. These are important aspirations. Yet beneath them lies a more fundamental question that is seldom asked but may ultimately determine the success or failure of all the […]
A tribute to Gbenga Joel Hashim at 57
A Patriot, Democrat and Bridge Builder By Hassan Mahmood IbrahimToday, we celebrate the 57th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, enterprise, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to national unity. Born into a humble royal family, Dr. Hashim’s remarkable journey is a testament to […]
Why the centre and states’ partnership and alignment matter
By Tunde Rahman Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some […]
SME growth requires more than capital
By George Ogbonnaya For years, discussions about small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria have focused on access to finance. While funding remains important, money alone will not drive the next stage of SME growth. We need to look beyond funding. Entrepreneurs across Nigeria face high costs, changing customer needs, rapid technology shifts, and more competition. At […]
