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Category: Columns
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi: A Generational Trailblazer Redefining Excellence in Public Service
In the annals of Nigerian public service, few names evoke as much admiration, respect, and…
Hides and Skins: Challenges of Smuggling and the Path Forward
Hides and skins, long treasured for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility, play a significant…
Rotimi Amaechi: Ambition, Hubris, and the Burden of Unkept Promises
Mr Rotimi Amaechi’s tenure as Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation (2015–2022) was a study in ambition…
A Salute to Comptroller Dera Nnadi’s Exceptional Achievements at Tin-Can Island Command
In the annals of the Nigeria Customs Service, few names resonate as powerfully as that…
Drowning in Negligence: The Perilous State of Nigeria’s Waterways and the Urgent Call for Accountability
It is with a heavy heart that we must again address the recurring tragedy on…
Nigeria @ 64: A Lament for Lost Opportunities, Collapse of Indigenous Shipping
As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, one of the most glaring failures of our…
Hadiza Bala Usman’s book of 99 errors
I finally found the time last week to read Hadiza Bala Usman’s polemic titled “STEPPING…
Cronyism Defenders Miss the Mark: A Response to Misdirected Criticism
The verbose, ad hominem critique of my article, Cronyism and Nepotism: The Bane of Nigeria’s…
Cronyism and Nepotism: The Bane of Nigeria’s Maritime Development
The practice of appointing close allies and relatives to key government positions, commonly known as…
Nigeria’s IMO Council bid as a wild goose chase
Past management teams at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have woefully failed…