By Lakin’ Goodluck The past few days have been characterised by reports on the historic achievement of…
Category: Columns
Why media war will not serve NPA’s best interest
Perhaps there are people behind the scene advising the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority…
The alternative to crude oil
By Lakin’ Goodluck As the crude oil economy continues to lose its hegemony, there is no better…
Federal Republic of Misplaced Priorities
By Lakin’ Goodluck Remember a television ad that suggested that “one day cars will run on water”?…
Audu Ogbeh and the illusion of yam export
By Bolaji Akinola A chanced meeting with a clearing agent on Creek Road, Apapa on Tuesday…
No savings, no investment. Where is the hope?
Of all the many ways to build wealth, it appears these two – savings and investment…
When rain is no longer a blessing in Lagos
There was a time when rain was deemed a blessing by all; a time when people…
Why progress eludes maritime sector
By Bolaji Akinola We’ve been here before. We’ve gone through this motion over and over again…
Tax amnesty and the other side of the coin
In the past few months there appears to be an unusual vitality behind the government’s drive…
Tariff on imported vehicles: Osinbajo should fulfill APC’s campaign promise
By Bolaji Akinola While addressing a town hall meeting of political stakeholders in Ondo State shortly…
The avoidable mess at our airports
By Bolaji Akinola The motor park mentality, which is a recipe for chaos, has found its…
Executive Order: First things first
By Bolaji Akinola The zeal and energy with which Nigeria’s Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is…