Author: Adekunle

In an era marked by rapid technological progress and global economic uncertainty, nations face a pressing question: how do we transform potential into tangible progress? Across the globe, there are countless stories of leaders who understand that innovation goes beyond high-tech gadgets and cutting-edge labs—it’s about addressing real-world challenges, empowering communities, and reshaping industries. True progress is not measured by the number of policies passed, but by the lasting impact those policies have on the lives of people. Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is no stranger to these challenges. From agriculture to energy, transportation to technology, the country’s potential has…

Bala Mohammed, the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and current Governor of Bauchi State, has become synonymous with allegations of corruption, land grabbing, and abuse of public trust. His tenure as FCT Minister and now as Governor is marred by a staggering trail of misconduct and outright exploitation of public resources for personal gain. In February 2016, a petition filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the Original Inhabitants Development Association of Abuja (OIDA) exposed Bala Mohammed’s blatant disregard for due process. The petition accused him of illegally allocating lands designated as green…

Students from the University of Ibadan (UI) on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest against the 82-day power outage at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. UCH is the teaching hospital where medical students from UI are trained. It was learnt UCH has been experiencing power outage for the past year due to debts owed to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC. IBEDC cut off the power supply to the hospital in March 2024 due to unpaid electricity bills. The electricity distribution company earlier disconnected the hospital’s power supply in November 2023 for the same reason. To express dissatisfaction with the…

Contrary to a report published in a national daily (not The Nation), the Federal Government awarded any section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road dualisation to Infoquest Nigeria Ltd. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who dismissed the report, demanded a public apology from the newspaper. He labeled the claim as damaging and unjustified. Umahi insisted that the newspaper issue a public apology to the Ministry of Works to be published in at least five national dailies, for disseminating inaccurate information about the ministry. At a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, the minister also addressed what he described as deliberate…

The Governor of Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed has been accused of land grabbing in Toro Local Government of the State, while also privatising to “his family and friends many choice assets of Bauchi State, like the Meat Factory, Furniture Company and Galambi Cattle Ranch.” These allegations were contained in a statement issued by the Bauchi State chapter of the APC, in a statement signed by Saadu Umar, its Chairman Publicity Committee. The party in the statement claimed that the Governor had previously been indicted “land racketeering and corruption” charges involving ₦1.6 TRILLION according to Premium Times of March 28,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bauchi State Chapter has slammed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed accusing him of misappropriating and mismanaging the state’s resources to the tune of hundreds of billions of Naira received from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) as well as loans collected on behalf of the State. The Bauchi State chapter of the APC, in a statement signed by Saadu Umar, its Chairman Publicity Committee, and titled: “Ambassador Tuggar spoke truth to power. The gospel truth, backed by facts and figures … He deserves commendation not condemnation,” stated that the Governor was reaping the benefits…

PRESS RELEASE: As the nation embarks on a new era of economic reforms, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has urged the Ministry’s Top Management Staff to leverage their expertise in driving the country’s developmental priorities. The Minister made the call in his office in Abuja during the assumption of office by the Permanent Secretary Special Duties, Mr Raymond Omenka Omachi. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, the Minister noted that the reforms embarked on by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration was…

The world is going through a major change, and we know it as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This new era transcends the digital advances that we are used to. It weaves together the physical, digital, and biological realms. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced materials are redefining industries, reshaping economies, and rewriting the rules of competition. For countries ready to embrace these technologies, the rewards are monumental: productivity is heightened, there is a spur of cutting-edge innovations, and economic ascendancy takes footing. For laggards, however, the stakes are high. As the…

In the ever-shifting sands of Nigerian politics, loyalty is often as rare as it is invaluable. Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has not only embodied this virtue but has woven it into the fabric of his service to the nation and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From the moment he threw his weight behind the President’s candidacy, to his unwavering defence of the administration amidst regional skepticism, Matawalle has set a high standard for allegiance, performance, and patriotism. His journey is not merely a testament to loyalty in word but also in action—an enduring…

By all accounts, Nigeria’s economic managers, led by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, have faced monumental challenges in their bid to transform a beleaguered economy. The historic lack of productivity, compounded by inefficiencies, corruption, and unsustainable fiscal policies, created a system that stagnated growth and stifled investor confidence. Yet, 2024 has proven to be a watershed year—defined by difficult but necessary decisions aimed at reengineering the economy for long-term stability and growth. The reforms enacted by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, though uneasy, are already yielding measurable results, rekindling hope for a…