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𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐧 𝐎𝐤𝐞-𝐈𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲

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  As the Orangun of Oke-Ila , Oba Adedokun Abolarin (Abolarin Aroyinkun I) approaches two decades on the throne, his reign offers an opportunity to reflect on a remarkable journey of traditional leadership, service, compassion and community transformation. Twenty years on the throne is not simply a celebration of longevity; it is an opportunity to examine the values that have shaped the reign and the lives that have been touched by it. Among the most compelling dimensions of the Orangun's leadership is his passion for young people and his conviction that the future of any society is inseparable from the opportunities it creates for its children. Prior to his ascension on the throne on December 8, 2006 Orangun found one of its most meaningful expressions in education and the empowerment of young people , particularly children from disadvantaged backgrounds. His commitment to the indigent students of Abolarin College represents a powerful example of how traditional leadership can mo...
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𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐨 𝐎𝐲𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲

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  There are moments in the life of a nation when economic leadership requires more than political authority; it requires intellectual courage, technical competence and the willingness to make decisions based on evidence rather than assumption or political patronage . Nigeria is currently experiencing one of those moments. At a time when the country is confronting the difficult consequences of economic reforms, rising expectations, fiscal pressures and the demands of an approaching election cycle, Taiwo Oyedele’s leadership of Nigeria’s economic management deserves commendation . His role as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy places him at the centre of one of the most consequential economic transitions in Nigeria’s recent history. What is particularly encouraging is his apparent commitment to building policy around data, independent analysis, measurable outcomes and continuous evaluation rather than relying exclusively on political instincts. One of the cl...
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𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞

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  As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the country is entering a political season in which the economy will be as important as political calculations. The presidential and national assembly election is scheduled for 16 January 2027 , and the central question before Nigerians will increasingly move beyond who has the strongest political structure to who can deliver a more prosperous country. The battle will be fought on two interconnected fronts: the macroeconomic battle over inflation, exchange rates, public debt, revenue, investment and economic growth, and the microeconomic battle over food prices, wages, jobs, transportation, housing, electricity and the survival of households and businesses. The Tinubu administration has a strong macroeconomic argument to make. Its reforms have sought to correct structural distortions that successive governments had struggled to address, particularly around fuel subsidies, foreign exchange and public revenue. Economic projections...
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𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐬

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  To describe God as a researcher may sound controversial, unconventional, perhaps even provocative. After all, research is commonly associated with human limitations. We research because we do not know. We investigate because we seek answers. We experiment because certainty escapes us. God, on the other hand, is omniscient. He knows all things. Why, then, would anyone suggest that God is a researcher? The answer lies not in implying that God searches for knowledge He lacks, but in recognizing that the God revealed in Scripture consistently demonstrates the principles that define good research: observation, investigation, evidence, process, evaluation, documentation, and purposeful action. Throughout the Bible, God models a methodical approach that should inspire humanity to embrace inquiry rather than ignorance. The first pages of Genesis introduce us to a God of order rather than chaos. Creation unfolds in carefully sequenced stages. Light precedes vegetation. The environment is ...
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𝐄𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐅𝐂𝐂 𝐈𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐨: 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐯𝐬. 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠

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  By Michael Olaogun In every society, there comes a moment when the pursuit of justice collides with public perception. Nigeria is no stranger to such moments, and the recent controversies surrounding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and some youths in Ekiti State present yet another opportunity for sober reflection. While opinions have sharply divided along emotional, political, and social lines, the situation raises a more fundamental question: where should society draw the line between legitimate law enforcement and the protection of citizens' rights? The answer lies neither in the wholesale condemnation of the EFCC nor in the blanket defence of every young person caught in its operations. Rather, it lies in upholding the rule of law, ensuring accountability, and preserving the dignity of every Nigerian. There is no disputing the importance of the EFCC in Nigeria's fight against corruption, cybercrime, money laundering, and financial fraud. Since its esta...
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𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒?

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  By Michael Sunkanmi Olaogun The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was once regarded as Africa's most successful regional bloc. It championed economic integration, promoted democratic governance, facilitated the free movement of people, and earned global recognition for its peacekeeping interventions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia. For decades, ECOWAS stood as a symbol of regional solidarity and collective action. Today, however, that reputation has been severely tested. Military takeovers in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger have exposed deep cracks in the regional body. The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to establish the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has further weakened ECOWAS' political cohesion. Many citizens across West Africa increasingly perceive the organization as inconsistent in its defense of democracy, selective in applying sanctions, and disconnected from the socioeconomic realities confronting ordinar...
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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞

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There is a popular saying that "experience is the best teacher." While experience remains invaluable, experience without reflection is merely repetition, and reflection without evidence often leads to assumptions. This is why research should not be confined to universities, laboratories, or academic journals. Research is a way of thinking—a disciplined approach to understanding reality before acting upon it. If individuals, institutions, and nations consistently viewed life through the lens of research, our decisions would be more informed, our resources better utilized, and our progress more sustainable. Research is fundamentally the pursuit of truth through systematic inquiry. It demands that we ask questions before making conclusions, gather evidence before making decisions, and evaluate outcomes before repeating actions. Ironically, many of life's greatest failures stem not from a lack of intelligence but from a failure to investigate. Relationships break down because...
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