In every industry, humankind keeps pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The realm of agriculture is no exception. When we think of farming, we...
Anytime I hear Nigerian presidents, ministers, governors, economists, analysts and commentators declare that agriculture is the alternative to oil, and that the solution to Nigeria’s economic...
The West African Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP) is an initiative of the World Bank partnering with West African states to improve and boost agriculture in...
Kano is the most populous State in Nigeria. By this standing, it is obvious that the State’s feeding bill is a fat one. Most of...
The “Tuta Absoluta” scourge, otherwise known as “tomato Ebola”, which has severely attacked tomato production in Nigeria in recent months has shown, yet again, how...
Renowned physicist and Nobel laureate, Albert Einstein, once quipped, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” A careful consideration of Nigeria’s current economic meltdown reveals...
At the heart of the seventeen global goals for sustainable development are wellbeing, equality and systems. Yet, poverty in this age and time is beyond...
The way of life of any nation or group does not form and develop overnight or in a generation. The cultural heritage of a people...
I can vividly recall that in one of their private discussions as members of the National Reconciliation Committee (NARECOM) to which I was Press Officer,...
“I have learned to hate all traitors, and there is no disease that I spit on more than treachery.” – Aeschylus, a Greek Poet (525 BC...
Gusau’s effort to reposition the NFF is a reminder that real development is rarely glamorous. It is slow, disciplined and...
Nigerians questioned the inclusion of the former Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who frittered billions of...
Whether you like him or not, the truth is that VeryDarkMan has connected with the frustrations and aspirations of Nigerian...
While we celebrate General Musa’s appointment, we must simultaneously advocate for critical infrastructure upgrades that have made the task of...
As Defence Minister‑designate, expectations are high. Nigeria stands to benefit from Musa’s mastery of counter‑insurgency operations, his experience managing joint...