#abiodun KOMOLAFE

By abiodun KOMOLAFE There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation. Over…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE To begin with, any assessment of the subnational level must acknowledge that Nigeria's federal system is defective and quasi-federalist in nature. Put bluntly, it operates with the ethos of a tightly…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE I was out of town last Saturday when a sudden phone call shattered my plans for the weekend. My co-tenant informed me of a shocking rent hike by a staggering 75% increase! In one fell swoop? In…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE One reason many Nigerians voted for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was its manifesto commitment to laying the foundation for a Nordic-Scandinavian and German-style social market economy. This is a model…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Basically, Trump tariffs and 'Liberation Day' declaration have again exposed Nigeria's lack of preparedness and institutional memory. In 1967, the same Nigeria demonstrated remarkable foresight and…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria's current challenges are products of a complex interplay of historical, economic and social factors, including a flawed foundation, poor governance and successive elites’ inability to improve the…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Dayo Mobereola's first year as Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been marked by transformative changes, strategic reforms and innovative partnerships.…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, stemming from her allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of office against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reveals a deeper issue…

By Michael Abiola Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's selection as 'Governor of the Year 2024' comes as no surprise, given his strategic vision for Ekiti State. One worth mentioning is the construction of a world-class…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE It is a settled fact that Anthony Eromosele Enahoro (July 22, 1923 - December 15, 2010) was an outstanding product of Nigeria’s pre-independence era. Enahoro moved one of the motions for independence and…