Arise Exclusives
Sam Amadi: Nigerian Politicians Avoid Debates Because They Don’t Think It Wins Elections
Dr. Sam Amadi says Nigerian politicians are reluctant to participate in public debates because the country’s electoral system does not always make policy discussions central to winning elections. Speaking during
Patrick Ejumedia: Oil Sector Will Continue To Drive Nigeria’s Economy
Head of Research at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees Limited, Dr Patrick Ejumedia, says the oil sector will continue to drive Nigeria’s economy despite efforts to increase non-oil exports. Speaking
Dr Johnson: Advanced Cardiac Care Too Expensive In Nigeria
Leading Interventional Cardiologist at First Cardiology Consultants, Dr Yemi Johnson says advanced cardiac care is now available in Nigeria, but the high cost of treatment remains a major barrier for
Bode Adeyemi: Mining Has Not Benefited Kogi Due To Federal Control
The Kogi State Government says its inability to regulate and directly supervise mining activities has limited its capacity to maximise the economic value of the state’s abundant mineral resources. Speaking
John Enoh: Nigeria Has Industrial Roadmap to Drive $1trn Economy by 2030
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industries, Senator John Owan Enoh, has said the Federal Government has an industrial roadmap capable of driving Nigeria towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $1 trillion
2027: Majority Of Governors Will Work For Tinubu’s Victory, Says Otubanjo
Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof. Femi Otubanjo, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will win the majority of states whose governors are supporting his re-election
Omisande: Lagos Governor Lacks Political Will To Pay Pension Arrears
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme, Lagos State Council, Michael Omisande, has accused Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of lacking the political will to pay pension increases
Alex Ter Adun: Atiku Will Restore State Control Over Insecurity With Political Will
Former Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Alex Ter Adun, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would restore state control over insecurity by demonstrating the political
Tope Fasua: Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Working, Worst Is Over For Nigeria
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has defended the administration’s economic reforms, saying Nigeria has moved beyond the worst phase of the current economic downturn
Olowoyo: Insecurity Must Not Shut Down Tourism; Infrastructure, Innovation Key
Hospitality Consultant and Tourism Industry Expert, Olufemi Olowoyo, has urged Nigeria not to allow insecurity to undermine efforts to grow the tourism sector, stressing that security concerns must be addressed
