Iyobosa Uwugiaren writes that in encouraging Nigerians, especially women and young people, to engage in small businesses such as frying akara or roasting corn, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, touched a nerve in a nation weighed down by economic hardship. Critics saw the comment as lowering the aspirations of educated Nigerians who have invested years in acquiring university degrees. Yet, beyond the emotional reactions and political interpretations lies a reality that has defined Nigerian society for decades

The recent comments by Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have sparked considerable discussion nationwide. In her remarks, she encouraged Nigerians to consider starting…

SINCE last weekend, the internet was literally rent asunder over remarks made by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. In a video which went viral, the First Lady, in…

The future of Nigeria’s economy will be built not only in boardrooms, but also in markets, kitchens, and roadside businesses, argues CHALYA MARYAM SHAGAYA

Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, urged women to weather the country’s economic hardship by starting low-cost ventures such as selling

Iyobosa Uwugiaren writes that in encouraging Nigerians, especially women and young people, to engage in small businesses such as frying akara or roasting corn, the First Lady,…

An old video of billionaire Tony Elumelu buying roasted corn resurfaces, sparking debate after First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's comments on small businesses.

By Moshood Oshunfurewa Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s recent advocacy urging Nigerian youths to embrace the sale of akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli as empowerment opportunities has…