Insecurity: Nigeria’s Leadership Test
“Negotiating and making peace deals with terrorists or bandits is counterproductive as they barely keep their word. Communities and policymakers who promote such ideas will regret it. General Christopher Musa, BBC Hausa Service. That statement, reportedly made by General Christopher Musa just five days before his removal as Chief of Defense Staff, deserves serious national […]
FG Releases ₦2.3bn To ASUU
The Nigerian government has initiated steps to resolve grievances raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), following the union’s recent threat of renewed industrial action. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, confirmed the government’s actions, announcing the release of ₦2.3 billion dedicated to settling the ‘Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears’ owed to universities […]
The Missing Link: Financing Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Growth
y Daniel Edegbai Nigeria’s oil and gas upstream sector is ripe for more sophisticated local operators to take over the spheres of all technical operations, pushing away their foreign counterparts. The 2010 local content act and the new PIA continue to strengthen local firms like KEGOZ in their quest to offer technical and operating support […]
Rice Price Drop: A Welcome Relief for Nigerians
What a welcome relief! Food prices have taken a drastic drop, and consumers are reaping the benefits. The cost of living has gotten a much-needed break, allowing households to stretch their hard-earned naira further. According to reports, the price of a 50kg bag of rice has dropped significantly to between N55,000 and N75,000, down from […]
Experts, CAPPA Urge Public to Reduce Salt Intake, Support Front-of-Pack Labelling Policy
Advocates have raised alarm over Nigeria’s growing salt consumption crisis, calling for stronger public awareness and regulatory action to combat the rising salt crisis. Speaking at a two-day Salt/Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) Journalism Training on Industry Interference and Response Building in Port Harcourt, Executive Director of the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Akinbode Oluwafemi, […]
Nigeria U-17 Defeats Samoa With Whooping 0-4 to Reach the Round of 16
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, known as the Flamingos, faced the prospect of elimination prior to their match against Samoa in a crucial Group D finale at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 on Saturday night.Following consecutive losses to Canada (4–1) and France (1–0), the Flamingos’ tournament seemed nearly over. However, in a […]
CAF Snubs Super Eagles For Team Of The Year
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the list of nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards in the Men’s National Team of the Year category, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles notably absent after their lackluster performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The three-time AFCON champions endured a frustrating start to their qualification campaign, […]
Customs Launches Digital Vehicle Verification System
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital verification platform designed to curb vehicle smuggling, enhance transparency, and strengthen accountability in the automobile importation process. The initiative, known as the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), was officially unveiled at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. Speaking at […]
Defection Epidemic: Nigerian Politicians’ Crisis of Loyalty
We all know Nigeria’s politics is a tangled web of power, patronage, and ethnicity, where the lines between loyalty and corruption blur. It’s a puzzle with many pieces, each representing a different interest group, all vying for control and resources, with party loyalty often taking a backseat to personal interests. In recent times, a significant […]
In vitro Fertilisation in Nigeria — Bringing Hope, Raising Questions
In Nigeria, where infertility remains a deeply emotional and often stigmatised issue, the rise of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is not just a medical development; it is a cultural shift. For countless couples who have faced years of silent struggle, IVF offers something once thought impossible: a second chance at parenthood. With over 25% of Nigerian […]
M.I Abaga Reveals The Downside Of Raising Children Abroad
Nigerian rapper and music executive, M.I Abaga, has opened up about his preference for raising his future children in Nigeria, citing the nation’s deep-rooted family values and strong sense of community as key reasons for his choice. In a recent interview, the award-winning hip-hop artist expressed that Nigeria provides a more supportive and connected environment […]
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Child Trafficking and Molestation in Nigeria
In a country as vibrant in culture as Nigeria, it is deeply unsettling that some of our most vulnerable children continue to be subjected to the darkest forms of abuse: trafficking and molestation. These are not isolated incidents tucked away in remote corners. They happen in our cities, towns, and even within our communities. The […]