Landmark, problematic provisions: Making case for Electoral Bill passage –Samson Itodo
Electoral reform is a confidence-building mechanism. It addresses shortcomings through the introduction of innovations that strengthen election integrity and inspire public trust.
A recent National...
Mr President, Wike has done enough
...Abandoned FCT, wrecking Rivers, he has to go
By Musa Pai
Two of Nigeria’s most consequential power centres today are the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers...
SSB Tax: Should Private Profits Supersede Public Health?
By Robert Egbe
Nigeria’s shift toward a pro-health review of the tax payable by manufacturers of non-alcoholic, sweetened, and carbonated drinks, commonly known as Sugar-Sweetened...
Why Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election is Pivotal Moment for Democracy in Africa, beyond
By Austin Aigbe
Nigeria's 2027 presidential election is emerging as one of the most consequential political moments since the return to civilian rule in 1999,...
Alhaja Rabiat Musa;A life of faith,service and quiet generosity
For years, Alhaja Rabiat Adunni Musa has chosen the quieter path of service—showing up, organising, nurturing, and giving, often without fanfare. On Sunday in...
How elites, others put democracy under pressure, threaten Nigeria’s 2027 elections
By Samson Itodo
As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that...
Russia, Media Suppression and Instability in Africa
By Michael Amajama
It is no longer a secret that countries around the world are taking steps to safeguard their sovereignty and peoples against disinformation...
Media corruption and undue focus on Rivers politics
By Frank Tietie
The Nigerian media is facing a credibility crisis, one that is deepening by the day and threatening its historic role as the...
Digital Social Registry: Nigeria’s New Oil for Inclusive Growth
By Dr. Gabriel Akinremi
For decades, our story has been told through the lens of crude oil. Our economy, our politics, and even our social...
MTEF 2026-2028 and FGN Budget Call Circular: Matters Arising
By Eze Onyekpere
The media reported last week that the Federal Government has forwarded the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the National Assembly...
