Special Seat Is Democratic: NASS Urged to Pass Bill
By Austin Aigbe
In the aftermath of Nigeria’s 2019 general elections, I sat with a heavy heart and a clear conclusion: affirmative action legislation is...
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,...
Saudi Arabia’s Tougher Medical Rules for 2026 Hajj Raise Stakes for Nigeria
As preparations gather momentum for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia’s introduction of stricter medical regulations has placed fresh responsibility on countries sending large...
Closing Nigeria’s extension gap through market-led solutions: The AGRA-led Kaduna consortium story
Across the vast, diverse agricultural landscape of Nigeria, a much-needed transformation is taking place. From a national perspective, the challenge has always been one...
How Big Tobacco Sells Smoking to African Women as Freedom
By Omei Bongos
In sub-Saharan Africa, smoking culture is shifting towards younger demographics and women. Transitioning from traditional menthol cigarettes, the tobacco industry has expanded...
The corruption of delay: institutionalising justice and equity for Nigeria’s vulnerable
In Nigeria, the discourse on corruption is dominated by the big game: multi-billion Naira heists, hijacked oil contracts, and the dramatic arrest of political...
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...
A vote of no confidence: Presidential Villa’s exit as Nigeria’s power sector ultimate indictment
By Michael Nsikak Umoh
In the theatre of Nigerian governance, symbolism often speaks louder than policy briefs. Few images are as arresting as that of...
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...
Tinubu’s royal visit and Nigeria’s reawakening on global stage
By Jude Obioha
Diplomacy often speaks in symbols long before it speaks in policy. The forthcoming state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the...
