2027: Tinubu’s ‘plans’ to sweep S/East
THEY are in three different parties for now but within their inner recesses, something is working together. Three of the South-East governors are working hard to return to office in 2027 and one will strive to implant a successor he can always turn up to after leaving office next year.
Osun ALGON donates 60 patrol vehicles to boost security operations
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has presented 60 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state to strengthen crime-fighting efforts and improve emergency response. The donation, made on Saturday, is the second batch of vehicles provided this year by the association. Earlier in the […]
Why the centre and states’ partnership and alignment matter
By Tunde Rahman Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some […]
Gen Z in Africa: Why we mobilised 10,000 youth for GiNN 5.0 summit – Agomeze
By Matthew Johnson The fifth edition of the Gen Z Involvement in a New Nigeria, known as GiNN 5.0, has been described as the largest gathering of Gen Z in Africa after drawing more than 10,000 young people to the University of Lagos Sports Centre. The event served as a major platform for mentorship, networking, […]
SME growth requires more than capital
By George Ogbonnaya For years, discussions about small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria have focused on access to finance. While funding remains important, money alone will not drive the next stage of SME growth. We need to look beyond funding. Entrepreneurs across Nigeria face high costs, changing customer needs, rapid technology shifts, and more competition. At […]
National Assembly least trusted Nigerian institution; overtakes Police – Report
AN independent report tagged ‘2026 Social Cohesion Report’ released at the weekend by the Africa Polling Institute, API, an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan opinion research think-tank, indicated that the National Assembly emerged the least trusted institution of government with 77% of Nigerians having no trust, as it overtakes the Nigerian Police Force.
