Nigeria takes lead as West Africa tackles social security crisis at Abuja summit

Nigeria takes lead as West Africa tackles social security crisis at Abuja summit

By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Johnbosco Agbakwuru Nigeria is set to take a leading role in strengthening social protection systems across West Africa as the country hosts the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar in Abuja, where regional stakeholders will confront persistent gaps in coverage, accessibility, and trust in social security systems. […]
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Police crackdown eases Sango-Ota gridlock, restores traffic flow

Police crackdown eases Sango-Ota gridlock, restores traffic flow

By Esther Onyegbula Order has been restored along the ever-busy Sango-Ota corridor of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway following a decisive crackdown by the Ogun State Police Command on persistent traffic congestion in the area. For commuters and motorists who have long endured hours of gridlock around the Sango-Ota under-bridge, Sunday morning brought rare relief as traffic […]

Insecurity: Uba Sani warns conflict entrepreneurs

Insecurity: Uba Sani warns conflict entrepreneurs

Governor Uba Sani has reiterated that his administration will not tolerate the politicisation of insecurity in Kaduna State and any individual or group that seeks to undermine peace will face the full weight of the law.

Stop harassment of doctors now, Lagos practitioners tell police, agencies

Stop harassment of doctors now, Lagos practitioners tell police, agencies

By Chioma Obinna Medical doctors in Lagos, under the auspices of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, ANPMP, and the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State branches, have demanded an immediate halt to what they described as “incessant and illegal harassment” of their members by the police and other government agencies. At a joint […]

Global perspectives: Rethinking infrastructure finance in emerging markets

Global perspectives: Rethinking infrastructure finance in emerging markets

By Suleiman Ibrahim Across the world, the way infrastructure is financed is undergoing a quiet but significant shift. Governments that once relied heavily on public budgets and sovereign borrowing are now grappling with tighter fiscal conditions, rising debt burdens, and growing public demand for reliable power, transport, water, and digital services. In many emerging markets, […]