By Michael Nwadike Citing improved foreign exchange liquidity, stronger fiscal revenues, and rising external reserves, global ratings agency S&P Global Ratings recently upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to ‘B’ from ‘B-’. It acknowledged that improvement in Nigeria’s credit profile reflected gains from three years of structural reforms, particularly the FX liberalisation programmes […]

Concerning DSO, there is fresh excitement, optimism and great expectation preceding the July launch, and I am happy to share in all the euphoria. After blowing over N60bn on a project that smaller African nations have since concluded but which remains in a convoluted suspense here, you won’t blame anybody for hoping once more. The word […]

“Constant in nothing but inconstancy”— Marcus Aurelius In an earlier installment of this essay, we established the urgency of Northern Nigeria’s predicament and the necessity for strategic engagement. The logical next step is to define the principles upon which such engagement must rest. For without a clear doctrine guiding its political choices, the region will repeat […]

By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — A former Leader of Enugu State House of Assembly, Dr. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, has called on aspirants contesting the Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency seat under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to publicly disclose their credentials. Ezeugwu unveiled the “Display Your CV” challenge, saying the era of vague promises and unverified claims […]

By Efe Onodjae The Adimike family of Awka Etiti, Anambra State, has urged the public and media organisations to allow law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent murder of Godwin Adimike in Abuja. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by the family, the Adimike family warned against the spread […]

As you read this, former president, Goodluck Jonathan (GCFR), may have swallowed the poisoned chalice of filing to run for president in 2027. As at yesterday, everything pointed in that direction. Indications were that he would run on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Tanimu Turaki, his former Minister of Special […]

…as EPID honours Ikorodu dignitaries By Matthew Johnson It was an atmosphere of intellect, culture and community pride on Tuesday as Eminent Persons of Ikorodu Division (EPID) under the leadership of Sir Engineer Rasheed Shoderu and the former Head of Service, Lagos State Alhaji Babatunde Rotinwa as the Chairman of EPID Liaison Council held the […]

Oborevwori, the man who birthed real peace in the creeks of the Niger Delta, a masterstroke that has helped to boost crude oil production in Nigeria

By Victor-Bandele Dada The persistent developmental crisis in Nigeria has generated decades of political reforms, economic interventions, and institutional restructuring without producing sustainable national transformation. This article argues that Nigeria’s deeper challenge lies not merely in corruption, leadership failure, or resource limitations, but in the absence of an integrated framework for organizing sustainable prosperity. The […]

When President Bola Tinubu declared the end of the fuel subsidy regime in May 2023, Nigerians were asked to absorb immediate pain in exchange for a promise. The savings, estimated at several trillions of naira annually, would be redirected into healthcare, education, infrastructure and social protection. Nearly three years later, that promise has not been […]

Dr. Otudeko’s model departs from that cycle. His interventions are defined by completion and continuity. This is evident in how capital is deployed.

By Benjamin Njoku Preparations for the grand finale of Miss Tourism Nigeria 2026 are in full swing, with over 1,000 entries received in earnest. The top three winners will represent Nigeria at Miss Tourism World in China, Miss Cosmo in Vietnam, and Miss Tourism Africa. Organizers said the high quality of contestants made it difficult […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The lawmaker representing Eti-Osa Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Gbolahan Yishawu, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election after recording a massive turnout of supporters and party members across the constituency. The exercise, which took place in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Obalende, witnessed large […]

Because once a laptop leaves the office, it needs to be able to defend itself.

…Over 1,500 to Benefit Across FCT Correctional Facilities The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday flagged off a landmark free health insurance enrolment and comprehensive medical outreach for inmates across correctional facilities in the FCT, with over 1,500 inmates expected to benefit from the programme. The exercise, which commenced at the Medium security Custordial […]