Strategic autonomy: Nigeria’s doctrine for self-determination in a multipolar world
By SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE In an era defined by geopolitical competition, trade wars, sanctions regimes, and shifting alliances, one phrase has migrated from European policy papers to the heart of African diplomacy: “Strategic Autonomy”. For Nigeria, this is not a new experiment in isolation, nor is it a nostalgic return to Cold War non-alignment. As I […]
Honouring heroes of June 12
By HANNATU MUSAWA On a Tuesday, 4th of June, 1996, around 3:05 pm, something unbelievable happened that shook the core of the struggle for democracy in Nigeria. Kudirat Abiola was gunned down as her car slowed down around 7-Up Depot/Bus Stop in Ikeja, Lagos State. She was instantly killed along with her chauffeur and assistant. Many […]
Between Oversight and Overreach: Ambush of Umar Ajiya and limits of Senate theatre
By Muhammad Bello The recent verbal fireworks at the National Assembly between the Senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and the former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Malam Umar Ajiya, serves as a poignant reminder of the dangerous trajectory our democratic oversight is taking. During a session of the […]
Africa’s first indigenous IOC: Elumelu, Okon and the new Seplat
By KUNLE ODUSOLA-STEVENSON For decades, the playbook for the African oil and gas sector followed a predictable script. Multinational titans—the historical International Oil Companies (IOCs)—extracted crude from the continent’s rich subsurface, while local indigenous firms operated on the margins, constrained by lack of capital, infrastructure, and deep technical expertise. Today, that old script is being rewritten. […]
Strategic Reserves and Global Cooperation: Shielding vulnerable economies from energy shockwaves
By Arogundade Oluwasegun The turmoil rippling through global energy markets following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz has once again revealed an uncomfortable truth: the international energy system remains dangerously exposed. As prices soar and supply chains strain under geopolitical pressure, it is the world’s most vulnerable economies that stand to lose the most. Without […]
Obi as off-ramp for the Nigerian train headed towards disaster
By Hamilton Odunze “Peter Obi is an off-ramp for a Nigerian train headed to disaster town.” I made this argument in 2022, when Peter Obi ran for president against Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Looking back on 2022 now feels like a lifetime ago for many Nigerians. Unfortunately, the situation in Nigeria has only worsened since then. Nigeria still […]
