Sim-swap fraud now in vogue
By Owolola Adebola We are in a period when a smartphone functions as a digital wallet, identity card, and security key all at once. One of the oldest tricks in the cybercrime playbook has returned with a vengeance. SIM-swap fraud is at it. It is also known as SIM swapping, SIM hijacking, or phone-number takeover. […]
National security in one year of the Tinubu administration
By MUKHTAR YA’U MADOBI JUST last month, the National Security Adviser, NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, shared a significant update at a High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting in Abuja. He revealed that the number of terrorism-related deaths in Nigeria has plummeted, from a staggering 2,600 per month to less than 200 at that moment, marking a substantial […]
Insecurity in Ika Nation: Who will save the people
Nestled within the confines of Delta State, Nigeria, lies the tranquil expanse known as Ika Nation, encompassing the two local government areas of Ika South and Ika North East. Revered as the agricultural heartland of Delta State, this verdant region pulses with the toil of diligent farmers, cultivating crops that sustain not only their communities but also contribute substantially to the food needs of the entire state.
NIGERIA’S HOUSING CRISIS: Why the Government must fix the economy
By Olubisi Shaola Nigeria’s housing crisis reflects the urgent need for economic reform and targeted policy interventions, as the nation grapples with a severe shortfall in affordable housing units. With a population surpassing 200 million, growing at an urbanization rate of 4.23% annually, Nigeria faces a housing deficit of over 17 million units. This staggering […]
Safe skies: Addressing Nigeria’s aviation challenges with global insights
By BISOLA ATIE IN recent times, the aviation sector has been grappling with series of significant challenges, raising serious concerns about the safety protocols and standards within the industry. The incidents involving Boeing aircraft, which have not only garnered global attention but also underscored the urgent need for enhanced safety measures, are particularly alarming. As an […]
New Caledonia against French neo-colonialism
By MOHAMMED ABIODUN DEADLY riots swept over the New Caledonian capital of Nouméa this week ahead of a proposed electoral reform vote in France’s lower house of parliament. The alleged purpose of the so-called reforms is to enlarge the electorate for New Caledonia’s provincial elections. But in reality, the move only entrenches French influence in its […]
