By Yan Yuqing Do you know that Nigeria has seen rapid deployment of AI tools and digital infrastructure driven by Chinese technology investment, and ranks second in the world in terms of AI usage frequency, according to the latest research report released by the ADP Global Institute on July 14, 2026? From July 17 to […]

These losses brings emotional trauma, stress, disappointment, mental health challenges and strained relationships on top of the hit to savings.

By Abayomi Awobokun The conclusion of Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round represents far more than the award of upstream acreage. It marks another significant milestone in the evolution of Nigeria’s petroleum industry and reinforces an important truth: strong institutions and transparent processes are the foundation upon which sustainable investment is built. For decades, Nigeria possessed some of […]

By Bobson Gbinije “All the ills of democracy can only be cured by more democracy”– Alfred Smith -1873-1944. DEMOCRACY, by isochronal and intertextual condensing, including but not limited to Jeffersonian, Lincolnian and Grecian normative standard, is the political doctrine that recognises the institutionalisation of liberal structures of governance that enfranchises and gives the people the rights […]

By Michael Oyeyiola For decades, Nigeria’s agricultural sector has operated with a fundamental structural handicap: the commodity at the heart of the economy cannot reliably be treated as a financial asset. Without standardized quality grading systems, certified and regulated warehouses, or enforceable digital collateral registries, stored grain is just stored grain — not collateral, not a […]

By Tunji Olaopa In this piece, I want to pay critical attention to the reform significance of the relationship between what has been called the “cult of the generalists,” on the one hand, and the necessity for more of a cadre of specialists or professionals given the imperative demand of the knowledge age, on the […]

BY HENRY IDAHAGBON The House of Representatives last week advanced one of the most consequential constitutional reforms since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule by approving a bill to establish state police. While most Nigerians have welcomed the proposal as the long-awaited answer to the country’s security challenges, the walkout by minority lawmakers underscored an uncomfortable […]

By Dapo Ipoola  Dispute resolution refers to the methods and processes used to settle conflicts, disagreements, or claims between parties—such as individuals, businesses, or organizations—outside of traditional court litigation. Common techniques include negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, aiming for faster, cheaper, and more flexible outcomes, while industrial harmony is a state of peaceful, cooperative, and mutually beneficial […]

The appointment of Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi as the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) in August 2024 marked the beginning of a new era for the secret police, which members of the public then saw as operating beyond the rule of law.

Amachree then boasted that the lady’s version of events trumps the various theories, including stories about “imported Indian girls and poisoned apples,”