When Dead SIMs Died: How the NCC clean-up made Nigerian telecoms more honest
It shows the customers who are still active, still reachable, still capable of being served, upgraded, retained and monetise
Nigerians keep excelling abroad, but why not at home?
By Abiodun Kazeem It has become an all-too-familiar headline: Nigerians clinching international awards, leading university research teams, or making groundbreaking discoveries in science, technology, and the arts, yet with remarkably little room to flourish back home. From Silicon Valley engineers to Oxford scholars and medical innovators in Canada, the pattern endures: Nigerian minds thrive when they […]
2027 presidential election: A pivotal moment for democracy
By AUSTIN AIGBE Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is emerging as one of the most consequential political moments since the return to civilian rule in 1999, with the potential to shape Nigeria’s democratic future and influence regional stability in West Africa. Far more than a routine electoral cycle, the contest is a decisive test of democratic resilience, […]
DEFECTION: A shadow threatening Adamawa APC
By Prof Ahmed Abubakar Jallo As 2027 draws steadily into view, Adamawa’s political atmosphere is thick with rumour, calculation, and chin-scratching manoeuvres. At the centre stands Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, long regarded as a pillar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, now reportedly flirting with the idea of crossing over to the […]
When eminent Nigerians rally behind Pastor Ize-Iyamu at UNIBEN fund inauguration
By John Mayaki It was a convergence of influence, intellect, enterprise, and tradition on Monday, when Pastor Dr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu was inaugurated as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Benin Trust Development Fund (TDF). From government officials and captains of industry to academia, clergy, diaspora stakeholders and Benin Kingdom chiefs, the […]
Tinubunomics: Emerging gains of a painful reform
For the tenth consecutive month, Nigeria recorded inflation moderation in January, with headline inflation easing to 15.10 per cent, down from 15.15 per cent in December 2025.
Redefining Nigeria’s power and purpose the Heirs Energies’ way
By DAN AIGBANGBE A seismic shift is vibrating through the sprawling onshore fields of the Niger Delta. In January 2021, a $1.2 billion landmark deal sent a clear signal to the global markets: Heirs Energies had arrived. By acquiring a 45% stake in OML 17 from Shell, Total, and ENI, the company did more than purchase […]
On CBN’s integration of BDCs as pathway for stable Naira
By MICHAEL NWADIKE The decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to permit participation of licensed Bureau De Change, BDC, operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market has triggered massive gain for the Naira and narrowing of gaps between official and parallel market rates. By allowing each BDC to purchase up to $150,000 weekly, the […]
The Reviewer’s Dilemma: Redefining clean code in age of AI agents
As artificial intelligence begins writing more code than humans do, the meaning of clean code is undergoing a profound shift
Democratic Implications: Nigeria’s de facto one-party dominance and crisis of ideology
By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul, PhD Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey. Since returning to civilian governance in 1999, the country has maintained uninterrupted constitutional rule. That continuity is worthy of recognition. Yet democracy cannot be measured by elections alone. Its true strength lies in the substance of political choice, the […]
As lent begins: Was Fr. Maximus confused?
Valentine Obienyem During the introductory rites of Mass this morning, Fr. Maximus Okonkwo described Lent, which began today, as “the sacred season of Lent.” Indeed, that is precisely what it is. Ash Wednesday is more than just a liturgical day; it is a deeply symbolic moment. By marking the beginning of Lent with the imposition […]
Electoral Act Amendment: Appraising real-time electronic transmission
By FEMI FALANA Nigeria stands at a defining electoral moment. The ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act presents not merely a technical legislative adjustment but a historic opportunity to consolidate democratic transparency and institutional credibility. At the heart of this debate lies the issue of the real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results, a matter that […]
Afemai, equity, and what Oshiomole wants to take from me
Every normal child wants the assurances of peace and camaraderie in his immediate environment and community. They don’t know that peace comes at a price
On the economic and security benefits of ranching reform
By MUKHTAR YA’U MADOBI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to comprehensive ranching and livestock reforms at the National Economic Council, NEC, conference in Abuja. His message was clear: reforming Nigeria’s livestock sector is not optional, it is imperative for economic revitalisation and national security. The President emphasised that dairy farming, livestock investment, […]
Why Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre rollout must be intelligence‑driven
By Ogaba Joseph Attah Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its digital transformation journey. The Federal Government’s proposed 90,000-kilometre fibre expansion — recently reported following remarks by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy — represents one of the most ambitious digital infrastructure commitments in the nation’s history. This is not merely […]
2027: Why Senator Dafinone remains a critical voice for Urhobo nation
By Ovasa Ogaga As the 2027 political horizon begins to take shape, the Urhobo Nation finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. In an era where political expediency often trumps ethnic interest, the need for a representative who transcends mere titles has never been more urgent. For the people of Delta Central, the quest for a […]
