Plan by Comptroller Frank Onyeka to make Tin Can island Customs Command paperless or digitalised, is an indication that the example of seamingless

The Abàmì Ẹ̀dá himself—Fela Anikulapo Kuti—never fails to reprise the notoriety that defined his entire life and reputation

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 […]

By Philip Obazee There is a familiar objection whenever Lagos is presented as a model for Nigerian state governance. Lagos, we are told, is “different.” It was the old federal capital. It has the ports. It has the headquarters. It has the density. It had a head start. And, by the way, Lagos still receives […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

As artificial intelligence begins writing more code than humans do, the meaning of clean code is undergoing a profound shift

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]