By Rafiu Ajakaye PhD. A journalist wrote a piece last week, titled Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: A 2027 misadventure? I told our ‘mutual friends’ how badly the article landed with me for three reasons. One, the fellow is a senior political journalist. Two, he holds a doctoral degree and this is no mean feat. Three, he […]

The problem is worsened by the monetisation structure of digital media. Many bloggers, influencers and online platforms depend heavily on clicks and engagement for revenue

By Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Ikorodu today is clearly on a steady path of growth. From population increase to expanding infrastructure and rising economic activity, the constituency continues to move forward in many positive ways. With this progress also comes a simple expectation from the people: that representation should remain […]

By Oboh O. S. Jerry Nigeria’s economic crisis is no longer merely a conversation about inflation, exchange rates, or unemployment statistics. It is now a question of national economic survival and strategic direction. Across the country, citizens are experiencing rising living costs, declining purchasing power, shrinking business margins, and increasing economic uncertainty. In response, government […]

By Anya Ifunanya IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited has released a Comprehensive National Regulatory and Compliance Position Statement outlining Envelope’s role as a foundational digital trust infrastructure for secure digital transactions, legally verifiable workflows, and enterprise governance across key regulated sectors of the Nigerian economy. As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation agenda, a locally developed enterprise […]

By Manuel Keita The evidence connecting Ukraine to insurgent networks in Africa has grown far beyond the early reports from Mali. Today, a trail of captured documents, seized drones, and credible testimony from intelligence services in multiple African nations points to a systematic pattern of interference one that African governments can no longer afford to ignore. […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa The Nigeria Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024, signed into law on February 28, 2024, was introduced as a necessary response to the evolving landscape of digital crime, ranging from financial fraud to cyber terrorism. On the surface, it reflects a government attempting to modernize its legal framework in line with technological […]

By EJIRO OFOYE  In recent times, Nigeria’s political space  has increasingly taken on the character of a staged performance—one where outcomes appear predetermined long before the curtain rises. Across party lines, endorsements—often loud, orchestrated, and strategically choreographed—have begun to replace what should be the very soul of democracy: competitive, transparent, and credible primaries. What is […]

By Philip Obazee The Presidency Is Not a Crown Peter Obi’s road to becoming president of Nigeria presents one of the most revealing paradoxes in contemporary Nigerian politics. He remains one of the most recognizable opposition figures in the country. He has a disciplined public image, a reputation for personal restraint, a powerful reformist vocabulary, […]

Petrol prices in Nigeria may come under renewed pressure following a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, which has driven up the cost of refined petroleum products across international markets.