‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today […]
The architects of the abyss
By Oto’ Drama Last week in Abuja, amidst the sterile air of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) meeting, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, attempted a daring feat of theological escape. With the practiced poise of a man who has spent twenty years mastering the art of the “moderate” sound bite, he declared: “Don’t think […]
France hoping for an African comeback with the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
By Ebuata Jakpor Even with growing anti-French sentiment across and west and central Africa, France may gain some new friends on the continent through strategic partnerships that it says will prioritize respect and mutual benefit for French businesses and its African partners. This vision is the central leaning of discussions planned for today at the […]
Close-up: What you don’t know about new NMDPRA boss Rabiu Umar
By Gbenga Gbadesire Rabiu Abdullahi Umar the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA) by President Tinubu to run the three-in-one agency effectively and efficiently, in line with global best practices and as enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021 is a “square peg in a square hole”. NMDPRA […]
The future of luxury fashion depends on rethinking Africa’s role in it
French luxury has long relied on African aesthetics, textiles, and craft traditions as part of its visual language
JAMB’s New Policy: What happens when the teachers are not tested?
Sadly, the educational sector we already lament appears to be drifting towards an even more dangerous decline
