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INEC and the road to 2027

INEC and the road to 2027

By Ayo Ododo There are probably few jobs in Nigeria more thankless than conducting an election. The winner thinks he won because the people loved him. The loser is often convinced he lost because somebody somewhere tampered with the process. Between the two stands the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), praised by one side, condemned […]
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Enabling housing supply and affordability through infrastructure development

Enabling housing supply and affordability through infrastructure development

By Oluseyi Okeyode Housing is a basic human need, next to food. Housing plays a vital role in the development of the society, with a profound impact on a person’s living standard, health, welfare and output. Housing enhances access to education, employment opportunities, productivity and income for the people and for the society. Housing is the […]

Experience still matters: A call for support for Okowa

Experience still matters: A call for support for Okowa

By Michael Tidi In public leadership, experience is not merely measured by years in office; it is reflected in the wisdom acquired, the influence cultivated, and the tangible impact delivered to the people. In Delta State, few leaders exemplify these qualities as clearly as Dr Ifeanyi Okowa. My reflections on his leadership are drawn not from […]

Cash vs Digital: Nigeria’s cashless dream meets street reality

Cash vs Digital: Nigeria’s cashless dream meets street reality

By Dr Ramanathan Murugesan On a humid afternoon in Lagos, 24-year-old Adaeze sways inside a crowded danfo bus—one hand clinging to a metal rail, the other navigating her phone. Within seconds, she transfers her fare to the conductor. No notes. No coins. No delay. A few kilometres away, at a roadside fruit stall, the future […]

Fencing the Future: A strategic and practical security solution for Northern Nigeria 

Fencing the Future: A strategic and practical security solution for Northern Nigeria 

By Daniel Ifechi Michael  Nigeria stands today at a difficult crossroad, having endured over a decade of devastating and painful security challenges, particularly in the northern region where insurgency has disrupted communities, destroyed livelihoods, and slowed economic progress. Villages have been displaced, businesses have suffered, and many citizens continue to live with uncertainty, which has […]

University of Maritime Studies, Oron And The Rule Of Law: A test Nigeria cannot afford to fail

University of Maritime Studies, Oron And The Rule Of Law: A test Nigeria cannot afford to fail

By Emem Benson The unfolding situation surrounding the University of Maritime Studies, Oron (UMSO) presents a critical test of Nigeria’s commitment to the rule of law, institutional coherence and policy credibility. What should have been a seamless and legally straightforward transition, from the defunct Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron to a fully established specialized […]

Reflecting on  APC’s South-South Congress and the road to 2027

Reflecting on  APC’s South-South Congress and the road to 2027

By FRED OGHENESIVBE In a carefully choreographed display of unity and political intent, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone has redrawn its internal map, electing a new Zonal Executive Committee, positioning the region as a national political powerhouse, and reinforcing its relevance in national electoral politics. The congress, held in Asaba, was […]