Many faces upfront rent demands that consume years of savings, forcing trade-offs between shelter and other essential investments in their futures

By Oboh S. Jerry Nigeria is not short of graduates. It is short of skills. Each year, universities across the country produce thousands of degree holders, yet employers continue to report a persistent gap in practical competencies. This is not simply a labour market problem; it is a structural imbalance in how we define education, […]

By Shola Akinkunmi The contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket in Ogun East is already gathering momentum. The conversation, also, is gradually shifting from mere name recognition to something far more consequential: suitability. In a political environment where incumbency often confers undue advantage, including muzzling others, the undiscerning is easily tempted to […]

By Michael Tidi Let me begin with a necessary disclosure. I write this not as a constituent of Burutu Federal Constituency, but as a friend of Hon. Dr. Julius Gbabojor Pondi. Our paths first crossed in 2011 when we both contested for seats in the Delta State House of Assembly from our respective constituencies. It […]

By Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe The Legal Practitioners Bill, 2025, is presented as a bold effort to modernise the regulation of Nigeria’s legal profession. Reform is necessary. Standards must improve, accountability must be strengthened, and professional development must be structured. But reform must expand opportunity, not constrict it. In its current form, this Bill risks imposing […]