IMF, President Tinubu and the transparency challenge
By Moshood Oshunfurewa If we are to reincarnate the late Chief Gani Oyesola Fawehinmi (1938–2009), a legendary Nigerian human rights lawyer, publisher, author, social critic, and Senior Advocate of the Masses (SAM), on the current budget imbroglio, 2% of GDP, and Gbaja/Adeyemi scandal, I might not mistake his line of words as thus: “Let us call […]
On CBN’s integration of BDCs as pathway for stable Naira
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 […]
The Reviewer’s Dilemma: Redefining clean code in age of AI agents
As artificial intelligence begins writing more code than humans do, the meaning of clean code is undergoing a profound shift
Democratic Implications: Nigeria’s de facto one-party dominance and crisis of ideology
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 […]
As lent begins: Was Fr. Maximus confused?
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 […]
Electoral Act Amendment: Appraising real-time electronic transmission
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 […]
