Nigeria @66: The Otu Record — Beyond the Rhetoric
By Joseph Odok As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the anniversary offers more than an occasion for patriotic speeches. It is also an opportunity to ask a practical question at the sub-national level: what has government actually done with the resources and opportunities available to it?In Cross River State, Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration […]
How noise is becoming an environmental threat in Lagos
By Divine grace Onosetale Lagos was never quiet. But there is a difference between the sound of a city and noise that begins to interfere with everyday life. From the blast of horns in Oshodi to the endless hum of generators in different parts of the state; from loudspeakers at markets and religious centres to […]
Shade Omoniyi: How a governor’s right choice changed Kwara’s revenue story
How the right leadership, the right appointment and the right reforms turned revenue administration into an engine of development By Ademola Adedoyin Today…
How 5G is giving Nigerian creators a global edge
By Lukman Omikunle For Nigerian content creators, the difference between a frustrating upload delay and a finished delivery schedule increasingly comes down to the quality of the mobile connection available when a video project is ready for distribution. That operational margin is taking on greater commercial significance as Nigeria’s creator economy matures, providing livelihoods for […]
Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
By TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […]
Rivers payroll cleanup: Where are the people behind the ghost workers?
By ABRAHAM EBINI The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has recently and quite resolutely defended his administration’s approval and ongoing implementation of a comprehensive staff payroll verification exercise across the twenty-three (23) local government areas of the state. Speaking at the commissioning of the Omademe Internal Roads Project in Ikwerre Local Government Area, the […]
