Can NDC Resolve Growing Concerns in Abia State Before 2027?
By Phillip Ogbonna As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general elections, political parties are expected to strengthen their internal structures, inspire confidence among their members, and present themselves as credible alternatives to the electorate. In Abia State, however, concerns are beginning to emerge within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), prompting important discussions about fairness, inclusiveness, […]
Economy in reverse understanding
By Sunny Ikhioya Understanding our economy with clarity and vision is not a normal process. Even those in government hardly find unanimity in their presentations. An example is the supposed difference in the presentation by the minister of finance, Wale Edun, and that of the President Bola Tinubu on meeting revenue targets. This thing did […]
Banking on the Future: Why CBN must embrace global best practices
By Ufuoma Ubiebor The banking sector in Nigeria has fallen behind its peers and the gap will continue widening if there is no urgent intervention. A bank is an institution which is structured to operate with human resources, banknotes, data, standards, ethical values, efficiency, compliance, regulation and professionalism at all times. Currently, this is not […]
Unconventional Approach to curbing Pipeline Vandalism: The community-centric approach, PINL model
By Martin White- Ufuah Pipeline vandalism remains one of the most persistent threats to energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic stability in oil- and gas-producing countries, particularly Nigeria. Conventional responses—largely anchored on militarization, surveillance technology, and punitive legislation—have yielded limited success despite decades of application. The continued incidence of pipeline breaches, crude oil theft, and […]
Dangote versus Farouk Ahmed: Silence is rarely golden
By YUSHAU SHUAIB When a billionaire suddenly becomes an overnight anticorruption crusader, one should pause. Not because activism is wrong, but because power rarely moves without an agenda. In Nigeria’s oil sector-where money, regulation and influence intersect-nothing happens in isolation. I was drawn into this debate long before the current drama peaked. In July 2024, […]
Nigeria, sovereignty and the perils of foreign military entanglement
By LADI SOYODE Nigeria’s ongoing struggle against terrorism—particularly violence affecting Christian communities in parts of the country—has renewed calls for deeper military cooperation with the United States. While the protection of civilians is a moral and constitutional obligation of the Nigerian state, history cautions that foreign military involvement by global powers often carries strategic costs […]
