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The battle for online free speech: Activists, algorithms or authority? 

The battle for online free speech: Activists, algorithms or authority? 

By SHUAIB AGAKA At this year’s annual Economic Confidential Lecture, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, called for an inclusive, citizen-centred legal framework to combat cyber attack, online bullying. He emphasized the urgent need for accountability and rights protection in the country’s digital space. Although Inuwa didn’t specify the […]

Civil–military relations and the pursuit of peace: A personal reflection

Civil–military relations and the pursuit of peace: A personal reflection

By PETRA ONYEGBULE At the peak of the EndSARS protests five years ago, Lagos which was the epicentre of the movement teetered on the edge of anomie. Order gave way to anarchy; looting, arson, and the tragic loss of both civilian and police lives engulfed the city in tensed grief. Amid the chaos, one viral video […]

Housing sustainability in the 21st century 

Housing sustainability in the 21st century 

By Oluronke Mary Ajayi Shelter is one of the three basic needs of man, and it defines his worth and status in the society, hence its availability is crucial and vital to his welfare and place in the society. The Geneva UN Charter on sustainable housing is a non-legally binding document that aims at supporting […]

UX writing as infrastructure for transparent algorithms in financial services

UX writing as infrastructure for transparent algorithms in financial services

By Ademola Adepoju Scenes like this play out every day across Nigeria: a customer attempts to pay at a supermarket by transfer, but instead of a clear confirmation, the app only shows “transfer pending.” The sender is left uncertain, the queue grows tense, and trust in digital payments takes another small hit. This is not […]

Understanding Oborevwori’s investment drive

Understanding Oborevwori’s investment drive

By Jackson Ekwugum Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s recent investment drives to China and Brazil have, quite predictably, been subjected to all manner of distortions and misinformation by his traducers. Political jobbers, professional armchair critics, paid political hirelings, and the traditional mischief makers are falling over themselves to pick holes with this laudable move by the Governor. In […]

KUKU: Wig of Consequence

KUKU: Wig of Consequence

By Femi Salako History, on the 24th day of September, 2025, was made. Another feather of consequence was added to the glowing cap of Hon. (Dr.) Kingsley Kemebradigha Kuku. It was the day this illustrious Nigerian of the Niger Delta constituency was officially called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the […]

The chances of a disruptive opposition in a presidential election

The chances of a disruptive opposition in a presidential election

By Elder Abraham Amah In every democracy, the strength of the opposition tells the story of the health of the system. An opposition is not simply a group of critics; at its best, it is an organized movement that can shake entrenched powers by offering the people a believable alternative. A truly disruptive opposition does […]

Soludo’s bold innovations positioning Anambra on firm path to future

Soludo’s bold innovations positioning Anambra on firm path to future

By Chuka Nnabuife Despite political misrepresentations, Governor Chukwuma  Soludo’s commitment to placing Anambra State on a solid economic and developmental footing is undeniable. His innovative projects demonstrates a clear grasp of tomorrow’s demands. Among them is the fast-emerging Solution Innovation District (SID), now taking shape at the Old Government House, Awka,  the Solution Fun City, […]