A billion-dollar bet on AI infrastructure will count for little unless it is matched by an equal investment in the people who can build on top of it. By Okeowo Aderemi Nigeria enters the second half of 2026 with construction cranes rising over Lekki and Ikeja, building what will soon become the country’s first dedicated […]

By Joseph Oriowo  The latest campaign of calumny against the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Gbajabiamila, has crossed the line from political criticism into outright fabrication. The recent allegation by one Adeniyi Adeyemi that Gbajabiamila was “involved in the establishment” of a so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, and worse, that he “included” […]

The real question is whether we will spend another year repairing damage, or finally begin repairing the systems that make the damage inevitable.

For much of the last two years, the dominant conversation around artificial intelligence has been driven by one question: Will AI replace marketers?

By Adeniyi Samson Adekunle Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. Across the country, many communities continue to face security challenges, including banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, illegal mining and other forms of organized criminal activity. In some areas, large stretches of forestland have become difficult to monitor effectively, posing challenges for security, economic growth and national stability. […]

When discussions about Nigeria’s progress arise, attention often shifts almost immediately to the President

There is a shift happening, and it is a good one, one that is set to help Nigeria achieve its industrial and $1 trillion ambition

By OLOLADE ADEYEMO  When politicians sign themselves up to serve within a political jurisdiction, it is presumed there is a well-defined, development-oriented agenda in the pipeline waiting to be executed, if given a chance at the polls, for the benefit of the residents and citizens of that jurisdiction. As a rider to this, a healthy democracy […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa The 10th Senate under President Godswill Akpabio presents a compelling case study of democratic corrosion masked as efficiency. In just two years, this chamber has introduced 844 bills, a figure trumpeted as unprecedented, yet these raw numbers obscure a deeper institutional crisis. The Senate has become the executive’s most reliable political vassal, a […]

By Godwin Anaughe Three years. That is 1,095 days in the Senate. 1,095 days to champion the Urhobo cause. 1,095 days to transform the anguished cries for Ethiope State from quiet lamentations in our homes and palaces into a living, breathing bill on the floor of the Nigerian Senate. And what does Delta Central have […]

By Valentine Oyemike Hon. Valentine Nneoma Oyemike has called on Deltans, particularly the people of Delta North Senatorial District and Ndokwa Nation, to rally massive support for the Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dcn. Chris Iyovwaye, describing him as a visionary leader with practical solutions to the developmental challenges confronting Delta State. […]

By Suleyman Ndanusa Nigeria’s development discourse has traditionally been framed around familiar objectives of economic growth, poverty reduction, employment generation, industrialization, infrastructure development, and, more recently, financial inclusion. These are important aspirations. Yet beneath them lies a more fundamental question that is seldom asked but may ultimately determine the success or failure of all the […]

A Patriot, Democrat and Bridge Builder By Hassan Mahmood IbrahimToday, we celebrate the 57th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, enterprise, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to national unity. Born into a humble royal family, Dr. Hashim’s remarkable journey is a testament to […]

By Tunde Rahman Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some […]

By  George  Ogbonnaya For years, discussions about small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria have focused on access to finance. While funding remains important, money alone will not drive the next stage of SME growth. We need to look beyond funding. Entrepreneurs across Nigeria face high costs, changing customer needs, rapid technology shifts, and more competition. At […]