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On NIPSS paperless e-classroom and the rise of tech-driven learning

On NIPSS paperless e-classroom and the rise of tech-driven learning

By SHUAIB AGAKA A recent report revealed that the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has launched a new paperless E-Classroom platform aimed at enhancing digital learning and collaboration. This marks a major stride in its ongoing digital transformation agenda. According to Tech Digest, the launch followed the submission of a landmark report on […]

Africa’s Moonscapes: How French Corporations Create Environmental Disaster Zones

Africa’s Moonscapes: How French Corporations Create Environmental Disaster Zones

French corporations have survived flag changes, military coups, economic crises and terrorist attacks in Africa, yet they have always remained at the helm, controlling the continent’s vital resources. Governments have changed, and leaders have come and gone, but oil platforms, uranium mines, cement factories, and strategic ports have remained.

Nigeria Happens to me

Nigeria Happens to me

By Ayorinde Ajibola The National Orientation Agency (NOA) recently launched the “Nigeria Happens To Me” campaign to redefine the national identity narrative and revive a sense of collective responsibility. This campaign was to shift public perception from passive citizenship to active patriotism, especially during Nigeria’s economic hardship. The campaign challenges a commonly expressed sentiment among […]

On the state of emergency in Rivers

On the state of emergency in Rivers

By NICK DAZANG The simmering contention between the executive and legislature in Rivers State inevitably boiled over. It resulted in the declaration of a state of emergency on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on that embattled state. The President anchored his declaration of a state of emergency on Rivers State on two […]

The Binance affair and the emerging truth

The Binance affair and the emerging truth

By AWAAL GATA The dominant narrative of Nigeria’s regulatory crackdown on Binance challenges the integrity of Nigeria’s institutions while attempting to shield those complicit in economic sabotage. At the centre of this controversy is Tigran Gambaryan, Binance Holdings Limited’s head of financial crime compliance, who was detained alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance’s Africa regional manager, on […]

Rejecting the ‘college of leaders’ scheme and its unconstitutionality in Delta APC

Rejecting the ‘college of leaders’ scheme and its unconstitutionality in Delta APC

By Prince Efe Duku The question whether the desire by some for a ‘College of Leaders’ operating alongside the established leadership and management organs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State is constitutional, legitimate, and appropriate warrants a civil and respectful debate. It is a mistake to think that this question can be […]

The Rivers crisis was avoidable

The Rivers crisis was avoidable

By SUNNY IKHIOYA President Bola Tinubu has finally wielded the big stick and declared a state of emergency in the troubled Rivers State. So, for those of you beating drums of war, threatening fire and brimstone, it is up to the opposition to do its worst. It is now left for the relevant experts to debate […]

Musawa’s lifeline for Nigeria’s creative economy and tourism sectors

Musawa’s lifeline for Nigeria’s creative economy and tourism sectors

By CHINDAYA AHMADU Nigeria’s creative economy and tourism sector are both offering a veritable economic lifeline to Nigerian creatives and upbeat investors, and this is as a result of the policy initiatives and bold reforms of the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa.  In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision […]