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Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest

Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest

By Okey IBEKE Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027 may appeal to traders and border communities who depend on cross-border commerce. But the promise raises a more important question: what exactly does he intend to reopen? The Federal Government has challenged the premise of the […]
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Itsekiri, Who Has Bewitched Thee?

Itsekiri, Who Has Bewitched Thee?

By Dr. Michael Tidi There was a time when the Itsekiri nation stood tall—a beacon of political sophistication, cultural unity, and strategic foresight. Our leaders were not only visible; they were visionary. They shaped national conversations, secured development for our communities, and lifted our people through purposeful governance. Itsekiri, who has bewitched thee? Our past […]

Osun 2026: When experience matters

Osun 2026: When experience matters

By Dapo Ipoola Experience is being defined as the fact or state of having been affected by or gained knowledge through direct observation or participation, a practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from direct observation of or participation in events or in a particular activity. Experience refers to conscious events in general, more specifically to […]

The myth of reflective electricity pricing in Nigeria

The myth of reflective electricity pricing in Nigeria

By ELVIS EROMOSELE In Nigeria, few issues stir as much raw emotion as the price and quality of electricity. Everywhere across the length and breadth of the country electricity supply is unstable. Over the years, successive governments have insisted that Nigerians are underpaying for electricity. The solution? Increase the tariff under the guise of reflective pricing. […]

Why the African Development Bank needs a quiet force like Samuel Munzele Maimbo

Why the African Development Bank needs a quiet force like Samuel Munzele Maimbo

By Eric Chinje As the AfDB General Assembly prepares to elect a new president, the institution faces complex economic, social, and geopolitical challenges that will shape Africa’s development trajectory.  The next AfDB President, in my view, must embody a mix of strong leadership, financial acumen, policy vision, and diplomatic skills to drive Africa’s transformation.   There […]