Letters
An eventful month for Nigeria’s intelligence and anti-graft agencies
February was a month of high-stakes drama and intense scrutiny for Nigeria’s top security and anti-corruption bodies. From political clashes to internal upheavals, these pivotal institutions were at...
6th March 2025
In search of a transparent oil and gas sector
In January 2025, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission announced efforts to enhance transparency in the sector through the Advance Cargo Declaration Solution and the Engineering Audit ...
5th March 2025
How US funding freeze threatens global health
The recent freeze on the US government’s international funding has sent shockwaves through the global health community, leaving advocacy organisations like The Initiative for Equal Rights grappling ...
4th March 2025
A lamentable legislative letdown
Everything that happens at the National Assembly usually generates a lot of attention for Nigerians, and for good reason. Beyond the insularity of the executive and the clear lack of autonomy of the j...
3rd March 2025
A belated repatriation
Many Nigerians fantasise about the Western World. While the more affluent Nigerians have been able to turn their fantasies into reality by visiting the Western countries and spending considerable time...
3rd March 2025
Reshaping informal economy through e-commerce
Has e-commerce truly lived up to its potential of reforming Nigeria’s vast informal economy, offering financial inclusion, digital empowerment, and a pathway to sustainable growth? Nigeria stands at...
27th February 2025
A nation’s quest for clarity
Olufemi Aduwo is the Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity to the United Nations In this era of historical conventions and national retrospection, it has become...
27th February 2025
USAID and Boko Haram: Filling the knowledge gap
One would have to agree with the Senate President that not all information on the internet is true, while we can debate the 99 per cent used in his summation on the floor of the house, certainly, he w...
26th February 2025
The fallacy of Lt. Col. Musa Bitiyong’s involvement in coup
The attention of the family of late Lt. Col. Musa Bitiyong (murdered by IBB) has been drawn to the false narrative that Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, who became Nigeria’s president from 1985 to 1993 t...
26th February 2025
The forgotten heroine of faith
This article aims to galvanise our soldiers and the Christian Association of Nigeria to action. Leah Sharibu, abducted by Boko Haram terrorists is still in captivity. Leah made a stand for her faith. ...
25th February 2025
What are Nigerians benefiting from lawmakers?
Nigeria’s independence in 1960 provided a momentous occasion for the country to pause, re-evaluate its excision from Britain’s clogged colonial policy and make a dash for a decorated, prosperous f...
25th February 2025
A visit to Abia library
Growing up in Owerri, Imo State, I developed a deep appreciation for libraries. The Owerri Library complex was more than just a hub for young people; it was a sanctuary where we could escape into the ...
25th February 2025
Dele Giwa: IBB and the alternative truth
I can understand the denial of General Ibrahim Babangida of his innocence over the murder of Dele Giwa. It is expected. Have you seen an armed robbery suspect charged to court pleading guilty in court...
25th February 2025
DG DSS and the call for community policing
There is something strange and very disturbing about the failed republic. The citizens of Nigeria surrendered their power to bear arms to the government under the bogus 1999 constitution in exchange f...
24th February 2025
Accessibility and disability dilemma in Nigeria
Omale Samuel writes from Abuja via Oma_omasam@yahoo.co.uk In Nigeria today, it is difficult for people living with disabilities to fully participate in public activities and enjoy the same way other p...
20th February 2025
Sanwo-Olu should abolish the ‘bond’ system in Lagos
I implore His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, to abolish the “bond” system in Lagos State, especially with doctors, nurses, and other categories of workers in the state...
20th February 2025
Transforming Nigeria through research-driven solutions
Nigeria, a nation rich in natural resources, youthful energy, and cultural vibrancy, stands at a crossroads. Despite its immense potential, the country faces significant challenges—urban congestion,...
19th February 2025
Yetunde Lawal’s murder: A reflection of societal decadence
On February 10, 2025, Yetunde Lawal, a 25-year-old final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, left a naming ceremony after receiving a phone call. That call led her to her untimely end. S...
18th February 2025
Challenging Nigeria’s judiciary without being crushed
A friend recently advised me to walk away from this battle. He reminded me that the judiciary was the most dangerous institution to challenge—an arena where those who dared to demand accountability ...
13th February 2025
Why is everything against Nigerian poor masses?
As I wrote this piece, the wake of a young lady, Beverly, was ongoing. She died in a ghastly motor accident currently while travelling to Ebonyi State to serve a nation (in the National Youth Service ...
12th February 2025
IOCs divestment: Unlocking growth opportunities for indigenous oil firms
In recent years, international oil companies operating in Africa have been selling off some of their assets and relocating to more profitable, environmentally and socially friendly operational landsca...
23rd December 2024
No excuse for violence against women
No cultural practice, tradition, economic, or social pressure can justify the suffering endured by millions of women and girls. Our role is to challenge these harmful narratives. Gender inequality and...
19th December 2024
Food sellers keep culture alive in Borno
Jamimah Kudla of the Department of Mass Communication, Borno State University, writes via yusufib202@gmail.com Food sellers in Borno State play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the rich cult...
19th December 2024
ECOWAS ENBIC: A game changer
Ahmad Ibrahim, an international security printer, writes from Kaduna ENBIC is the acronym for the Economic Community of West African State National Biometric Identity Card, a regional ID adopted in De...
19th December 2024
Salvaging the SDGs: Nigeria’s path to 2030
The month of September was an exciting time for Heads of Government, United Nations Missions, Ministries of Foreign Affairs, the private sector, and civil society organisations across the world. We c...
8th October 2024
Governor Zulum, please revamp BRTV
Borno Radio and Television, based in Maiduguri, has long been a crucial source of information, culture, and connection for the local community. However, the station’s outdated equipment, which has b...
27th September 2024
Re: Of formidable eagle and paper tiger
The article by one Nasir Aminu entitled, “A Formidable Eagle or a Paper Tiger,” exposes the dangers of a single narrative. But it’s obvious, from the start, that it was deliberate. I have seen m...
23rd September 2024
How startups can use tech to boost growth
Nigeria, known for its innovation, is quickly becoming Africa’s most attractive nation for startup investment. As of 2022, the country had the highest number of startups in Africa, securing over $2 ...
20th September 2024
SOS for Maiduguri flood victims
In Maiduguri, Borno State, the recent flood disaster has unleashed unprecedented devastation, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The deluge, which ravaged the city and surrounding...
16th September 2024
Oil and gas sector must be transparent
The removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria has triggered an avalanche of economic hardships for the average Nigerian. The decision, which was aimed at promoting efficiency and deregulating the sector, has...
13th September 2024
Fuel subsidy removal: Economic imperative or social burden?
In recent months, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has significantly raised the price of petrol, leading to widespread concern among citizens and stakeholders alike. The removal of fuel...
9th September 2024
