Commentary

U.S. Slams Extravagant Spending by Nigerian Governors Amid Economic Crisis

U.S. Slams Extravagant Spending by Nigerian Governors Amid Economic Crisis

The United States has criticized Nigerian state governors for lavish spending on luxury projects while citizens endure economic hardship. This… Read More

21 hours ago

Is Africa ready for the supply chains war?

The ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel marks a dangerous new strategic era with far-reaching implications for the African… Read More

1 month ago

Can Democracy Bring Development?

There is currently a debate on Facebook inspired by the Burkina Faso dictator, Captain Ibrahim Traoré who claimed recently that… Read More

3 months ago

Exposed: The Ruthless UK Visa Scam Wrecking Nigerian Lives

The documentary shines a light on the certificate of sponsorship (CoS) scam in the UK care sector—an exploitative racket that… Read More

4 months ago

An Open Letter to Nasir El-Rufai

Dear Nasir, This is a letter from a friend. I take the liberty of calling you a friend because, for… Read More

5 months ago

A Culture of Respect: Afe Babalola, Dele Farotimi, Afenifere, and the Oon of Ife

In a country where legal disputes often spiral into public acrimony, the recent withdrawal of a lawsuit by Afe Babalola—a… Read More

6 months ago

An Exorbitant Import: How Can Nigeria Regulate Islamic Preaching?

In a crowded hall in Kano, a preacher from Kaduna addresses a captivated audience. His message is clear: rival Islamic… Read More

7 months ago

NBS Report Claims 2 Million Kidnappings, Making Nigeria’s Kidnap and Murder Rates the World’s Highest, Presidential Spokesman Praises Report

The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has made staggering… Read More

7 months ago

“Silent Criminalisation of Gathering at Lekki Toll Gate is Outrageous”- Inibehe Effiong,ENDSARS 4th Anniversary

The October 20th ENDSARs protest holds its 4th anniversary in honour of the citizens who lost their lives on the… Read More

9 months ago

Colonialism and Nigeria’s Economic Development: Insights from 2024 Nobel Laureates in Economics (Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson)

In the last two decades, few economists have shaped the global conversation on development as much as Daron Acemoglu, Simon… Read More

10 months ago