The reopening of the Bagega–Anka road in Zamfara State after troops conducted a route-clearance operation and removed explosive threats has offered temporary relief to motorists and communities, but the development also exposes a more troubling shift in the security crisis across Nigeria’s North-West. Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Brigade, working with a Quick Response […]
The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, delivered the biggest World Cup in history, with 48 teams competing across 104 matches. Spain ultimately lifted the trophy after defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. Yet for Africa, the
An in-depth examination of Nigeria’s growing creator economy, the business opportunities emerging around digital content, the barriers confronting creators and what must change for the sector to become a more sustainable source of jobs and economic value. Nigeria’s content creation industry is no longer simply a social-media phenomenon driven by viral videos, comedy skits and
Why Fiscal Federalism Has Become One of Nigeria’s Most Important Governance Questions Every month, officials from Nigeria’s 36 states gather in Abuja to receive their share of revenue from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The monthly allocations often determine whether states can pay salaries, fund hospitals, maintain schools, execute infrastructure projects, or meet other
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has remained one of Nigeria’s most influential and controversial political figures long after leaving office. Once celebrated by supporters as a reform-minded administrator and criticised by opponents for his uncompromising style of governance, El-Rufai now finds himself at the centre of one of the country’s most closely whyatched
More than three decades after a civil forfeiture case involving Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was concluded in the United States, the matter has once again become the subject of intense political debate following the decision of a Washington-based lobbying firm to circulate the historical court records to officials in President Donald Trump’s administration and
The image of celebrity often evokes thoughts of private jets, luxury vehicles, designer fashion, sold-out concerts and seemingly limitless wealth. To millions of fans, fame represents a life of glamour that appears far removed from the financial realities experienced by ordinary people. Yet behind the carefully curated public image lies an industry that demands enormous
A National Emergency That Continues to Shape Nigeria’s Future On any weekday morning across Nigeria, millions of children put on their uniforms, shoulder school bags, and head into classrooms filled with the hope of a better future. Yet, for millions of others, the school bell never rings. Instead of learning mathematics, science, literature, or vocational
The Senate has declined to launch a separate investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), opting instead to await the outcome of an ongoing anti-corruption probe ordered by the Presidency. The decision has intensified public debate over budget accountability, institutional oversight, and how a body described by the Presidency as non-existent found
Conflicting claims involving Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and businessman Prince Adeyemi over the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council have intensified public debate, highlighting broader concerns about accountability, institutional integrity and the verification of government authority. Nigeria’s political landscape has once again been drawn into controversy following a public dispute involving Chief of Staff
