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 […]
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
Nigeria’s growing youth population has the potential to drive economic transformation, but persistent unemployment, skills mismatches and structural economic challenges continue to prevent millions of young people from securing meaningful work, raising urgent questions about governance, education, investment and the country’s long-term development. Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its economic history. Home to
Introduction: Beyond the Hype, Inside Nigeria’s Digital Survival Economy Across Nigeria today, the phrase “make money online” has moved from curiosity to necessity. It is no longer confined to tech circles or young digital enthusiasts. It is discussed in student hostels, civil service offices, roadside shops, and family WhatsApp groups. The urgency is rooted in
By Smart Chuks Abuja, Nigeria — In one of the most closely watched legal confrontations in Nigeria’s recent history of anti‑corruption enforcement, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally presented businesswoman and socialite Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu before the Federal High Court in Abuja, marking a significant escalation in the agency’s investigation into alleged
In a move that has once again placed Nigeria at the centre of global security and financial crime scrutiny, the United States government has imposed sweeping financial sanctions on eight Nigerian individuals, freezing their assets and restricting their access to the international financial system over alleged links to terrorism and transnational cybercrime. The sanctions, announced
For millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, the Nigerian international passport remains one of the most important identity documents in everyday life. It is required not just for travel, but also for visas, immigration processes, banking, scholarships, employment abroad, and even some official transactions within Nigeria. Yet, despite its importance, the process
By any objective measure, Nigeria’s judiciary is facing one of the most profound crises in its modern history. From congested courtrooms and endless adjournments to allegations of corruption and chronic underfunding, the country’s justice system is increasingly buckling under the weight of unresolved cases, institutional decay and growing public distrust. Across federal and state courts,
For millions of Nigerians, linking the National Identification Number (NIN) to their mobile phone lines has become one of the most important digital requirements in recent years. What started as a regulatory directive has evolved into a nationwide digital identity policy that now determines whether your SIM card remains active or gets blocked. From banking
The usually guarded environment of the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre was thrown into quiet tension on Friday when operatives of Nigeria’s Department of State Services stepped in to rearrest Abdulaziz Malami, son of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). What was expected to be a routine bail release
