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Niger Delta Games Storm Benin With Grand Opening
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Delegations Arrive as Action Begins BENIN City comes alive today as the 2nd Niger Delta Games officially get underway at the historic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. In the build-up to the opening ceremony, delegations from participating states arrived in quick succession at the Games Village located within the Benson Idahosa University campus. […]
Power Without Exit: Africa’s Sit-Tight Syndrome
The Illusion of Stability FOR decades, several African nations have been governed by leaders whose tenures stretch back to the Cold War era. Their defenders argue that experience brings stability. Their critics counter that extended rule has entrenched patronage systems, weakened institutions and slowed economic reform. The facts are stark. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has […]
Between Promise & Performance: The Untold Story Of NCAT’s Dormant B737 Simulator
By FIDELUS ZWANSON The Investment Meant to Transform Aviation Training IN 2020, the Federal Government unveiled what was meant to be a game-changer for Nigeria’s aviation sector: a Boeing 737-NG full-flight simulator installed at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria. The simulator, procured for roughly $21 million, was not simply equipment. It was […]
FCT Area Council Polls: Meet The Front-Runners Across Six Councils
The Stakes in Nigeria’s Capital AS residents of the Federal Capital Territory prepare for the 21 February Area Council elections, attention is turning to the candidates vying to govern the six councils that make up the territory — Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali. Unlike Nigeria’s 36 states, the FCT […]
Federal High Court Halts Disbursement Of MCSN Levy Payments
Interim Injunction Granted in Lagos JUSTICE Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has issued an interim Mareva injunction freezing copyright levy funds payable to the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN). The order restrains the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and no fewer than 20 commercial banks from disbursing or releasing the […]
Comparing Eras: Public Frustration Fuels Governance Debate
By IKHIDE R IKHELOA Resurfacing Comparisons Between Military and Civilian Rule A fresh wave of public commentary comparing Nigeria’s military era with its current democratic experience has reignited debate about governance, corruption and accountability. Recent opinion pieces circulating online have drawn parallels between the late Sani Abacha, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most controversial […]
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Telcos Insist Nigeria Ready For E-Transmission As Tinubu Defends Electoral Act Amendment
Tinubu Signs Amendment, Questions Tech Capacity PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, maintaining that credible elections depend more on effective management than on real-time electronic transmission of results. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said elections are ultimately determined by designated electoral officials, not computers. While acknowledging debates […]
Study Details How Satire Fueled Viral Falsehood Linked To Fani-Kayode
Research Examines Viral Misinformation Episode A newly published academic study has examined how a satirical article was amplified by former Aviation Minister and ambassadorial nominee Femi Fani-Kayode, triggering widespread media coverage and even legislative attention in Nigeria. The study, titled “7,221 Refrigerated Human Penises”: Examining Nigerian Media’s Failure to Verify a Sensational, “Credible” Satirical Story, […]
2027 Reforms: Lawmakers Dismiss Claims Of Electronic Voting Shift
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU Senate Explains Limits of Electronic Transmission in Electoral Bill Review THE Senate has clarified that the electronic transmission of election results does not amount to electronic voting, stating that Nigeria has yet to adopt an e-voting system and that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) currently lacks the capacity to conduct one. […]
Business
VAT Removal Won’t Cut Soaring Rents, Real Estate Experts Warn
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Rising Rents, Growing Frustration AMID growing public anger over escalating housing costs, real estate stakeholders have warned that removing VAT on land and rent will not deliver meaningful relief to tenants. Although the Federal Government has exempted VAT on land, buildings and rent under the current tax framework, property professionals argue that rental […]
NDIC Strengthens Safety Net for Small Savers
THE Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has intensified efforts to reassure small savers that their bank deposits remain secure, even if financial institutions encounter difficulties. At a town hall engagement in Lagos, NDIC officials highlighted the importance of public awareness in sustaining confidence in the banking system. Managing Director Thompson Sunday, represented by Adedayo Olukoya, Director […]
Import Policy Sparks Crisis As Rice Farmers Count Heavy Losses
By TINA TOLUTOPE NO fewer than 3,500 rice farmers in major producing states may quit cultivation following losses estimated at over ₦93 billion, an agriculture stakeholder has warned. Mr. Fatai Afolabi, a prominent member of the Plantation Owners Forum of Nigeria (POFON) and sustainability consultant, disclosed this in Lagos during discussions on Nigeria’s food strategy […]
As Crops Rot, Farmers Lose: Why Storage & Logistics Hold The Key
FOR years, Nigeria’s agricultural policy conversations have centred on increasing production—more hectares cultivated, higher yields per acre, expanded input distribution. Yet, across the country’s crop and livestock value chains, stakeholders warn that the most damaging losses occur not in the field, but after harvest. Weak storage systems, fragile logistics networks, limited processing capacity and rising […]
Politics
FCT Area Council Polls: Meet The Front-Runners Across Six Councils
The Stakes in Nigeria’s Capital AS residents of the Federal Capital Territory prepare for the 21 February Area Council elections, attention is turning to the candidates vying to govern the six councils that make up the territory — Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali. Unlike Nigeria’s 36 states, the FCT […]
Comparing Eras: Public Frustration Fuels Governance Debate
By IKHIDE R IKHELOA Resurfacing Comparisons Between Military and Civilian Rule A fresh wave of public commentary comparing Nigeria’s military era with its current democratic experience has reignited debate about governance, corruption and accountability. Recent opinion pieces circulating online have drawn parallels between the late Sani Abacha, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most controversial […]
Internal Power Play Shapes Delta APC Congress Talks
By AGHOGHO ABRAHAM OROTOMAH Consensus Model Under Scrutiny THE adoption of consensus candidates ahead of local government congresses has sparked debate within Delta State’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Ughelli North Local Government Area at the centre of the conversation. Party insiders describe the situation in Ughelli North as a potential template for […]
Delta North Politics In Flux As Okowa’s 2027 Rumours Stir Debate
By SEN RICH KAY Early Ripples Ahead of 2027 POLITICAL discussions in Delta State have intensified following reports that former governor Ifeanyi Okowa may be exploring a return to the National Assembly in 2027. According to multiple local sources, a recent meeting in Owa Alero Ward, Ika North East Local Government Area, reportedly revealed internal divisions […]