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New Boxing Ring Sparks Sports Revival In Akwa Ibom
A New Push for Sporting Excellence in Akwa Ibom AKWA Ibom State has reinforced its commitment to sports development with the unveiling of a newly constructed Olympic-size boxing ring, a facility expected to elevate training standards and competitive preparation for athletes across the state. The development is part of a broader sports revitalisation agenda aimed […]
Why Naming Terrorism Financiers Matters: Inside Nigeria’s Accountability Gap
A War on Terror With a Missing Financial Front NIGERIA’S long-running battle against insurgency has largely been defined by military operations, arrests, and periodic claims of degraded terrorist capacity. Yet, beneath the visible battlefield lies a quieter and arguably more decisive front: the financial networks that sustain extremist violence. Security and policy experts cited in […]
Progress For Some, Pressure For Others: The Uneven Geography Of Data Centres
A Digital Backbone With a Physical Footprint ACROSS the United States and other advanced digital economies, data centres have become one of the fastest-growing forms of industrial infrastructure. They are the silent engines behind cloud storage, artificial intelligence systems, streaming platforms, financial transactions, and the everyday functioning of the internet. But behind the seamless experience […]
African Women Creatives Make Historic Cannes Debut
A Landmark Moment for African Women in Film A historic cultural milestone is unfolding as a coalition of African women creatives prepares to make a significant impact at the globally renowned Cannes Film Festival. Representing 10 African countries, the delegation signals a powerful shift in visibility, inclusion, and narrative ownership within the international film industry. […]
Price, Poverty & Piracy: The Economics Driving Console Hacking In Nigeria
A Gaming Culture Shaped by Economic Reality ACROSS Nigeria’s growing gaming community, a quiet but widespread practice continues to redefine how players engage with global entertainment platforms: the jailbreaking of PlayStation consoles produced by Sony. For many Nigerian gamers, this is not framed as piracy or ethical compromise, but as economic necessity. In a country […]
Modern Marriage & The Silent Burden On Men
By COLLINS TEUREY The Quiet Strain Many Men Don’t Voice THERE is a conversation many men are not having publicly—not because it does not exist, but because cultural expectations have conditioned silence. In many societies, men are still taught to endure, to “man up,” and to carry emotional and financial burdens without complaint. Yet beneath that […]
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Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Bwala Says Past Criticism Of Tinubu Is ‘Politics’, Defends Al Jazeera Appearance
Bwala Responds to Interview Backlash SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to criticism that followed his recent interview on Al Jazeera, stating that he remains ready to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before any interviewer anywhere in the world. Bwala spoke on Saturday for […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
Business
Nigeria Slashes Car Import Duties In New 2026 Fiscal Measures
Government Unveils New Fiscal Direction THE Federal Government has approved a set of fiscal policy measures for 2026, including reductions in import tariffs on vehicles and other essential goods, as part of efforts to stimulate economic activity and ease cost pressures. The measures, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), are aimed at aligning Nigeria’s […]
From Banking To Tech: Meet The Women Shaping Nigeria’s Future
Spotlight on Women Driving National Transformation THE Guardian Woman Festival 2026 has once again placed the spotlight on women making significant strides across Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape, culminating in the recognition of seven outstanding achievers. Hosted at the iconic Federal Palace Hotel, the festival’s closing ceremony celebrated not just individual accomplishments but the broader impact of […]
Sweet Profits, Bitter Fallout: Cocoa Market Reset Hits Growers Hard
When the Cocoa Boom Fades — A Reality Check for West Africa’s Farmers From Windfall to Wake-Up Call THE dramatic rise and fall of global cocoa prices has delivered a sobering lesson for West Africa’s agricultural economies. After peaking at an unprecedented $12,000 per metric ton in 2024, prices have now retreated to around $3,200—close […]
Pay to Belong: The Hidden Cost of Governance In Nigeria
The Cost of Governance — When Public Services Become Luxury Goods A Nation of Rising Costs and Shrinking Access IN recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a steady escalation in the cost of accessing basic government services—from international passports and driver’s licences to vehicle registration and cargo processing. What authorities describe as “reforms” aimed at efficiency […]
Politics
Why Naming Terrorism Financiers Matters: Inside Nigeria’s Accountability Gap
A War on Terror With a Missing Financial Front NIGERIA’S long-running battle against insurgency has largely been defined by military operations, arrests, and periodic claims of degraded terrorist capacity. Yet, beneath the visible battlefield lies a quieter and arguably more decisive front: the financial networks that sustain extremist violence. Security and policy experts cited in […]
Defending Leaders Or Defending Failure? Nigeria’s Loyalty Dilemma
By BONIFACE UZOMA CHILAKA The Emotional Weight of Political Belonging IN Nigeria’s political landscape, loyalty is rarely neutral. It is often shaped by history, identity, and a sense of collective struggle. For many, defending a political leader from one’s region or ethnic group is seen as a form of solidarity. But what happens when that […]
INEC Postpones Voter Revalidation Exercise After Mounting Concerns
INEC Suspends Planned Nationwide Exercise THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, shifting the exercise to a period after the 2027 general elections. The decision, announced following a meeting between the commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), effectively halts preparations for what was initially scheduled to run from […]
Tensions Rise In Aniocha South Over Claims Of Community Land Seizures
Renewed Allegations Over Land Ownership in Delta Community FRESH tensions have emerged in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, following renewed allegations of land grabbing, intimidation, and destruction of farmlands involving disputed parcels of community land. The Young Nigerian Rights Organization, led by activist Comrade Victor Ojei, has rejected claims by the […]