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Between Unity & Self-Rule: Examining The Northern Paradox
By SOLOMON SUNDAY AZI The Politics of Autonomy in Northern Nigeria DEBATES over autonomy, federalism, and national unity have once again moved to the centre of Nigeria’s political discourse. Recent commentaries and public arguments have spotlighted what some analysts describe as a contradiction in the posture of the “core North” — a loosely defined political bloc […]
Akwa Ibom’s Revenue Explosion: Progress Or Transparency Gap?
A Historic Revenue Upswing AKWA Ibom State has witnessed an unprecedented fiscal upswing under Governor Umo Eno, recording over ₦2.53 trillion in revenue within 32 months of his administration. Official data drawn from audited accounts, budget performance reports, and FAAC allocations confirm that the state’s earnings between May 2023 and December 2025 exceed the total […]
NNPC Limited Signs MoU With Chinese Firms To Expand Gas Infrastructure
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE NNPC, China Gas, PCCS Seal Tripartite Deal NNPC Limited has entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Gas Holdings Limited and Peiyang Chemical Singapore PTE Ltd (PCCS) to advance Nigeria’s natural gas infrastructure and deepen collaboration across the gas value chain. The agreement was signed at NNPC’s headquarters in […]
Fixed-Income Rally Reshapes Nigeria’s FX Market
Foreign Capital Returns to Nigeria NIGERIA’S foreign exchange market opened 2026 on firmer ground, buoyed by a sharp resurgence in offshore portfolio investment that has strengthened liquidity and steadied the naira. Latest data from FMDQ Securities Exchange show total FX supply rose 7 percent month-on-month to $3.0 billion, marking a second consecutive month of recovery. […]
Prosperity Gospel & Power Politics: Reassessing A Controversial Claim
A Viral Claim Rekindles an Old Debate A recent commentary by Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has reignited debate over the historical roots of prosperity Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa. In a widely circulated social media thread, Hundeyin argues that the rise of the Prosperity Gospel across Black Africa was not merely a theological evolution but part […]
Geography or Geopolitics? Unpacking The Niger Delta Debate
By FRANCIS RAPHEAL BIOBARAKUMA A Debate Beyond Social Media RENEWED arguments over the meaning and scope of the “Niger Delta” have resurfaced in public discourse, exposing longstanding misconceptions about geography, governance structures and separatist history in southern Nigeria. At the centre of the debate are three often conflated concepts: the Niger Delta as a geographical formation, […]
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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. […]
INEC Releases Full Schedule For 2027 General Elections
Presidential, NASS Polls Hold February 20 THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Nigeria’s next presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday 20 February 2027, while governorship and state Assembly elections will follow on Saturday 6 March 2027. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, announced the timetable at a press conference in Abuja, stating that the […]
INEC Seeks ₦873 Billion, Defends Budget Before National Assembly
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN ₦873bn Proposal for 2027 Polls THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total of ₦873.778 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, citing rising operational, technological and logistical demands. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while defending the commission’s 2026 budget proposal before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral […]
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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 […]
Valentine Market Booms As Men Outspend Women 15 To 1
Season of Romance Boosts Retail Sales RETAILERS in Lagos are witnessing a significant Valentine season boom, driven largely by male shoppers who have dominated gift purchases across the city. Traders interviewed at shopping malls, roadside outlets and online stores estimate that for every female buyer, approximately 15 men have made purchases this week. Items in […]
Fuel Price Cut: Dangote Reduces Gantry Rate By ₦25 Per Litre
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ₦25 per litre. The refinery announced on Tuesday that the price had been cut from ₦799 per litre to ₦774 per litre, with the new rate taking immediate effect nationwide. The adjustment was […]
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Between Unity & Self-Rule: Examining The Northern Paradox
By SOLOMON SUNDAY AZI The Politics of Autonomy in Northern Nigeria DEBATES over autonomy, federalism, and national unity have once again moved to the centre of Nigeria’s political discourse. Recent commentaries and public arguments have spotlighted what some analysts describe as a contradiction in the posture of the “core North” — a loosely defined political bloc […]
Prosperity Gospel & Power Politics: Reassessing A Controversial Claim
A Viral Claim Rekindles an Old Debate A recent commentary by Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has reignited debate over the historical roots of prosperity Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa. In a widely circulated social media thread, Hundeyin argues that the rise of the Prosperity Gospel across Black Africa was not merely a theological evolution but part […]
Media Awards Boost Oborevwori’s 2027 Prospects — Aide
Recognition and Political Calculus RECENT honours bestowed on Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, by two national newspapers have injected fresh momentum into discussions surrounding the 2027 governorship race, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters, Hon. Francis Obule. Governor Oborevwori was recognised separately by The Telegraph and Leadership Newspaper for what the publications […]
Between History & Politics: The Niger Delta–Biafra Divide Revisited
By FRANCIS RAPHEAL BIOBARAKUMA A Foreign Comment, A Local Firestorm RECENT remarks by U.S. Congressman Riley Moore about raising concerns before former President Donald Trump over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria—and floating the possibility of territorial division as a protective measure—have triggered renewed conversations about self-determination within Nigeria. Although no formal U.S. policy shift has been […]