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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Nation Grappling with Identity and Leadership RECENT polling data highlights a complex and increasingly uneasy relationship between Americans and the presidency of Donald Trump. According to the survey, more respondents describe themselves as “ashamed” than “proud” of the current administration—a framing that reflects not just political disagreement, but a deeper sense of national introspection. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Clarifying a Common Legal Misconception IN everyday language, the terms evidence and exhibit are often used interchangeably. However, within the legal system, the distinction between the two is both technical and significant, shaping how courts evaluate facts and reach decisions. Legal practitioners emphasise that misunderstanding these concepts can lead to confusion about how cases are […]
Seven States to Experience Prolonged Power Cuts ELECTRICITY consumers across seven northern states are set to endure weeks of disrupted power supply following a planned outage on a major transmission line. The affected states—Plateau, Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, and Yobe—will experience intermittent blackouts from 9 April to 22 May 2026, as part of a […]