Investigative & Human-Focused A Life Cut Short: Obiademoh’s Story TWELVE-YEAR-OLD Obiademoh (not his real name) was a vibrant boy with a passion for soccer and tinkering with gadgets. His dream of becoming an engineer was suddenly shattered on 22 February 2025, when he developed a sore throat and fever while at King’s College, Victoria Island […]
A Crisis That Refuses to Fade NIGERIA’S housing deficit has evolved from a policy challenge into a national emergency. Estimates placing the shortfall at over 20 million housing units—possibly rising to 28 million—underscore a crisis that has persisted across decades of shifting administrations and unfulfilled promises. Rapid urbanisation, population growth, and economic pressures have combined […]
An Epidemic Hiding in Plain Sight NIGERIA’S drug abuse crisis has reached alarming proportions, yet its response remains dangerously inadequate. With nearly 14.3 million drug users and fewer than 200 treatment centres—most ill-equipped for addiction care—the country faces a public health challenge of staggering scale. Despite intensified enforcement, drugs remain cheap, accessible and socially […]
Why Nigerians Are Pushing Back Against New Tax Laws NIGERIA’S new tax laws were officially slated to take effect on January 1, but rather than signalling a smooth reform process, their rollout has ignited intense resistance, scepticism and debate across economic, legal and civic spaces. From labour activists and civil society groups to economists and […]
The Long Road to 2027 How Nigeria’s Political Future Is Being Negotiated Quietly ELECTIONS in Nigeria do not begin with campaign posters or rallies. They begin much earlier, in silence. The absence of noise should not be mistaken for inactivity. On the contrary, the most consequential political manoeuvres often occur […]
THE RETURN OF ARTS WRITING AND THE REINVENTION OF FILM REGULATION Husseini, Arts Writers and the Case for a Smarter Creative Economy The rebirth of the Arts and Culture Writers Association could not have come at a more critical moment for Nigeria’s creative economy. For Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director of the National Film and […]
Festive Boom Reveals Nigeria’s Tourism Promise—and Its Limits NIGERIA’S tourism industry recorded a significant upswing during the 2025 festive season, driven largely by the “Detty December” phenomenon and a strong influx of diaspora visitors. Tour operators across Lagos and other key destinations reported heightened activity as Nigerians abroad returned home to […]
EVERY January 15, Nigeria pauses—at least symbolically—to honour the men and women who paid the ultimate price in defence of our nation. Wreaths are laid, trumpets are sounded, and the flame of the unknown soldier flickers as a reminder of sacrifices etched permanently into our national memory. But once the ceremonies end, once the cameras […]