By UGOJI MAXIMILLIAN Historical Context: The End of Military Dominance NIGERIA’S political evolution has been shaped by alternating periods of military and civilian rule. The transition in 1999, which brought Olusegun Obasanjo to power, marked the end of prolonged military governance and the beginning of the Fourth Republic. Military regimes, led by figures such as Ibrahim […]
By HENRY OGHENEVWETA GRADEONE Nigeria’s Borrowing Debate: Between Political Rhetoric and Fiscal Reality A fresh wave of debate over Nigeria’s mounting public debt has been triggered by remarks from former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, who questioned the scale and impact of government borrowing across successive administrations. In a widely circulated statement, Melaye drew a sharp […]
Inside Iran’s Emerging ‘Toll Economy’ in the Strait of Hormuz A quiet but consequential shift appears to be unfolding in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors—the Strait of Hormuz—where Iran is reportedly imposing informal transit charges on oil tankers, redefining both maritime security and global oil trade norms. According to multiple sources cited […]
A Signature That Changed an Industry IN 2007, the sale of the Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) became one of the most controversial transactions in the country’s privatisation history. Built with over $3 billion in public investment, the plant was sold for $250 million, raising concerns about valuation, transparency, and due process. This case […]
Oil, Conflict and Power: Analysing Trump’s Position on Iran A Controversial Declaration STATEMENTS by Donald Trump indicating an intention to secure control over Iran’s oil resources have triggered widespread debate across diplomatic, legal, and economic circles. The remarks, made in the context of escalating tensions, have been interpreted by critics as unusually direct, raising concerns […]
By MUHAMMAD ABDUL AZEEZ Between Data and Politics: Africa’s Economic Confidence Debate Okonjo-Iweala’s Numbers and Their Political Echoes A recent assertion by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has stirred more than economic reflection—it has triggered political undertones. By stating that Africa sends only 6% of its exports to the United States and sources just 4% of its imports from […]
Democracy and the Push for Energy Reform NIGERIA’S transition to civilian rule in 1999 brought renewed focus on infrastructure, particularly electricity. In Lagos, Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu positioned power reform as a central pillar of his administration’s agenda. A key component of this strategy was a partnership with Enron, designed to deliver stable electricity supply […]
Understanding the Post-Retirement Limits of Judges IN Nigeria’s legal system, the transition from the bench to retirement comes with strict limitations. One of the most significant is the inability of retired judges to return to courtroom advocacy. Although judges are typically drawn from the ranks of experienced lawyers, their judicial service creates a permanent ethical […]
When Technology Collides with Legal Standards A High Court ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye has spotlighted the limits of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings, following the dismissal of a court application found to have been generated using AI tools. The court not only rejected the application but also ruled that its deficiencies were so […]
Objections as the Backbone of Fair Trials WITHIN adversarial legal systems, courtroom proceedings are governed by strict evidentiary and procedural rules. One of the most visible enforcement tools is the objection—a mechanism through which lawyers challenge perceived irregularities during trial. When a lawyer raises an objection, the judge is immediately called upon to rule on […]