SPORTS betting, once seen as a harmless way to add excitement to watching a match, has become a widespread habit for millions. For many, it remains entertainment. But for others, it spirals into a destructive addiction that affects finances, relationships, careers, and mental health. Understanding the signs, causes, and solutions is crucial in tackling this […]
SINCE the removal of fuel subsidy in May 2023 and the introduction of new tax measures, monthly statutory allocations to Nigerian states have surged to record levels. Between January and June 2025 alone, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed trillions of naira across the six geo-political zones, with the South-South leading at ₦1.56 trillion, […]
EVERY effort Nigeria has made to tackle corruption or alleviate poverty has ended up worsening both. From the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to fuel subsidy regimes, from anti-graft agencies like the EFCC to countless empowerment schemes, the story is the same: lofty promises, disappointing outcomes. The reason is simple—Nigeria has never changed the political […]
IN recent days, reports that some Igbo community leaders in Lagos are considering the installation of an “Obi of Lagos” have sparked heated debate. Many Yoruba voices have described it as a provocation, with some even issuing threats. But before we let emotions run wild, we need to step back and ask ourselves an honest […]
By Olufunke Omoyemi-Baruwa FOREIGN policy once carried a certain mystique: long-term strategies, carefully negotiated alliances, and doctrines that shaped international order for decades. It was statecraft rooted in principles, predictability, and the projection of national interest. Today, that world feels like a relic. In its place is a chaotic landscape where diplomacy often takes a […]
NIGERIAN traders advancing beyond basic strategies often discover that international trading methods don’t always fit local realities. The Naira’s extreme volatility, infrastructural challenges, and political uncertainties demand modified approaches tailored to Nigeria’s unique economic environment. Understanding Local Market Realities Trading techniques that succeed in developed economies—like high-speed scalping—often fail in Nigeria due to issues such […]
AWAY from a repertoire of depressing stories, Nigeria recently recorded some uplifting news. Before the euphoria of the Super Falcons’ 2024 WAFCON triumph could fade, the country had yet another reason to celebrate. The national basketball team, D’Tigress, claimed their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, decisively defeating Mali 78–64 in Rabat, Morocco. Around the […]
The oil-rich South-South region, popularly referred to as the ‘goose that lays the golden eggs’ owing to its huge contributions to the country’s economic development, is now best described as a zone replete with dunghills of abandoned projects. The consequences of incomplete projects, which littered the region, have led to gloom and despair. The deluge […]
In Nigeria, a silent crisis is unfolding: widespread malnutrition is threatening the lives and futures of millions of children. Fueled by poverty, soaring food prices, and exacerbated by climate change and conflict, this issue demands urgent national attention and coordinated action. ROLAND OGBONNAYA, SEGUN OLANIYAN, MICHAEL DAVID and TOYIN ADEBAYO examine the stark realities of Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis, its […]
In Nigeria’s whims-based reward system, the award of $100,000 and more largesse to sports and entertainment stars, but almost nothing for academic laurels, is confounding. Sadly, most of the best graduating brains, budding innovators and inventors in Nigerian public universities are still awarded decades-old prizes ranging from a tuber of yam, a fowl, a basket […]