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 […]
Background: What Triggered the Rejoinder THE rejoinder appears to stem from a growing political exchange within Delta State’s Warri axis ahead of the 2027 elections. At the centre of the dispute are two camps: Supporters of Dr. Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, a technocrat and political actor with roots in public sector institutions and grassroots mobilisation. Allies […]
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 […]
Rising Tensions in the Middle East: Oil, Power, and the Fragile Path to Peace A Region on Edge THE Middle East is once again at the centre of global uncertainty as tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel intensify. What began as a series of military exchanges has evolved into a complex geopolitical standoff, […]
Probe Uncovers Deep Structural Failures A new investigative report has revealed systemic corruption, overcrowding, and institutional weaknesses within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), raising concerns about the state of justice and human rights in the country. The findings were presented in Abuja by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, during a regional […]