Nigeria’s financial technology industry has become one of Africa’s greatest innovation success stories, transforming how millions of people save, transfer and access money. Yet, as fintech companies continue to expand into banking, lending, payments and wealth management, the Central Bank…
For many Nigerians, the 2023 general election did not end when the results were announced. It ended with disappointment, arguments and, for some, the belief that their votes no longer matter. Since then, many have openly declared they will never…
Strengthening a country’s healthcare delivery requires retaining top clinical talent while tapping into global expertise. During a State House reception in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a direct Nigerian diaspora doctors return call, urging medical professionals practicing overseas to…
In less than 24 hours, two high-profile celebrations by Nigerian politicians’ children abroad reignited a conversation that has lingered for years. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike proudly celebrated his daughter’s graduation from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. Hours…
Kidnapping was once considered an occasional crime in Nigeria, largely associated with militancy in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Today, it has evolved into something far more disturbing—a thriving criminal enterprise. Across highways, farms, schools and even urban neighbourhoods, abductions have…
For years, Nigeria has battled two crises simultaneously: insecurity and distrust. While one threatens lives, the other threatens confidence in institutions. The Oyo kidnap incident and subsequent rescue of the school principal and other victims has once again brought both…
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general election, one institution is once again under the spotlight—the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Every election cycle, the commission promises free, fair and credible elections. Every election cycle, Nigerians hope those promises…
In Nigerian politics, power often comes with an expiry date. Governors leave office, ministers are reshuffled, party leaders lose influence and yesterday’s political giants quickly become yesterday’s news. However, one man, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has defied that pattern. More than…
With the gross insecurity crisis plaguing Nigeria, devastating events like kidnappings, Fulani herdsmen terror attacks, and communal violence no longer just evoke shared grief; they ignite a secondary battleground across TV screens, social media platforms, and political stages. What should…
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries across the world, schools are facing one of the biggest educational questions of this generation. Should they prohibit students from using AI tools or teach them how to use them responsibly? The debate…
For years, many educators feared that artificial intelligence would eventually reduce the need for teachers in classrooms. As AI tools become more sophisticated and widely available, concerns about automation replacing human expertise have continued to grow. However, emerging evidence from…
The Federal Government has renewed its urgent appeal to Nigerian nationals living in South Africa. Amidst continuing anti-migrant hostilities, citizens are being urged to join the government-sponsored repatriation flights. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, emphasized that protecting…
The first thing many people think about after a kidnapping is the ransom. The negotiations. The headlines. The government statements. But for the children who survive captivity, the story rarely ends when they regain their freedom. For many Nigerian families,…
Nigeria may still be months away from the 2027 election, but the political temperature is already on the rise. As the elections draws closer, President Bola Tinubu has seized the opportunity to defend his reforms and give Nigerians a reason…
Following the abduction of 39 school children and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, multiple protests have erupted across the nation. The victims have now been held captive for a full month since their abduction.…
