The impasse surrounding Nigeria’s airport concession requires not merely political will but institutional innovation, transparent processes, and genuine multi-stakeholder engagement. Moving forward demands learning from both international successes and Nigeria’s own historical failures while crafting solutions responsive to the nation’s unique context and constraints. This pathway necessarily involves the coordinated participation of all three arms

The morning air hung heavy with purpose as three distinguished members of the International Human Rights Commission made their way through the bustling streets of Ikeja, Lagos State. Their destination was the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, where the foundations of community cooperation would be strengthened through dialogue and mutual understanding. In its bids to

Nigeria’s energy landscape has been characterized by unprecedented disruptions affecting millions of consumers across the nation. Two critical developments have converged to create a perfect storm of energy insecurity involving the recent strike by electricity workers targeting the Transmission Company of Nigeria and electricity distribution companies, alongside ongoing supply disruptions between gas distributors and Dangote

Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí claimed her third consecutive women’s Ballon d’Or on Monday night, while Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé captured his first men’s award.  The 28-year-old French winger was recognized for his starring role in PSG’s record-breaking season, helping secure multiple trophies. Bonmatí continues her dominance in women’s football, extending Spain’s remarkable five-year streak of Ballon

Nigeria’s Climate Crossroads: Shettima’s High-Stakes UN Mission The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to be held in New York, United States of America, from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025.  Shettima, representing

Last Saturday, Nigerian students made history. From a classroom in Abuja, they reached 408 kilometers above Earth to speak directly with NASA astronaut Dr. Zena Cardman aboard the International Space Station. This wasn’t fiction—it was Africa’s first-ever live contact with an astronaut in orbit, and it was led by Nigerian youth. Facilitated by the National

On 26 June 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the four Tax Reform Bills into law, fundamentally transforming how Nigerians interact with their tax system. The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 represents the most comprehensive overhaul of the country’s tax framework in recent memory, but beneath its promise of simplification lies a troubling reality that effectively

In a nation striving to emerge from the shadows of economic instability, the decision by the Dangote Refinery to sell fuel directly to fuel stations across Nigeria represents more than a business maneuver. It stands as a bold declaration of intent to reshape the country’s energy landscape. This move, however, has ignited fierce opposition from

The International Monetary Fund’s recent upgrade of Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 3.4 percent for 2025 and 3.2 percent for 2026 reflects a cautious optimism that demands deeper scrutiny, a sentiment that finds reinforcement in the World Bank’s parallel assessments. While the IMF’s upward revision from previous estimates signals recognition of recent policy reforms, these