Nigeria’s Insecurity: When leaders look away, citizens suffer
Every time Nigerians bow their heads in church, they ought to wonder: am I safe enough to pray? That question is no longer rhetorical. Across the country, violence is no…
Two millennia of identity, but sure, english-only will fix education
They say a civilisation that forgets its language is a civilisation leaning dangerously on the balcony rail. Well, in Nigeria today, someone has clearly decided to give that railing a…
Nigeria’s FATF grey List exit is the easy part
After two years of being on the global naughty list for financial misbehaviour, Nigeria has finally been declared fit for polite economic company again. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)…
Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy
Nigeria turning towards prosperity
By Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy In this role, I often feel a mix of emotions: deep pride in our national journey, regret over…
Zakari Minjiyawa
Nigeria’s Conflict Is Not a Genocide
By Zakari U. Mijinyawa Summary: This opinion challenges recent Western claims that Christians in Nigeria are facing genocide. It argues, based on international law, ICC findings, and human rights research,…
The coup that wasn’t and what it says about Nigeria’s democracy
Over the last few days Nigerians have been abuzz. Reports surfaced that middle-rank military officers were plotting to topple President Tinubu. That the national parade for October 1 was cancelled…
Tolu Obamuroh
Tolu Obamuroh and the globalisation of Nigerian young legal talent
Once upon a time, the idea of a Nigerian lawyer becoming a partner at a global firm like White & Case, Clifford Chance, or Baker McKenzie felt like a fairy…
𝐈mpact of new capital gains tax rules on the capital market by Taiwo Oyedele
By Taiwo Oyedele Some stakeholders have expressed concerns regarding the changes introduced to the capital gains tax regime under the new tax reform laws effective from 1 January 2026. This…
Tinubu’s pardon parade and the mockery of Justice
If Nigeria were a Netflix series, the latest episode, “Presidential Pardon: Season Tinubu, Episode 3, Mercy for the Mighty”, would sit neatly under dark comedy. Unfortunately, it’s real life, and…
Uncompleted National Library
Charity for a Library? Abeg, We Deserve Better
If you want to understand the Nigeria's relationship with knowledge, books, and literacy, you don’t need to look too far, just take a drive to the Central Business District in…
