By Clement Abayomi Africa is experiencing a fresh surge of investments, with Nigeria becoming the centre for global capital. After years of economic instability, the continent now presents opportunities that are too attractive to be dismissed by investors. In response to why investors are (re)turning to Africa and Nigeria, analysts have pointed out that a combination of structural factors, population patterns, and political reforms is the major driver of such…

Hails education as ‘passport to prosperity’ – Sanwo-Olu By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah When the ribbon was cut on 21st of October, 2025, at the Ojo campus of Lagos State University (LASU), the commissioning of the new library complex marked more than the opening of bricks; it emblemed a bold statement of intent. Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu paused at the threshold of the new building (library complex), which bears his name, and said,…

By Clement Abayomi Politics in Nigeria is not just a contest of ambitions; it is a site of power wherein obtaining seats is as costly as it is competitive. In most cases, money speaks louder than manifestos, and connections with powerful people usually count more than having a political vision. Campaigns, rallies, and adverts all cost huge amounts that only a few people can afford. So, engaging in politics in…

By Clement Abayomi Now, let’s face it. Nigeria might have a reputation for being a lively place to live, but there’s no denying that safety is one of the top priorities for anyone choosing to live in a place. Think: Would you choose to live in a lively, beautiful environment plagued by (deathly) insecurity? Soonest, 2025 will be closing its 365 chapters, but Nigeria still struggles with balancing both urban…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  Once again, Nigeria’s academic landscape is disrupted. On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declared a two-week warning strike, citing government inaction on long-pending issues. According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, ASUU’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced that the union would “withdraw their services with effect from midnight on Monday, 13 October 2025.” Piwuna gave a clear warning that if…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  If you take a walk through any major Nigerian city today, say Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and others, it is almost impossible to miss the massive banners, posters, and billboards announcing church crusades, miracle nights, or “prophetic encounters.” These are the visible footprints of Nigeria’s booming Pentecostal movement, where spiritual leadership and celebrity culture increasingly intertwine. In this same Nigeria, you’ll see pastors with millions of social-media…

By Jeremiah Aminu Throughout the course of history, Africa has witnessed the emergence of different governmental systems in the course of its political evolution. In the pre-colonial era, for instance, monarchy (both constitutional and absolute) served as the dominant system of governance whereby a king, queen, or emperor directed the political operations of different empires. Following the partial displacement of this system of government by colonial rule in the 19th…

By Sakariyah Ridwanullah While a good number of Nigerians think about how to Japa to another country in search of greener pasture, some are busy researching the most affordable states to live in Nigeria, where life is cheaper than their current destinations. So as you’re thinking of settling down in a particular state, confirm which of the states you can afford to live in. With inflation biting hard across the…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah As the year winds down, Nigeria’s cultural calendar ignites with the phenomenon known as Dirty December – a month-long extravaganza of festivities, music, and communal revelry that transforms the nation into a hub of unbridled celebration. Coined from the Pidgin term “detty,” implying a “dirty” or carefree letting loose, this season draws millions, including diaspora returnees, to partake in concerts, carnivals, and gatherings across states. However, amid…

By Jeremiah Aminu Since the dawn of time, humanity has been driven by the curiosity to explain the mysteries that characterise the very fabric of existence. It is this curiosity that has prompted humankind to make cutting-edge discoveries that provide explanations concerning bizarre phenomena and places such as the operational process of time and space, gravity, stories about mysterious locations (one of which is the Bermuda Triangle), and many other…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah The Nigerian state has subsidised petrol since the 1970s, keeping pump prices artificially low to protect citizens from global oil shocks. But the books tell a darker story. According to the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), between 2005 and 2021 the country spent ₦13.697 trillion on subsidies. NEITI’s 2022 Executive Secretary, Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, explained that this amount could have built at least three modern refineries…

By Clement Abayomi Think about it. When Nigerians discuss democracy, the gist no longer finds expression in Abraham Lincoln’s _“government of the people, by the people, for the people”_. Instead, it goes straight to Aso Rock in forms of biting criticisms. What does this suggest for the pillars of Nigeria’s democracy, specifically Nigerian leaders? It is not untrue to say that a country’s National Assembly is the backbone of its…