Freed Oyo pupils and their teacher It is a welcome relief that the kidnapped students and teachers of Oriire community have finally been released. However, their freedom should not be taken to mean that life has returned to normal for…

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and Lord of all creation — may the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon the…

In every organisation there are people who merely occupy positions and those who multiply value. The difference is usually their mindset. Your qualifications may get you the job, but it is the value you bring on board that will determines…

Moussa Tchangari. © Photo: Aurora info On 3 December, 2024, my good friend and comrade, Moussa Tchangari, was arrested at his home in Niamey by plain-clothed officers. He was later charged with “criminal association in connection with a terrorist enterprise,”…

The publication, covering a timeline of twenty-three years, had been in the public domain for months. It was neither a new UNICEF report nor an assessment of the reforms now underway in Nigeria. The estimates relate principally to a period…

Many people spend their lives complaining. They complain that they don’t have certain things because others treated them unfairly. They blame their struggles on bad circumstances, bad leadership, or even marrying the wrong person. For many, blaming others becomes a…

The most encouraging thing about the nutrition financing initiative is not that it addresses a ₦500 billion funding gap. It is that it reflects a growing recognition that Nigeria’s challenges are interconnected and that their solutions must be as well……

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State. The decision to proceed with a second airport therefore appears to rest more on aspirational narratives of future industrial agglomeration than on demonstrated current or near-term traffic fundamentals. Even setting that aside, claims that…

The feisty debate over First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comment on akara, roasted corn, and kulikuli, while discussing the Federal Government’s economic programme, is still stirring up a strong aroma, much like the smell of any of these popular local snacks.…

The experience of the past three years suggests, however, that reforms on this scale can achieve more than better health outcomes. By creating a more coherent health system, attracting investment, expanding domestic manufacturing, strengthening human capital and building scientific and…

USAID’s Exit from Nigeria Prior to USAID’s exit from the Nigerian development and humanitarian programming space in January 2025, the Mission was the country’s largest international development funder, outstripping all other bilaterals including the European Union. USAID was on record…

In Hadejia, Nigeria has taken more than a step towards building new institutions. It has offered a glimpse into a future where technology, research, entrepreneurship, and compassionate healthcare work together to improve lives, stimulate economic growth, and accelerate sustainable national…

There is a saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Yet countless people continue to ignore this simple principle. No legitimate investment doubles your money within weeks. No sustainable business consistently guarantees outrageous returns…

Participants at the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, Geneva, Switzerland. The real breakthrough this week may not be another frontier model… It may be something even more valuable: A shared commitment that artificial intelligence should become not only…

…let us retire the annual ritual of outrage over the ₦17.45 billion. We should note properly: it is a modest service charge on a trade that Nigeria disciplined and guaranteed years ago, not evidence that our neighbours are fleecing us.…