Editorial

Lessons from Trump’s swift executive actions

The stark contrast between the fast-paced political manoeuvrings of US President Donald Trump and Nigeria’s notoriously slow and bureaucratic political processes cannot be overstated. Upon assuming office, Trump wasted no time, quickly signing a series of executive orders that initiated…

Food crisis: Promises will not feed the populace

The escalating food insecurity in Nigeria is a crisis that continues to worsen, despite the federal government’s repeated assurances and promises. Six months ago, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Abubakar Kyari pledged that food prices would experience significant reductions within…

This ever-rising inflation rate in Nigeria

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s inflation rate has once again risen, from 33.60% in November to 34.8% in December 2024. This continual increase in inflation is a growing concern for the nation, particularly since the current…

 USSD debt dispute and implications 

The long-standing dispute between telecom companies and financial institutions over the N250bn Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debt has finally reached a critical juncture. In a move that underscores the intensifying pressure on telecom operators, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…

Chibok’s terror is our terror

The latest wave of attacks on Chibok community in Borno State by suspected Boko Haram terrorists marks yet another dark chapter in a long history of suffering and terror in the region. The devastation inflicted by these attacks—most recently in…

Death trap roads: A national emergency

Nigeria’s road infrastructure has deteriorated to the point where it can no longer be regarded as a mere transportation issue; it has become a full-blown national emergency. The latest report from SB Morgem Intelligence paints a grim picture of the…

Can the opposition unite to topple APC in 2027?

As Nigerians prepare for the 2027 general elections, the political landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with various factions and political leaders making strategic moves to challenge the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Opposition parties have faced significant…

Near seamless change of old Naira notes

The attempts by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to forcibly replace certain denominations of the Naira without adequate preparation remain a dark chapter in Nigeria’s economic history. The policy, which resulted in a severe…

Vigilance in the wake of tragic accidents

The recent spate of road accidents in Lagos and Ibadan has once again underscored the pressing need for road safety reforms, vehicle maintenance, and more responsible driving. The tragic incidents on Wednesday—one involving a commercial bus in Oshodi, Lagos State,…