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What was once an occasional pastime is now a lifestyle, a daily routine, and for millions, a misplaced dream of success. From bustling city betting shops to mobile screens in remote villages, this booming enterprise has captured the imagination and the wallets of young Nigerians. Gambling has silently woven itself into the fabric of Nigeria’s ...
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The challenge of unemployment, particularly among young people, remains a critical vulnerability for the Nigerian economy. While recent data indicates a positive trend in the overall national unemployment rate, the situation for youth necessitates a more targeted and aggressive policy intervention focused on skills development. Recent statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for ...
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The proliferation of kidnappings across Nigeria has undeniably grown into a formidable national challenge, one that tests the very foundations of our collective peace and stability. Recent data from SB Morgen, while deeply concerning, serves as a stark reminder of the escalating nature of this crisis. The reported 4,722 abduction incidents between June 2024 and ...
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Across the world, nations are measuring progress not merely by economic figures, but by the quality and longevity of human life. Unfortunately, Nigeria’s latest ranking in the United Nations World Population Prospects report lays bare a painful truth — that for millions of Nigerians, life remains short, harsh, and uncertain. At an average life expectancy ...
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Despite years of advocacy, landmark legislation, and global awareness campaigns, gender inequality remains one of the most persistent barriers to sustainable progress in Nigeria and across Africa. Women constitute half the population, yet they are still critically underrepresented in leadership, politics, business, and science. The fundamental question is no longer whether gender equality is desirable, ...
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The Federal Government’s recent announcement that Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory requirement for admission into Arts and Humanities programs has sparked intense debate across the education sector. This policy, a significant shift in Nigeria’s admission structure in decades, demands a balanced and thoughtful reflection. On one hand, the decision addresses the long-standing frustration ...
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The recent cholera outbreak in Sokoto State, particularly devastating the Tureta Local Government Area (LGA), is a tragic and stark indictment of poor healthcare infrastructure and inadequate sanitation. This crisis, which has claimed numerous lives disproportionately affecting women and children is a painful illustration of society's failure to protect its most vulnerable members. The epicenter ...
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The appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and respected academic, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, offers the commission a rare chance to redeem it's image in the eyes of Nigerians and the international community. It is a moment that demands courage, reform, and integrity. After decades ...
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The sanctity of Nigeria’s traditional institutions is being aggressively undermined by the very people sworn to protect them. This disturbing trend, particularly among some Yoruba monarchs, signals a crisis of moral authority with profound implications for society. The town of Ido Ani in Ondo State was recently thrown into confusion, witnessing a shocking display of ...
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Nigeria’s inflation crisis has surpassed the point of being a temporary challenge; it's a national emergency. Prices for essential goods continue to soar, wages remain stagnant, and the average citizen’s purchasing power has been eroded to the point of despair. What was once a middle-class strain is now a silent epidemic tightening its grip on ...
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Nigeria's persistent dilemma being a major oil exporter that remains heavily dependent on refined fuel imports is an economic paradox that has crippled national development for decades. The solution isn't to build more state-owned mega-projects or continue perpetual importation; it lies in a radical shift in policy: the Federal Government must prioritize supplying locally produced ...
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The Dangote Refinery, with its immense 650,000 barrels per day capacity, is more than just an industrial complex; it represents arguably the single most transformative private investment in Nigeria’s history. Its potential impact on the economy, from foreign exchange savings and job creation to energy self-sufficiency, makes it an undeniable national strategic asset that must ...
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In a true democracy, government fundamentally exists to serve the people. Yet, in Nigeria, politics has relentlessly usurped the role of governance. Our political actors often seem more preoccupied with securing the next election cycle, neutralizing rivals, or calculating short-term political advantage than they are with solving the monumental problems that weigh down ordinary citizens. ...
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Sixty-five years after lowering the Union Jack and raising the Green-White-Green flag, Nigeria remains a nation in search of its full potential. Our independence on October 1, 1960, was more than a transfer of political power; it was a profound promise: a commitment to freedom, prosperity, unity, and leadership within Africa and the black world. ...
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Nigeria is facing a severe crisis of state authority, exemplified by the disastrous qct of engaging in peace deals with criminal bandits. This practice, currently unfolding in places like Katsina State where several local governments have reportedly signed agreements with marauders, is not just a policy error, it is an act of capitulation that compromises ...
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Nigeria’s higher education system has long been marked by a perceived dichotomy between universities and polytechnics. While universities are celebrated for theoretical knowledge and research, polytechnics are often undervalued despite producing skilled, job-ready graduates. Recent developments, such as the upgrading of polytechnics like The Polytechnic Ibadan and Federal Polytechnic Nekede into universities of technology, have ...
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No issue today weighs heavier on Nigerians than insecurity. It has crept into farms, schools, highways, and homes turning daily routines into daily risks. Behind every statistic are people: a father who dares not farm for fear of attack, a student whose school is closed indefinitely, a trader who no longer feels safe in the ...
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Nigeria stands on the precipice of an educational disaster. The global teacher shortage, described by UNESCO as a “ticking time bomb,” has found one of its deepest craters in our country. Unless urgent, radical, and coordinated action is taken, the dream of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 — universal, inclusive, and quality education by 2030 ...
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The six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, which began on March 18, 2025, has officially ended. President Bola Tinubu's proclamation, issued under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution due to a near breakdown of law and order, has now expired. The critical question facing the state and its people is not about the past ...
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Nigeria is once again grappling with the devastating consequences of widespread flooding, a recurring disaster that has claimed 191 lives, displaced 49,205 people, and destroyed 10,663 homes. This tragedy unfolds despite early warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), which had issued a flood alert for numerous states, including Sokoto, Lagos, Edo, and Benue. The ...
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The recent government directive mandating that every bank account holder in Nigeria must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN) by January 2026 has sparked significant concern and debate. While the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) clarifies that the TIN is seamlessly linked to existing IDs like the National Identification Number (NIN) and Corporate Affairs Commission ...
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Another boat has capsized, another mass burial is held, and another community is left in mourning. Yet, despite the recurring tragedies on Nigeria's waterways, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) continues to project an image of progress with statistics that seem disconnected from reality. NIWA's claim of a 70% reduction in waterway accidents rings hollow ...
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Nigeria cannot afford a pay rise for its political elite. The recent proposal by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to increase the salaries of political office holders is not merely an economic misstep; it is a profound moral betrayal. At a time when the nation bleeds from economic suffocation, hyperinflation, and a ...
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As the nation wrestles with the twin challenges of quality education and financial strain, the decisions by Imo and Sokoto states to prohibit lavish graduation ceremonies for nursery and Junior Secondary School (JSS) students stand out as interventions that deserve careful attention. These policies have sparked debate, yet they touch directly on the values we ...
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Nigeria’s debt profile has reached troubling proportions under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now running into its third year. The country’s total public debt has risen to N144.7 trillion, about $94.2 billion, as of December 2024, with domestic debt standing at 51.4 per cent and external debt at 48.6 per cent. The Debt ...
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The Federal Government’s decision to halt the export of unprocessed shea nuts is a long overdue corrective against Nigeria’s economic self-sabotage. For decades, successive administrations have repeated lofty pledges to “diversify the economy” while clinging to a ruinous pattern: shipping raw commodities cheaply and buying back finished products at steep prices. This cycle has drained ...
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The tragedy of missing persons in Nigeria has reached the level of a silent national emergency. Figures released by the International Committee of the Red Cross show that more than 23,659 Nigerians remain unaccounted for, while over 13,595 families endure the torment of uncertainty. These numbers represent fathers who never came home, mothers who vanished ...
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Nigeria faces an educational emergency that can no longer be papered over with conferences and communiqués. The recently concluded KADA EduPACT International Summit 2025 in Kaduna has been celebrated as a beacon of reform, yet celebration alone is insufficient. The nation must scrutinise its lessons, assess their practicality, and commit to genuine implementation across the ...
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The recent increase in passport fees introduced by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has sparked widespread debate among citizens. Many Nigerians are expressing concern about how the new charges will affect travellers, the economy, and the efficiency of the passport application system. This adjustment follows closely on the heels of an ...
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By Idowu Adebomi, Ado Ekiti Ekiti politics has long carried a reputation for intensity, a legacy that can be traced back to the dramatic build-up to the 2003 governorship elections. The contest between incumbent Otunba Niyi Adebayo of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and Chief Peter Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains ...