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Tax reforms must deliver more than rhetoric

Tax reforms must deliver more than rhetoric

Nigeria may be entering a new fiscal era following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signing of four significant tax reform bills into law. These include the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill. Together, they signal an ambitious ...

Nigeria’s hunger crisis demands proactive action, not rituals

From the battlefield to the courtroom, Nigerians deserve better

Lessons from Iran-Israel tensions

The crisis of teacher qualification in Nigeria must be confronted

Why Nigeria needs stronger parties, not just more of them

The price of ignoring due diligence

The price of ignoring due diligence

Once again, the Nigerian public is confronted with the bitter consequences of misplaced trust and hasty financial decisions, as evidenced by the arraignment of Green Eagles Agri Business Solutions Limited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The company, now facing charges before a Federal High Court in Lagos, allegedly operated an unlicensed collective ...

NRBVN alone won’t fix Nigeria’s foreign exchange crisis

NRBVN alone won’t fix Nigeria’s foreign exchange crisis

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest move to deepen diaspora engagement through the introduction of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) is, on the surface, a welcome gesture towards harnessing diaspora potential. Yet, as with many well-meaning initiatives before it, enthusiasm must be tempered with realism, and above all, institutional integrity. What Nigeria ...

Nigeria at 26: The challenge of sustaining true democracy

Nigeria at 26: The challenge of sustaining true democracy

As Nigeria marks a significant milestone of 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, Nigerians are keenly observing whether the government will rise to the challenge of fulfilling the public’s expectations in fostering genuine democratic governance. The struggle for democracy has come at an enormous cost, with countless lives lost and sacrifices made. The annulment of the ...

Education deserves more than lip service

Education deserves more than lip service

The Nigerian government's current stance on education, while perhaps unintended, is increasingly perceived as both deeply concerning and counterproductive. Under President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, there have been hopeful words and ambitious promises. Yet in practice, education appears to be slipping down the priority list, and the implications of this trend cannot be overstated. ...

The need for equity in N50bn varsity disbursement

The need for equity in N50bn varsity disbursement

The Nigerian university system once again finds itself on the precipice of unrest not because of underfunding, which has become a perennial issue, but due to disagreement over the sharing formula of a long-anticipated intervention fund. The Federal Government’s recent decision to release ₦50 billion to address longstanding earned allowances of university staff was welcomed ...

The 10th Assembly must serve Nigerians, not the Presidency

The 10th Assembly must serve Nigerians, not the Presidency

Two years into its tenure, the 10th National Assembly has proven itself to be neither a vibrant legislative force nor a true representation of the Nigerian people. What ought to be the cornerstone of democracy has instead become an echo chamber of executive power, reciting slogans, approving policies without scrutiny, and evading the most basic ...

Nigeria’s vaccine crisis

Nigeria’s vaccine crisis

As the world commemorated World Immunisation Week 2025 with the hopeful theme, “Immunisation for all is humanly possible,” Nigeria was faced with a sobering reality: 2.1 million children across the country remain unvaccinated. These so-called “zero-dose” children—infants who have not received even a single routine immunisation—now place Nigeria at the top of a global list ...

Beyond condolences: FG must confront escalating violence in Benue, Plateau

Beyond condolences: FG must confront escalating violence in Benue, Plateau

The wave of violence sweeping across Benue, Plateau, and Kaduna states has become a tragic hallmark of Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Entire communities have been razed, families torn apart, and livelihoods obliterated. In the past two months alone, thousands of lives have been lost, while properties worth millions of naira have been reduced to rubble. ...

Why policy consistency matters post-subsidy

Why policy consistency matters post-subsidy

The recent fluctuations in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, have once again underscored the fragile nature of Nigeria’s post-subsidy fuel market. While slight reductions in fuel prices may offer some relief to the public and suggest potential success in the reforms championed by the Tinubu administration, these gains remain ...

The N10bn solar project and Nigeria’s energy dilemma

The N10bn solar project and Nigeria’s energy dilemma

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of N10 billion for the installation of a solar power system at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa has sparked mixed reactions across the nation, evoking both cautious optimism and growing concern. While the initiative, which replaces diesel-powered generators with cleaner energy, is promoted by the government as an environmentally sustainable ...

May Day protest: NLC’s stand on Rivers is a critical turning point

May Day protest: NLC’s stand on Rivers is a critical turning point

With just over a week until the 2025 May Day celebration, workers in Rivers State have received a directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) instructing them to forgo the traditional rally and instead take part in a peaceful protest. The instruction, issued by the NLC’s National Secretariat in Abuja, was communicated through a letter ...

Pope Francis’s passing and Nigerian politicians

Pope Francis’s passing and Nigerian politicians

The passing of Pope Francis marked not only the end of an era for the Catholic Church but also a moment for reflection on how transitions of power should be handled in the modern world. For many across the globe, the events surrounding Pope Francis’s final days were a masterclass in transparency, clarity, and calm ...

Building collapses demand urgent, systemic reform

Building collapses demand urgent, systemic reform

The spate of building collapses in Nigeria over recent months has brought renewed scrutiny to the city’s construction practices, regulatory framework, and the commitment, or lack thereof, of authorities and stakeholders to protect lives. These incidents, occurring in both high-profile and residential areas, have become alarmingly frequent, painting a grim picture of systemic failures and ...

Why Nigeria must take charge of its economic future

Why Nigeria must take charge of its economic future

As protectionist policies gain traction across the globe, Nigeria finds itself once again on shaky economic ground. The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States on certain Nigerian exports has sparked widespread concern—but the real issue is not the tariff itself. The deeper problem lies in what it reveals: Nigeria’s chronic inability to shield ...

Blood in the soil: Nigeria’s security architecture needs an overhaul

Blood in the soil: Nigeria’s security architecture needs an overhaul

In a nation endowed with vast natural resources and a vibrant, resilient population, it is both tragic and inexcusable that security has emerged as the most paralysing threat to unity, prosperity, and everyday life in Nigeria. Over the past fortnight alone, more than 250 Nigerians have been killed in a wave of brutal, coordinated attacks ...

Nigeria’s Blue Economy holds immense promise

Nigeria’s Blue Economy holds immense promise

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in August 2023, shortly after assuming office, the announcement was met with curiosity by many Nigerians who were unfamiliar with the concept and its potential significance. The President went on to appoint Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola as the first Minister to oversee this ...

Why Nigerians keep falling for Ponzi schemes

Why Nigerians keep falling for Ponzi schemes

Over the past decade, Ponzi schemes have repeatedly preyed on the hopes and desperation of millions of Nigerians, with devastating consequences. Despite numerous warnings, mass awareness campaigns, and high-profile collapses, the cycle continues, leaving behind broken dreams, lost savings, and questions that remain unanswered. The question that demands urgent attention is: why do Nigerians, despite ...

Fake goods boom: Why raids aren’t stopping Nigeria’s counterfeit crisis

Fake goods boom: Why raids aren’t stopping Nigeria’s counterfeit crisis

Despite repeated clampdowns by various government agencies across Nigeria, the invasion of open markets, superstores, and shopping malls in multiple states by counterfeit goods shows no sign of slowing down. These operations, often conducted with fanfare, have so far yielded limited results. Fake and adulterated products continue to flood the market in large volumes, raising ...

Rethinking the NDPA Amendment

Rethinking the NDPA Amendment

When legislation begins to focus more on narrative control than practical problem-solving, it risks becoming a blunt instrument rather than a tool for constructive reform. This concern is front and centre as the National Assembly considers a proposed amendment to the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko of Delta State, ...

More than numbers: Rethinking the rush to build new universities

More than numbers: Rethinking the rush to build new universities

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, his administration has shown an eagerness to reform education in Nigeria—a sector that has long cried out for attention. One of the government’s more applauded initiatives is the student loan scheme, introduced to ease the financial burden on students and widen access to higher education. It’s a step ...

Nigeria’s persistent youth drug crisis

Nigeria’s persistent youth drug crisis

Nigeria is grappling with a devastating challenge that threatens the future of its young people and, in turn, the nation’s potential: the rapidly escalating drug abuse crisis among its youth. Recent reports have revealed that approximately 14.4% of Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 are affected by substance abuse, a troubling statistic that ...

The Great Plunge: Nigeria’s chance to break free from oil dependency

The Great Plunge: Nigeria’s chance to break free from oil dependency

The sharp decline in global oil prices this week—reaching their lowest levels since 2021—has sent waves of concern through oil-dependent economies, particularly Nigeria. With Brent crude prices falling to $60.44 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropping to $57.12, Nigeria is once again confronted with significant economic challenges. However, while this downturn presents immediate ...

NCC and its airtime amnesty

NCC and its airtime amnesty

Recently, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced a new initiative allowing users to reclaim their unused airtime within 12 months of deactivation. This development, outlined in the Commission’s Draft Guidance, marks a significant step toward improving consumer protection and enhancing transparency in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The growing reliance on prepaid mobile services across the country ...

Nigeria’s growing public debt: A cause for concern?

Nigeria’s growing public debt: A cause for concern?

In December 2024, Nigeria’s public debt soared to an eye-watering N144.67 trillion, marking a staggering increase of 48.58 percent from N97.34 trillion just a year earlier. This dramatic surge, which represents an addition of N47.32 trillion, paints a concerning picture of the country’s fiscal health. The latest report from the Debt Management Office (DMO) offers ...

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