Editorial

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 This development, outlined in the Commission’s Draft Guidance, marks a significant step toward improving consumer protection and enhancing…

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…

Endless power struggle in Rivers state

Since the failed impeachment attempt on Governor Siminailayi Fubara in 2024, the political landscape in Rivers State has been in turmoil. The subsequent explosion that damaged part of the State House of Assembly, which led to its demolition by the…

Operation. Stamp. Out. Vaccine. Hesitancy! 

The recent tragic death of a child from measles following an outbreak in Texas has served as a stark reminder of the deadly consequences that vaccine hesitancy can have. The outbreak, which affected multiple states, is a harrowing example of…

Nigeria’s crumbling public education system

Nigeria’s public primary education system is in a dire state, suffering from years of neglect and mismanagement. Without immediate intervention, the situation will only deteriorate further, placing the future of millions of children at risk. Across the country, public schools…

The menace of touting in Port Harcourt

Driving through the streets of Port Harcourt has become a distressing ordeal, largely due to the unchecked rise of touting, which has now become a deeply entrenched practice.  Commercial drivers and motorists are the worst affected, as virtually every bus…