By any measure, the latest expansion of U.S. travel restrictions marks a significant turning point in America’s engagement with Africa, and Nigeria sits uncomfortably at its centre. On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation tightening entry restrictions on nationals from countries deemed to have persistent and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, …
By Taiwo Olatunji Nigeria’s infrastructure ambition is not constrained by vision, but by the financing architecture. The public sector balance sheet, which has been the primary source of financing, has become very tight, while financing from the private sector is available and increasing, with a focus on long-term, naira-denominated assets. Hence, the challenge lies …
By Samuel Aruwan In the annals of a nation’s history, the spotlight rightly falls on those who have held its highest offices. Yet, to understand the true essence of a leader like General Christopher Gwabin Musa, one must journey back to the sacred soil from which he sprang. It was a soil fertilized by …
Retirement in many parts of the world is something that is looked forward to with excitement, as it marks the end of decades of work and offers a chance to reshape how you spend your time. It also opens a door to freedom, self‑expression and new purpose. For most Nigerians, retirement does not elicit so …
By Jide Ojo Conflict, dispute, disagreement, and quarrel are inevitable in life. In fact, they can be beneficial and transformational. There’s no family, organisation and indeed community where such does not exist. Experts in conflict management claimed that the main types of conflict are intrapersonal (within an individual), interpersonal (between two or more people), …
By Lukman Otunuga Despite the shortened holiday week, November could end with a bang due to a lineup of high-impact events. In Nigeria, the CBN could cut rates as much as 100 basis points on Tuesday as inflationary pressures cool. Annual inflation fell to 16.05% in October 2025, its softest level since March 2022. …
By Jide Ojo For the umpteenth time, Nigeria is in the news for the wrong reasons. The abduction of 25 school children took place in Maga, Kebbi State, on November 17, 2025. Same day news filtered that Brigadier General M. Uba was killed over the weekend by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters after the …
By Jide Ojo An election is like planning for a wedding. It takes a long time, but the actual wedding solemnisation takes just a day. So, the Independent National Electoral Commission gave a year notice of poll for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra. Thirteen activities were highlighted by INEC, and 11 …
In recent discussions surrounding Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah’s stance on Nigeria’s security issues, particularly his rejection of the country’s designation as a ‘Country of Particular Concern,’ there has been an unsettling trend. A number of Catholic priests, including Fr Kelvin Ugwu, Fr Mazi Uc, and Fr Eva Chibuzo Asadu, among others, have reacted to his …
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso says bold reforms embarked on by the Nigerian government over the last two years have laid a strong foundation for achieving economic sustainability in the country. In an interview with journalists at the conclusion of the IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington, DC, United States, Cardoso highlighted the …
