Nigeria’s independence in 1960 promised self-rule, dignity, and a government accountable to its people. But the ongoing erosion of public trust and widespread voter apathy betray that promise as many citizens now believe that Nigeria no longer honours the social contract implied at independence. Elections are increasingly seen as rituals stripped of meaning, marred by …
Sixty-five years after raising its flag of independence, Nigeria’s judiciary, long regarded as the last hope of the common man, is showing signs of deep strain. A combination of public distrust, allegations of corruption, inconsistent judgments, poor funding, weak infrastructure and political interference has left citizens asking whether the judiciary, one of the three arms …
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to ensure that Nigeria feels the gains of self-rule through programmes and policies that will lift the citizens out of poverty, hunger, and insecurity. The organisation made the call in a statement by its Media and Communication Officer, Robert …
As Nigeria marks her 65th independence anniversary, President Bola Tinubu has highlighted 12 remarkable economic milestones achieved by his administration in the last two years. In nationwide broadcast on Wednesday morning October 1, 2025, President Tinubu said his administration "inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired …
As Nigeria marks 65 years of Independence on Wednesday, October 1, a renowned economist, Muda Yusuf, said there are critical areas the government must prioritise to drive economic growth that would positively impact the lives of the masses for the next decade. Yusuf, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Centre for the Promotion of Private …
