By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has declared the country “open for business” and ready to welcome global and domestic investors, citing a combination of improved macroeconomic indicators, fiscal reforms, and targeted policy measures under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The declaration, made during a press …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Nigeria’s debate over prisoner voting has gained new urgency, with legal experts and political commentators backing the principle of inclusion but insisting that the country must first fix deep flaws in its electoral system and guard against the risk of prison votes being exploited for political advantage. The push for inmate voting …
..Miami got the jobs, tax revenue, prestige; Nigeria got Instagram pictures By Esther Ososanya The recent high-profile wedding of Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his long-time partner Chioma Rowland, in Miami, United States, has reignited conversations about capital flight, celebrity spending, and Nigeria’s economic priorities. Held on Sunday, August 10, …
By Esther Ososanya In a significant twist to two of Nigeria’s most talked-about aviation controversies, the Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms Comfort Emmanson and reduced the lifetime flight ban imposed on Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, to one month. The announcement, made by Minister of Aviation …
By Rafiyat Sadiq As the world marks International Youth Day, millions of Nigerian youths remain trapped in a cycle of scarce government opportunities, where getting a job often depends more on godfathers' connections and cash payments than merit. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) recently revealed it received an astonishing 1,911,692 …
By Esther Ososanya A recent altercation aboard an Ibom Air flight has ignited widespread public outrage, sparking a debate about unequal justice and selective law enforcement in Nigeria. The incidents, which occurred on August 10th, 2025, during a routine flight from Uyo to Lagos, involved a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, and the August 5th incident involved …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Nigeria's 774 local government areas (LGAs) were envisioned by the Constitution as vehicles of grassroots development and participatory democracy. Constitutionally recognized as the third tier of government, they are supposed to be autonomous entities, capable of implementing policies and delivering essential services tailored to local needs. Yet, decades after their establishment, these …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory is witnessing a growing backlash over the rising number of posters and billboards bearing the image of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The displays, many of them positioned on pedestrian bridges, highway medians, roundabouts, and government buildings, have sparked sharp criticism from residents, who describe them as a “needless …
By Esther Ososanya Unregulated access to Ampiclox and emergency contraceptives is fuelling fertility fears, misinformation, and rising drug resistance, experts warn. In Nigeria’s bustling pharmacies and corner shops, a troubling trend has taken root. Women are increasingly relying on antibiotics like Ampiclox and Ampicillin not to fight infections but as makeshift contraceptives. At the same …
By Esther Ososanya President Donald Trump’s steep new tariffs, some reaching 50%, hit U.S. trading partners with full force Thursday, triggering global fallout, defiant rhetoric, and scrambling negotiations from allies caught off guard. With duties now at their highest in a century, countries like Brazil, Switzerland, India, and Canada are reeling, while others race to …
