…When voters repeatedly support candidates without scrutinising their records or policy proposals, they can inadvertently reinforce a political culture where politicians face limited consequences for poor performance. However, voter choices do not occur in a vacuum. Nigerian voters operate within a political environment…

…and losing customers or absorbing costs and losing profits. Another major challenge is policy inconsistency. Changes in foreign exchange regulations, taxes, and import policies can happen suddenly, making long-term planning difficult. Entrepreneurs can handle difficult policies, but uncertainty makes it difficult to bu…

…of Barracuda, the NAS's annual public discourse, has again pushed state policing from policy pages into public view - pressing lawmakers and citizens alike to decide whether Nigeria will decentralise responsibly or watch its security architecture continue to fray.

…the rule of law. His legal background has enabled him to engage effectively with complex policy and governance issues while maintaining a strong appreciation for institutional processes and democratic principles. "Another factor frequently cited by his supporters is his political resilience. Throughout his career, Wike…

…further kidnappings. That stance is consistent with Nigeria's broader counter-terrorism policy, though it inevitably raises difficult questions. Families desperate for the safe return of their loved ones often prioritised immediate rescue over long-term strategic considerations. Governments, meanwhile, must weigh human…

…When a community feels abandoned, a senator can raise their name on the floor. When a policy threatens to ignite a region, there is a chamber where it can be debated, amended, softened. Block that valve, and the pressure does not disappear. It finds far more dangerous ways out." On Budget 'Padding' and Executive Overre…

…Attack on NIPSS, Kuru Last week, terrorists attacked the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos, Plateau State, in an audacious attempt to overrun the institution. That this happened at a facility where no fewer than 75 per cent of the population consists of military officers raises tro…

…any protection to native tribes, would be inexpedient, and that the object of our policy should be to encourage in the natives the exercise of those qualities which may render it possible for us more and more to transfer to them the administration of all the governments, with a view to our ultimate withdrawal from all,…

…analysis, political polarisation, ideal types and ideal points, motivated reasoning, policy diffusion, framing, prosocial behaviour, protectionism, transitional justice, etc. Thus, the more sophisticated political science methodology has become, especially in being data-driven and theoretically rigorous in deepening sc…

When you see Mama Africa pair up with the soulful, unmistakable depth of Sauti Sol's Bien, you're bound to get pure magic. Don't Be Shy is an absolute celebration of East-and-West African synergy, dropping right into the summer rollout as a vibrant, rhythmic incentive to let go of your inhibitions and hit the dance flo…

…in Speech Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The programmes align with the policy initiative of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, aimed at training skilled manpower to address the shortage of professionals in both fields within Nigeria's healthcare sector," she said. She noted that other undergraduate…

…Whittaker made those comments in a broader interview with Bloomberg about policy, privacy, and Signal. She acknowledged that she uses AI tools "to format a document here and there," but insisted, "I don't ask them questions. I'm very serious about my thinking and writing, and I don't want the process of working through…

It's time to face it, Tyla is no longer just that South Africa's breakout darling, she is a certified global pop star. Ahead of her highly anticipated A*POP project, her new single IS IT LOVE emerges and it functions as a top quality record, for its vocal texture and emotional timing. It's the kind of track that strips…

The impeccable partnership between Chris Brown and Wizkid is officially a cultural institution at this point. Following the success of past hits like Call Me Every Day, the duo has locked back in for Man On A Mission, a standout track from Breezy's new album BROWN (The Chocolate Edition). It's a powerful, high-fashion …

Falz doesn't just make music, he documents history. Almost four years after his fiercely political track Yakubu, the award-winning rapper and activist has returned with a blazing new single titled Ole (the Yoruba word for "thief"). Serving as the lead single from his upcoming EP Break Time, this 2-minute-and-15-second …

Practitioners in the food sector have called on businesses, investors and policymakers to recognise gastronomy not merely as culinary art

Earlier this week, at TechCrunch's newest StrictlyVC event in Los Angeles, Shinkei Systems founder Saif Khawaja and Founders Fund partner Delian Asparouhov sat down for a conversation that kept circling back to a question that doesn't usually come up at a venture event: How do you know if a fish is stressed out? It's a…

…AfCFTA Certificates of Origin today, we are also showing that this is not just about policy-it is about real businesses, real exports and real market access. This is AfCFTA in action,” she stated. Available to exporters holding an AfCFTA Certificate of Origin issued by the Nigeria Customs Service, the corridor is expec…

…has consistently defended the agency and positioned it as central to his immigration policy agenda.

…and private sector partnerships, as well as strengthening inter-state collaboration and policy coherence across Northern Nigeria. Speaking on the upcoming Summit, Engr. Abubakar Gambo Umar FNSE, Director General of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, stated: "This Summit represents a bold and collective step towa…

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) says the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 has recorded significant progress within

…for Rwandan citizens travelling to the country for short-term visits. Under the policy, Rwandan nationals can enter Nigeria without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism, business and official engagements, with the Nigeria Immigration Service directed to implement the arrangement across airports, seaports and land borde…

…providers offering fully unlimited data, the days of unlimited service with Fair Usage Policy (FUP) are gradually coming to an end. While there now many operators offering unlimited data access, including mobile network operators and core ISPs, here are the top 10 cheapest unlimited data plans in Nigeria as of June 202…

…the Future of Town Planning in Nigeria", Oduwale said the process remained difficult for policymakers and government agencies to implement. According to him, the final product of planning is usually a bulky booklet, which politicians with four-year tenures find hard to appreciate or read. "This is because it is not som…

…policies aimed at addressing inequalities from the apartheid era, as well as its foreign policy positions. President Trump has repeatedly accused South Africa of failing to protect Afrikaners, a claim the South African government has rejected.