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Assessing Tinubu’s youth empowerment initiatives
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Any nation that wants to develop must see the youth as the driving force. Their commitment is indispensable to achieving sustainable economic, social, and political progress. Over 65% of Nigeria’s population is made up of youth under the age of 30. This translates to one of the most youthful populations globally. So, any government that wants to succeed in moving Nigeria forward has no choice than to empower the youth and transform them into national assets.
The Phantom Presidential Council Scandal, By Farooq A. Kperogi
I first received a WhatsApp forward about the scandal from notable University of Texas history professor Toyin Falola. I didn’t read it. I thought it was just another corruption scandal, the sort I have become tragically inured to. A few days later, my friend Professor Moses Ochonu forwarded another version of it to me. I told him Professor Falola, mentor to both of us, had already sent it to me but that I didn’t bother to read it because I had become jaded on issues like that.
Special Investigator Obaze Links Buhari, Boss Mustapha to Alleged $6.2m CBN Fraud, Calls for Prosecution
From Victor Osula, Abuja A day after an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness told an Abuja High Court that investigators found no evidence that former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, personally benefited from the controversial $6.2 million allegedly looted from the apex bank, another prosecution witness on Friday said the late former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha,...
Assessing President Tinubu’s Youth Empowerment Initiatives, By Mustapha Isah
Any nation that wants to develop must see the youth as the driving force. Their commitment is indispensable to achieving sustainable economic, social, and political progress.. Over 65% of Nigeria’s population is made up of youth under the age of 30. This translates to one of the most youthful populations globally. So, any government that wants to succeed in moving Nigeria forward has no choice than to empower the youth and transform them into national assets.
Why President Tinubu Must End Retirement Age Disparity Between Medical and Veterinary Doctors Now, By James Ezema
To argue that Nigeria cannot afford policy inconsistencies that weaken its already fragile public health architecture is not an exaggeration. The current disparity in retirement age between medical doctors and veterinary professionals is one such inconsistency—one that demands urgent correction, not bureaucratic delay. The Federal Government’s decision to approve a 65-year retirement age for selected health professionals was, in principle, commendable.
Counting the gains of Tinubu’s UK visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to the United Kingdom is significant in many ways considering the long – standing relationship between the country and Nigeria. Nigeria has maintained a robust relationship with the UK after gaining independence from the colonial masters in 1960, and for decades developed into strong business and trade partnerships.
State Police or State Control? Nigeria Must Not Replace One Failure With Many, By Okechukwu Nwanguma
Nigeria is once again at a familiar crossroads – confronted by deepening insecurity and searching, almost desperately, for solutions. Into this space comes the latest proposal by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, outlining a sweeping plan to decentralise policing through the creation of state police over a 60-monthl transition period. On paper, the proposal is ambitious – even attractive. – A two-tier policing system. – Dedicated funding through a 3% federal allocation.
DSS Dismantles Cross-Border Arms Syndicate in N/West
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a 25-year-old woman, Nafisa Usman, who specialises in inter-state arms dealing, with 200 rounds of brand new ammunition. The suspect was apprehended at one of the Kano major motor parks after purchasing the ammunition in Nasarawa and transporting it to Kankara in Katsina State.
Counting the Gains of Tinubu’s UK Visit, By Mustapha Isah
President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the United Kingdom is significant in many ways considering the long – standing relationship between the country and Nigeria. Nigeria has maintained a robust relationship with the UK after gaining independence from the colonial masters in 1960, and for decades developed into strong business and trade partnerships.
How NELFUND Is Reducing Students’ Drop Out From Tertiary Institutions Through Interest-Free Loans
1 President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024. The Act seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and the youth.
Deconstructing Ministry Of Finance Revelation On Debt Servicing And Capital Expenditure
1 On Monday, March 9, 2026, Nigerian newspapers carried a report arising from a media brief by the Federal Ministry of Finance that Nigeria spent N27.2tn servicing public debt between 2024 and 2025, exceeding capital expenditure by N3.9tn. The report showed debt servicing rose from N12.63tn in 2024 to N14.57tn in 2025, a 15.4% increase. In both years, actual payments overshot budget projections by a combined N5.52tn.
Nigeria’s Elections: Tipex and E-Transmission, By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D How many times can a nation rewrite its own ballot before its people stop believing in ink? How long can democracy survive on correction fluid and excuses disguised as reforms? These are not idle questions. They sit at the heart of Africa’s most populous country, a nation that keeps insisting on greatness but keeps rewarding mediocrity in its most important ritual: elections. In 2019, Malawi taught the continent an unforgettable lesson.
Significance of Tinubu's visit to Turkiye
merging global economic, security and climate challenges require international cooperation to deal with. This justifies the recent visit of President Bola Tinubu to the Republic of Türkiye. President Tinubu during the visit emphasised the urgency of collaboration among global partners in tackling today’s existential problems for tomorrow’s security, peace, and progress.
Kebbi : Beyond borders, President Tinubu’s re-opening of Kamba borders, a stroke of economic diplomacy, By Sunday Dare
“This border reopening reflects a balanced and pragmatic approach to governance that recognises the link between economic inclusion, regional diplomacy, and national security”. The recent opening of the Kamba and Tsamiya border routes by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is both timely and strategic. The livelihoods of northern communities that straddle the Nigeria–Niger border have been significantly revived.
Power Sector Crisis Deepens As NBET Gets Just ₦60m From ₦858bn 2025 Budget
From Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s electricity market is facing deepening financial strain as the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) has revealed that only ₦60 million was released from the ₦858 billion appropriated in its 2025 capital budget to address electricity tariff shortfalls.
Significance of President Tinubu’s Visit to Turkiye, By Mustapha Isah
Emerging global economic, security and climate challenges require international cooperation to deal with. This justifies the recent visit of President Bola Tinubu to the Republic of Türkiye. President Tinubu during the visit emphasised the urgency of collaboration among global partners in tackling today’s existential problems for tomorrow’s security, peace, and progress.
Ihedioha, the master (re)builder, By Ori Martins
At the end of the last century, FIFA, the global football authority, ranked Pele as the Best Player the world has ever produced. Pele is the only player to have played in four consecutive World Cup Finals, striking gold thrice in the process. Before Pele emerged to the scene in 1958 in Sweden, Brazil never lifted the World Cup. Pele’s emergence was symbolic and historic.
West Africa Industrial Summit To Focus On Turning Trade Gains Into Manufacturing Growth | Independent Newspaper Nigeria
2 West Africa’s growing intra-African trade and renewed push for industrial expansion will take centre stage at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit and Exhibition (West Africa IMT 2026), scheduled for March 3 to 5, 2026, in Lagos. The summit comes amid signs that regional trade integration is beginning to reshape the sub-region’s industrial outlook.
Examining The Economic Importance Of N100trn Market Capitalisation Milestone | Independent Newspaper Nigeria
2 The N100 trillion market capitalisation milestone recorded recently by the Nigerian capital market is a strong confirmation that the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu are producing positive results. The development shows that Nigeria’s economy is gradually moving away from stabilisation to recovery.
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Trade Hits $6.1bn
From Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s non-oil export sector recorded a major boost in 2025, generating $6.1 billion in revenue, marking an 11.5 percent increase over the $5.4 billion posted in 2024. The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, who disclosed this to journalists in Abuja, noted that export volume also rose by 10 percent to 8.02 million metric tonnes, from 7.2 million metric tonnes recorded the previous year.
Examining the Importance of N100 Trillion Market Capitalisation Milestone, By Mustapha Isah
The N100 trillion market capitalisation milestone recorded recently by the Nigerian capital market is a strong confirmation that the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu are producing positive results. The development shows that Nigeria’s economy is gradually moving away from stabilisation to recovery.
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway As Major Attractor Of Foreign Direct Investment Into Nigeria | Independent Newspaper Nigeria
3 The Federal Government has recently celebrated the financial close of USD 1.126 billion in financing for the execution of Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a major milestone in the delivery of one of Africa’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects.
Lagos - Calabar Coastal Highway Of Hope And Progress | Independent Newspaper Nigeria
2 The Federal Government on Friday, December 12, 2025, temporarily opened the 47.47-kilometre Section One, Phase One of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi who inaugurated the section on behalf of President Bola Tinubu described the project as a game changer for national infrastructure development.
If This Story Is True, Then ‘Nigeria Is Finished, Kpata Kpata’, By Okechukwu Nwanguma
If the presidency’s account of how 38 kidnapped worshippers in Kwara were released is indeed true, then Nigeria has reached a level of collapse we can no longer sugarcoat. We are not just failing – we are indicting ourselves publicly, without shame, without caution, without even realising the implications. According to the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the DSS and the military contacted the bandits and negotiated their release.
Rise in Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve as Part of Economic Reform Gains, By Mustapha Isah
The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 announced that Nigeria’s foreign reserves have increased to $46.7bn ( forty six point seven billion dollars) , the strongest level in seven years. This is estimated to cover over ten months of import of goods and services. The apex noted that it was the first time the country has attained such a level since 2018.
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Nigerian journalists and the military coup in Niger
Let me begin this piece by commending the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, for rightly describing military intervention in governance anywhere in the world as an aberration. It is an aberration because soldiers are trained in the act of war and not governance. They are charged with the responsibility of defending the territorial integrity of their nations.
Nigerian journalists and the military coup in Niger – The Sun Nigeria
By Mustapha Isah Let me begin this piece by commending the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE,for rightly describing military intervention in governance anywhere in the world as an aberration.It is an aberration because soldiers are trained in the act of war and not governance. They are charged with the responsibility of defending the territorial integrity of their nations.
NGE makes demand from INEC, security agencies, others
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deliver on its promises to conduct successful polls.
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