Defamation Debate: Between Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi By Yushau A. Shuaib Weblink: https://yashuaib.com/2024/12/defamation-debate-afe/ In 2019, my son, Gidado Shuaib—publisher of News Digest and the host of the annual Campus Journalism Awards (CJA)—found himself enmeshed in a defamation case. It stemmed from a report he and Alfred...

Allocations: As Appeal Court Restores Constitutionalism By Emmanuel Onwubiko It is generally said that the court of law is the last hope of the common man. This proved to be real with the very recent intervention of the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, which fundamentally re-established...

Defending TETFund Against Political Undermining and Misrepresentation By Tersoo Adagher Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office nearly a year ago, several attempts have been made to disrupt governance and undermine the policies of this young administration. A troubling tactic in this campaign has been the...

Can PIDA Tackle Africa's $170bn Infrastructure Gap? By Mohammed Dahiru-Lawal An African dream is unfolding—one defined by an ambitious blueprint aimed at connecting people and infrastructure to eradicate poverty and accelerate development across the continent. This vision emerges against the backdrop of Africa's staggering infrastructure deficit. With...

Rethinking Tax Reform Bills Be By Sanusi Maikudi Premium Times' editorial advocating for the tax reform bills demonstrates a commendable commitment to fiscal restructuring and economic sustainability. However, while the editorial raises valid points on the urgency of reforming Nigeria's tax system, it does so with...

An Evening with Alhaji Yushau Shuaib: A Night of Wisdom, Generosity, and Inspiration By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju anipr Last Friday, December 6, 2024, offered a rare and unforgettable evening in Ilorin. Alongside my fellow participants in the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship, I had the privilege of...