The Numerous Dark Worlds Controlling Nigeria By Basil Odilim Nigeria is the only OPEC nation where individuals, not the state, own oilfields. Nowhere else do national assets transition so seamlessly into private hands under the pretense of legality. But who are these individuals? And why is...

Repositioning Nigeria’s Economy in an Uncertain Global Market By Umar Farouk Bala The return of Donald Trump as President of the United States has reignited concerns about his aggressive trade policies and their global impact. His administration’s protectionist stance, marked by high tariffs on foreign goods,...

Media Narrative: Between Tinubu’s Birthday and the Lynching of Northerners in Uromi By Yushau A. Shuaib In school, we are taught that the media—often described as the Fourth Estate—exists to educate, inform, and serve as a watchdog for society. Yet behind this noble ideal lies a...

On March 25, 2025, operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service dismantled a major fuel smuggling syndicate in Kebbi State, seizing 125,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at N125 million.

While financial institution like the Central of Nigeria (CBN) working tooth and nail to restore the value of the local currency for economic prosperity, some individuals, call them economic saboteurs, are engaged commoditisation of same, a practice which projects blatant disregard for our nation’s legal tender, weakens its value and also erodes respect for our national identity.

NNPCL, Dangote and the Crude Supply Mess By Umar Farouk Bala For a brief moment, Nigerians dared to hope. Fuel supplies had stabilized, and prices, after months of turbulence, had begun to ease. But just as the nation exhaled, Dangote Refinery’s sudden shift in policy sent...