For northern governors, this is not just a policy change — it is an economic summons. The North has the land, labour, and enterprise to thrive, but for too long has been trapped in a narrative of scarcity. That excuse no longer holds.

GDP Rebasing: Between Data-driven Euphoria and Economic Reality, by Zekeri Laruba Idakwo When Nigeria last rebased its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2014, the world took notice. With a single statistical update, the nation’s economy seemingly doubled in size—vaulting from $270 billion to $510 billion. The...

That Presidential Endorsement of the Customs Boss By Abdulsalam Mahmud Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s tenure at the helm of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been anything but leisurely. In the past two years, the man who assumed the role of Comptroller-General has been navigating one...

Mental Breakdown is Becoming Normal in Nigeria By Hafsat Ibrahim The ingredients of a good life go far beyond material wealth. True wellbeing is anchored on sound health, peace of mind, freedom, and happiness. In today's Nigeria, where the economy is harsh and every day feels...

AI vs. Human Insight: Reflections on a WSCIJ Seminar By Aisha Ibrahim Halilu There is so much to learn these days—beyond the four walls of a classroom—especially through online platforms. One such enlightening experience was the virtual seminar hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative...

PRNigeria Fellowship: A Model for NIPSS Kuru By Umar Farouk Bala The recent experience of Mallam Yushau Shuaib, the respected founder of PRNigeria, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, was not just shocking—it was profoundly disheartening. What was meant to be...