Nigeria: Parable of a Brutish Economy, by Usman Muhammad Salihu   Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest crude oil producers, grapples with a troubling paradox: soaring fuel prices and a meager minimum wage. This contradiction underscores the harsh realities confronting millions living in a resource-rich nation. Crude oil...

ACF and the New Arewa Narrative By Abdullahi O. Haruna Haruspice Northern Nigeria, with its expansive landscapes, intricate tapestry of cultures, and rich historical heritage, is a cornerstone of Nigeria's identity. It has always held a unique position as a region of extraordinary promise, rich in...

Port Harcourt Refinery and the many possibilities under President Tinubu By Fredrick Nwabufo It is said that seeing is believing. But for the Nigerian, seeing alone may not be enough. There must be certainty and palpability not only to the sensory apparatuses but also to logic....

Fueling the Economy: The Impact of International Market Pricing on Nigerian Petrol By Sabo Nafiu Umar Recently, the Dangote Refinery has been in the spotlight for its bold ambition to transform Nigeria's petroleum landscape. With production costs currently standing at N600 per litre, the question arises:...

Tinubu's War on Poverty: Yilwatda's Vision for a Prosperous Nigeria By Olusegun Oruame Nigeria's poverty rate has become an alarming challenge, one that Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is determined to address. In 2023, Nigeria’s poverty rate...

Gen CG Musa: Peacemaking and Civil-Military Relations By Yushau A. Shuaib When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Malam Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser (NSA), it signalled a pivotal moment for Nigeria's security apparatus. Observers anticipated that the dynamics between the key leaders designated for...