The rise of Smart Homes in urban Nigeria
By Essienanwan Sekibo The gates slide open almost effortlessly as a vehicle approaches. There is no exchange of words between driver and the security guard, no winding down of the…
Understanding how the CBN underdevelops Nigeria
By Adaighofua Ojomaikre On June 10, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, (who assumed office on September 22, 2023) accepted the global Central Bank of the Year…
Beautiful Quotes Of A Lifetime
By Segun Durowaiye Sir: In a poem by Walter De La Mare, the poet imagines himself sitting down by a dark-watered mountain lake – a tarn, and using its waters…
NBA, CSOs faults EFCC as Osun account freeze sparks row
The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the reported freezing of Osun State Government bank account, saying the anti-graft agency lacks the constitutional power…
Construction: Gov Kefas inspects new site of 10 Division as barracks
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has inspected the ongoing construction of the permanent headquarters of the new 10 Division Nigerian Army Barracks at Yali Community, near Sibre, on the outskirts…
EFCC declares Kalu wanted over alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Cynthia Obehi Kalu wanted over her alleged involvement in conspiracy, stealing and obtaining money by false pretence. In a public notice…
We paid ₦50m to free Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza’s release — Family of abducted Kebbi judge
The family of Hin Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has confirmed paying N50 million to kidnappers to secure his release after eight days in captivity.…
Freedom of Information Act, and the limits of press freedom
By Mack Ogbamosa INTRODUCTION A free, independent, and vibrant press is one of the strongest pillars of any democratic society. It is against this background that most democratic countries make…
EFCC secures conviction of Lagos BDC operator for illegal forex transaction
Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a bureau de change (BDC) operator, Dabo Ardi, to two months’ imprisonment for conducting foreign exchange transactions outside the official market. Justice F.N.…
Fake lawyer bag jail terms, collects ₦7.5M from client using forged NBA Seal
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted a 55-year-old man, John Nwawuto Anoruo, for impersonating a legal practitioner and using a forged Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) seal…